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FEMA and KIRO-AM Seattle will unveil a new Emergency Broadcast Studio. The facility, upgraded to continue broadcasting under all conditions, is one of 77 across the United States.

The renewals continue for The Bob & Tom Show. The latest is with iHeartMedia to continue the morning show on 17 of the company's radio stations across America.

FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington is emerging as radio's top ally on the FCC after the departure of two of radio's strongest proponents Ajit Pai and Michael O'Rielly. Simington spoke about the importance of local and being able to compete with Google and Facebook before the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association. Simington is also a keynote speaker today at Forecast 2022 in New York City.

After writing the station a letter, then starting a campaign on Twitter (see letter below), KCRW in California is giving Pee Wee Herman a shot to be a DJ.

WBHT-FM in Wilkes-Barre, PA is now Hot 97.1. Formerly known as 97.1/95.7 BHT, Cumulus Media announced that the station will continue to simulcast on 95.7 FM.

Greg & The Morning Buzz, is ready for the 31st Annual Lend A Helping Can Radiothon. The iHeartmedia syndicated show raises money for a dozen New England charities combating hunger and homelessness.

New York Times writers Tiffany Hsu and Marc Tracy do not like the fact that both radio and podcasts offer hosts the freedom to exercise their free speech.

ABC Audio has a potpourri of specials for the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend. Included a special on transportation technology and music specials for country and rock formats.

Benztown is looking for VO talent. The application deadline for the 8th Annual Benztown 50 List of Radio’s Biggest Imaging Voices, is January 7, 2022.

The Home Depot has toppled Indeed from a four-week perch at the top of the Media Monitors list. The top-five welcomes Kohl's up from 34th place.