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WJFK programmer Chris Kinard is celebrating his 20th year in radio. He calls himself an oddity in the business. "I’ve spent my entire career at the same cluster (Infinity/CBS/Entercom) in DC, and about 18 of those years at WJFK." Here's our extended interview with one of radio's best programmers, Chris Kinard.

Where is the radio industry headed? What are some of the top leaders overseeing AM and FM radio stations doing to manage the rapid changes being seen for their business? Those were just some of the questions presented to panelists in a 2018 NAB Show panel late Wednesday.

Twenty-four hours after the bill was introduced, the House Judiciary Committee has passed the Music Modernization Act in a 32-0 vote. The bill now goes to the full House of Representatives for a vote.

One moment cracking jokes, and the next minute being warm and gracious, Urban One founder and chairperson Cathy Hughes brought laughs while commanding the undivided attention of all as she accepted the 2018 Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award from the Broadcasters Foundation at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. 

(By Rick Fink) As media sales reps the goal is to sell, right? But sometimes we should walk away from the sale. Did I say “walk away from the sale”? Absolutely, when it’s the right thing to do, walk away from the sale! If done correctly, you’ll use this to your advantage for years to come.

Michael Garcia, VP/Programming and Production for Dos Costas Communications in Barstow, CA, has a group of radio stations that includes a Top 40 FM, an "all news" AM, and a regional Mexican station branded as "El Portal."

Word on when the Bubba The Love Sponge ratings tampering trial would start has been a mystery over the past week. It was originally scheduled to begin April 2 but was postponed. The new start date is June 18.

At the NAB Show in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Chairman Ajit Pai updated broadcasters on the FCC's continued crackdown on unlicensed radio stations. Pai promised he would keep the pressure on pirate operators and his FCC certainly has. 

The National Association of Broadcasters announced the winners of the 2018 Crystal Radio Awards, Tuesday in Las Vegas. The NAB Crystal Radio Awards recognize stations for their outstanding year-round commitment to community service. These 10 winners were chosen from 50 finalists.

After a review of U.S. copyright law, the House Judiciary Committee has introduced the Music Modernization Act. The Act will combine previously introduced legislation and reform music licensing laws. The goal is to reward creativity and encourage innovation in the digital age. This new legislation should have very little impact on radio. Here are its key provisions...