Trusty Cites Global Precedent for FCC Deregulation and AI Review
As the FCC reviews radio ownership cap limits, the global precedent for the FCC's recent deregulatory push and AI oversight are top of mind for Commissioner Olivia Trusty following the World Telecommunication Development Conference in Azerbaijan.
Podcast Growth Masks Sustainability Gap, New Report Warns
Podcasting has never been more accessible - or more difficult to sustain. A new report finds one in six Americans has created a podcast, yet a third have since quit, exposing a widening divide between creative enthusiasm and long-term endurance.
Women to Watch: Natalie Jansen; WIXX, Green Bay
(Charese Frugé) For Natalie Jansen, radio wasn’t part of the plan. In fact, her entire career began in what she calls “the most unexpected way possible.” By winning the 102.9 The Hog’s Rock Girl competition in 2015. “That experience made me fall in love with how radio worked."
Radio’s Right Recipe For 2026
(James Bahm) I love to cook for the holidays. Whether it's an old family recipe or you're following along on YouTube, if there’s one thing I’ve learned, you have to get the right combination, or the final product won’t taste right.
NYC’s WFAN Welcomes Back Craig Carton for Afternoon Drive
After weeks of rumors, it's official: Craig Carton will start his third era with New York City's WFAN in 2026. The New York State Broadcasters Hall of Famer is making his return to the station’s lineup on January 5 to launch The Carton Show alongside Chris McMonigle.
Laurie Ramirez Named Station Manager of Houston Public Media
Following a national search, Houston Public Media has appointed Executive Director of Content Laurie Ramirez as Station Manager. She will oversee operations and strategic leadership for NPR affiliate News 88.7 (KUHF), KUHT-TV, and HPM's digital platforms.
Fred Child to Take Baton as CEO of Portland’s All Classical Radio
Portland's All Classical Radio (KQAC) has announced Fred Child as the next President and CEO, beginning January 2. Child will relocate from New York City to Oregon for the role. He is known for his 25-year run with the syndicated music program Performance Today.
WBBM Newsradio Marshals In A New Evening Anchor In Chicago
Audacy Chicago welcomes Emmy-nominated multimedia journalist Glenn Marshall as the new evening anchor and reporter for 780 WBBM Newsradio. Marshall joins the station after a stint at WGN-TV, covering news and stories from Chicago’s South and West Sides.
MPR Names New Board Chair, Trustees After First Public Search
Minnesota Public Radio has announced the election of eight new members to its Board of Trustees. The board also elected Libby Hlavka as its new chair. Hlavka, who joined the MPR Board of Trustees in 2017, succeeds Bryan Phillips, who will now serve as vice chair.
17th SBS La Raza Radiothon Raises $222K for UCSF Benioff
Spanish Broadcasting System San Francisco’s 93.3 La Raza (KRZZ) raised $222,240 during its annual Radiothon for Kids on Friday, December 5, benefiting UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. Now in its 17th year, the event has generated nearly $7 million.
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