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The RAB Business Unusual initiative has tapped MediaVillage founder Jack Myers for its next live-video series presentation. How to Grow Radio Revenues-Cultural, Economic and Marketing Solutions is set for August 5.

Nick Cannon is dealing with the consequences of what he said on a podcast last month. So far he's lost TV work with ViacomCBS and his syndicated radio show is on pause. What would you do if your superstar morning show host crossed the line? Here's some advice...

Cannon will be off radio for a "period of reflection" according to his syndication network, Skyview. That includes Power 106 in L.A. Cannon was recently fired from his ViacomCBS TV job for comments considered anti-Semetic.

One of the country's most popular Hip Hop stations, Power 106 in L.A., is currently without a morning show host after Nick Cannon announced he was stepping back, for an unknown period of time. Cannon has been under fire for anti-Semetic remarks he made on his podcast last month.

The Justice Department has given John Malone's Liberty Media the OK to increase its stake in iHeartMedia to 50%. Liberty now has a 5% stake in iHeart. Liberty already controls SiriusXM and Pandora and appears to be interested in owning a massive chunk of the audio space.

When Larry Michael quit his radio play-by-play job of 16 years with the NFL's Washington Redskins this week, he said he was "retiring from his position." Turns out there could be a lot more to the story.

50 State Associations have sent a letter to House and Senate leaders to let them know broadcasters have continued to inform the public and about the pandemic while their revenue dwindles. They want lawmakers to make sure broadcasters get PPP relief and they want the feds to buy advertising. Read the letter HERE.

Interactive streaming service Twitch and Entercom's Radio.com will be hooking up users with live video simulcasts of sports talk programs. Initially, live video streaming of Radio.com sports stations from six markets will be accessible to Twitch users via individually tailored, branded station channels.

As part of RAB’s Business Unusual initiative, the RAB has announced its next Open for Business live-video presentation, hosted by RAB CEO Erica Farber. “Open for Business with Purpose,” will take place July 22 and 12 p.m. Central. Here's the guest list...

The Breakfast Club is one of the most influential radio shows in the country, and certainly within the African American community. Following the ViacomCBS firing of Nick Cannon for anti-Semitic comments he made on his podcast, Breakfast Club co-host Charlamagne The God is showing support for Cannon.