COVID Fueled Mistrust in News Media, But Radio Still Fares Well
Five years after the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, we're starting to see how that event has accelerated mistrust toward traditional news outlets. A new Pew Research Center study found 54% of Americans believe the media exaggerated COVID risks.
CBO: AM Radio Mandate Costs Still Minimal For Automakers
The Congressional Budget Office released its cost estimate for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025. As automakers still claim that adding electromagnetic shielding to preserve AM reception would come at a crippling cost, the CBO disagrees for the third time.
US Legislators Push Back Against New Fees on Local Radio
Congress is marking World Radio Day in a particularly meaningful way: a bipartisan group of 114 US House members has reintroduced the Local Radio Freedom Act, a resolution opposing the imposition of new performance fees, royalties, or taxes on local radio stations.
Gomez Condemns FCC ‘Weaponization’ of Broadcast Licensing
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez again had stern words for her Republican colleagues during her keynote address at the 2025 State of the Net conference, discussing the perceived use of government influence to force media conformity to political narratives.
RAB CEO Mike Hulvey: We’re Here For ‘Radio In All Its Forms’
RAB CEO Mike Hulvey talks with Radio Ink, sharing insights on the organization's fresh mission, the importance of industry-wide collaboration, and how radio’s digital expansion is driving new opportunities for advertisers and broadcasters alike.
AARP: AM Radio Crucial for America’s Seniors, Rural Communities
Last week it was FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and former NYPD Chiefs; now AARP has voiced strong support for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, urging Congress to swiftly pass the bipartisan legislation to protect the most vulnerable during emergencies.
Automakers Spent $26.73M Lobbying Against AM Radio in 2024
As the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act roars back to life in the 119th Congress, new lobbying disclosures reveal the full extent of automakers' 2024 financial efforts to oppose the inclusion of AM radio in vehicles as a mandated safety feature.
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Again Eligible For Full Senate Vote
One week after the legislation's reintroduction to Congress, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act is now eligible for a full Senate vote. The Act, which would mandate AM's inclusion in vehicles as a safety feature, was approved by the Senate Commerce Committee.
Retired NYPD Chiefs Urge Support for AM Radio Act In Congress
A new coalition of retired New York law enforcement leaders is urging the state's elected officials to support federal legislation preserving AM radio. The letter calls for the passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, recently reintroduced in Congress.
Radio Stays ‘Stable and Dominant’ In FMR/Eastlan 2025 Report
The 2025 FMR Associates/Eastlan Ratings National Radio Listening Survey shows that radio remains a force to be reckoned with, with 85% of US adults aged 25-64 tuning in weekly. Radio’s audience has remained steady over the past three years.
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