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Early Tuesday morning Spotify announced it was buying podcast platform Megaphone to add to its portfolio of companies it has been rolling up, which includes Anchor, Gimlet, Parcast and The Ringer. Spotify is paying $235 million for Megaphone.

(By John Garziglia) While the FCC is ostensibly an independent agency, its regulatory moods and policies toward radio broadcasters do change with White House transitions. Here's what you need to know...

Democratic FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel called on her colleagues at The FCC to abide by the call from U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, and Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chairman Mike Doyle to pause controversial activity during the transition.

(By Rick Fink) I'm not saying this because of their recent decision to go to a “subscribers first” policy. In fact, I agree with their decision and frankly, I am not sure why this hasn’t always been their policy.

Cumulus' Kansas City’s Classic Rock radio station KCFX-FM and Cars4Heroes are celebrating Veteran's Day today by honoring 11 local Kansas City veterans and giving them a hand up with the gift of new car.

The coalition raises awareness of the negative effects of a lack of diversity, equity and inclusion in public media and to help share solutions. Public Media For All is a coalition of public media workers from across the country and is led by people of color.

iHeartMedia’s Portland AC station KKCW-FM in Portland, OR, has added the John Tesh Radio Show to its weekday lineup. Tesh will take over the evening shift at the station.

iHeart's WBWL in Boston has organized quite an event to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Along with the Boston NBC-TV affiliate, The Bull dialed up a few of their country friends who will perform on Saturday, November 21.

iHeartMedia Tucson has rebranded for the season. My 92.9, Tucson’s Christmas Music Station will broadcast around-the-clock festive music.

The Breakfast Club's fourth annual #Change4Change broadcast will feature a day of giving to help listeners in need. Traditionally a radiothon, this year’s event will grant wishes to listeners experiencing hardship.