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Twin 6-3 decisions last week by the U.S. Supreme Court could usher in a new era at the FCC when it comes to how it interprets a Congressional law that may have a double meaning in cases when a Commission decision is deemed arbitrary and capricious.

When it comes to The Queen City of Ohio, there's perhaps no more familiar name when it comes to local radio personalities than Jim Scott. He retired in 2015 and in 2022 was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). On Friday night, Scott lost his battle with the disease.

Station management says it is "enhancing its lineup across all dayparts with optimized scheduling and compelling new shows," adding that the updates "underscore WABE’s commitment to delivering the best national and Atlanta-focused programming and experiences across multiple platforms."

For 30 years, Kat Simons "informed, entertained, and kept us company," Audacy Inc. says, adding that her "warm, smoky voice" became a household staple throughout Richmond and Virginia's Hampton Roads region. Now, listeners in both markets are mourning the loss of Simons. 

He came to Cox Media Group's News/Talk WOKV-FM and Sports WOKV-AM "ESPN 690" in Jacksonville in April 2022. Now, Jim Graci is winding down a storied career, as he is officially retiring from Radio after five decades.

(By Loyd Ford) Salespeople burn out. You can’t be surprised. There is so much pressure to reach the goal, exceed the goal, set new goals, overcome challenges, and follow all the rules and red tape that come along with the modern radio business.

Mega Philadelphia LLC CEO Michael Sciore announced the Hispanic-focused broadcaster has officially exited its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The company fulfilled all creditor payments around Mega 105.7 (WEMG-AM) and its two FM translators.

Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features Tom Kent at WLS-AM in Chicago on St. Patrick's Day 1980. Send your Blast From The Past to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.

St. Louis' longest-running all-sports radio station, KFNS-AM, is cutting all local programming starting July 1. The station will now only carry network content from Fox Sports Radio while station owner Dave Zobrist tries to find a buyer for the AM.

As Americans seek out the most accurate news in an era of increasing disinformation and malinformation, new research is revealing traditional radio is considered the most trustworthy mass medium - to the tune of almost three times the trust of social media.