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CBS News Radio is launching The Takeout, a national, weekly, one-hour program about politics, policy, and pop culture hosted by CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News Political Director Steve Chaggaris. The first episode airs Friday, October 20.

Westwood One News will present a retrospective, Pain & Pride: Remembering Vietnam – 50 Years Later, a look back at 1967, a pivotal year in what may have been the most polarizing event of 20th century America. Nearly half a million American troops were fighting in Vietnam at that time and the anti-war movement at home was heading toward a fervent peak.

ACM Lifting Lives has donated $250,000 to three organizations for those affected by the Las Vegas tragedy. A $200,000 donation will be made to MGM Resorts Foundation “Victim Relief & First Responders’ Fund,” the National Compassion Fund will receive a donation of $25,000, and Friends of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Foundation will receive $25,000.

CBS Radio’s WPGC 95.5 is proud to announce its 18th annual “For Sisters Only” (FSO) expo, Saturday, November 4, 12:00 Noon to 8:00 p.m. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. FSO is one of the largest expos for women of color in the DC area.

WBAL-AM NewsRadio 1090 and 98 Rock have renewed their media partnership for the Baltimore Running Festival. The stations have been the exclusive radio partners of the festival since its inception 17 years ago.

Assuming the DOJ or FCC aren't waiting in the wings to derail this deal, it looks like mid to late November, CBS Radio will be gone and Entercom will become one of the largest radio companies in the industry, with 235 stations. CBS has announced the commencement of an exchange offer for the separation of the radio division so it could be merged with Entercom.

(By Eric Rhoads) It’s no secret to you and me that radio is reliable in a disaster. Yet it’s refreshing when others “get it,” especially the media reporting on the recent hurricanes and fires, which stated that it’s been local radio that saved lives and communicated when consumers had no power, no cell phone towers, and no television.

Another great idea to help local businesses from the CMG family of radio stations. Even though Tampa Bay was not directly hit by Hurricane Irma, many businesses felt the impact of the storm. Cox Media Group is launching Cox Media Group Cares Tampa Bay, a brilliant idea to help local businesses and a great way to build strong community relationships.

It’s 3 a.m. ET and the crew for This Morning – America's First News is starting the day from Compass Media Networks’ news operation embedded within the walls of Dow Jones’ Princeton, New Jersey news center. For this team of dedicated broadcasters, it all nearly ended in November 2014 when the show almost shut down due to a downsizing. Here's the story of how it was saved.

(By Ansel Olsen) When brands and influencers do it right, they create unforgettable, hilarious, or heartwarming recall that provides optimal brand lift. By associating itself with an influencer’s brand, advertisers can successfully create a halo effect around their company. This halo effect serves as a warm introduction to that influencer’s network of followers, friends, and fans.