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Smith worked with President-elect Joe Biden during his two terms as a Republican Senator from Oregon. He said he knows Biden and knows his patriotic love for his country and of his good heart for all his countrymen. Here's more from the NAB CEO...

AT&T is bringing on William Kennard as its board chairman. Kennard was general counsel to the FCC from 1993 to 1997 before being appointed Chairman in 1997. He held that position until 2001. From 2009 to 2013, he served as the U.S. Ambassador to the European Union.

(By Buzz Knight) Recently, I connected with Mark Chernoff, friend, former boss and great legacy Program Director (WFAN-NY,WNEW-FM,WXRK,WDHA) about the traits of winning radio stations. Here's what he had to say...

Sheletta Brundridge is one amazing American. After Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana, where she used to live, the Minnesota radio host wanted to do something to help the Louisiana community. Keep this in mind, Brundridge lost 5 family members to carbon monoxide after the hurricane.

(By Randy Lane) Syndicated shows have proven that great shows can succeed with zero local content. Radio is experiencing another burst in syndication this year. Concurrently, we see the appeal of local content rising.

WJKK in Jackson, owned by New South Radio, started playing all Christmas music Friday. The station press release said, "We knew with a global pandemic, depression for many, massive remote working and an election that was divisive to say the least, people could use something positive and “feel good”.  

It's the 21st year Q109 will carry Christmas music in Central and South Texas. When the station is not spreading holiday cheer, the AC station is playing "The Best Variety of the 80’s, 90’s and Today."

The New York Times has announced that Jane Coaston of Vox will become the new host of the opinion podcast, The Argument. Coaston will be joined by a rotating cast of guests and debaters from within and outside of New York Times Opinion.

Entercom’s 99.9 KISW (KISW-FM) is preparing for a virtual version of the sixth annual Live Day. The event is being promoted as "High Wire" radio.

The Morgan Murphy Media Radio Group in Spokane, WA has promoted Ian Kelly to Program Director of KEZE-FM, Music Director and Afternoon Drive personality of KZZU-FM. Kelly has been with the group since 2006.