Los Angeles Rock Radio Legend Uncle Joe Benson Dead at 86
Los Angeles Rock radio icon Uncle Joe Benson died on Tuesday, February 24, following a battle with Parkinson’s Disease. News of Benson’s passing was shared just after midnight Pacific Time on Friday via the Facebook page for Uncle Joe’s Garage.
USAGM Pushes Deferred Resignations as Court Decision Nears
As a court decision nears over Kari Lake’s authority to cut the majority of its broadcast staff, the US Agency for Global Media offered employees “another opportunity...to voluntarily transition out of federal service through the Deferred Resignation Program.”
NAB Show Adds Fourth Day to Sports Summit With All-Star Guests
Between revenue success, audience share, a slew of 2026 events, and federal interest, broadcast sports are enjoying a massive moment, and NAB Show is preparing to make the most of it by adding a fourth day to its Sports Summit, which will span the entire event.
Buffalo Public Radio Signal To Go Commercial Due To Federal Cuts
"Replacing a $2.2 million structural funding loss indefinitely through donations alone would not be realistic or responsible," is the message from Buffalo Toronto Public Media, as the public radio organization converts one of its frequencies to an advertising-eligible license.
Clock Starts on FCC’s Non-Comm Translator Filing Cap Proposal
After its unanimous approval in February's Open Meeting, the FCC is seeking comment on a proposed national application cap and eligibility rules involving an upcoming filing window for new noncommercial educational reserved band FM translator construction permits.
Mega Moves to 99.3 as Sunny 104.3 Lights Up in Phoenix
Sierra H Multimedia is adding a third station in Phoenix, with the rise of Sunny 104.3 (KAJM). With the debut of the Soft Adult Contemporary-formatted station, Mega 104.3 is relocating to 99.3 FM while keeping its existing programming and on-air lineup.
Sean Spicer Heads to NYC Radio With ‘Full Court Press’ on WABC
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer is coming to New York City talk radio with the debut of Full Court Press on Red Apple Media’s 77WABC. The Sunday morning show joins a weekend lineup that recently added former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
The Art of the Sticky Guest
(Randy Lane) Guest segments, even with big stars, often tank in PPM. They can slow the pace and feel promotional. And the second, the conversation drifts into industry talk, listeners bail. But guest interviews don’t have to take a hit. They can be sticky, too.
SiriusXM Targets $1.25 Billion Debt Extension From 2026 to 2032
While debt swaps continue to be an inevitability for many terrestrial radio operators, SiriusXM is attempting to push a major repayment obligation of its own six years down the road via one of the largest single debt management moves in recent radio industry history.
CMB Seeks Nominations for 2026 Christian Radio Mentoring Class
Christian Music Broadcasters is accepting nominations for its 2026-2027 Leadership Mentoring cohort, a seven-month development program aimed at strengthening current and emerging leaders in Christian radio. Each cohort is capped at 18 mentees.
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