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Tim Havens, owner of Falls Farm & Garden Equipment in Hudson Falls, NY, loves radio. It took someone hurting his feelings before he realized how to use radio the right way, and he's never looked back.

Brad Philips is the Head of FM Radio and Vice President for Corus Entertainment in Canada where he oversees more than 20 stations. Brad fills us in on how our Canadian friends are dealing with the coronavirus crisis. LISTEN.

The New York City station announced HERE that Hake died of natural causes. Hake worked at WNYC for nearly 30 years as a host, reporter, and producer. He was also the host of Morning Edition. Hake was 51.

(By Randy Lane) As we continue to adjust to “sheltering in place” and wearing masks, the two top trending news topics are the controversy over reopening states and passing stimulus packages. However, the two top trending coping mechanisms are Comfort and Comedy. 

(By Bob McCurdy) The following is not quite as important as convincing an advertiser to retain a “voice” today but nonetheless it is important when it comes to delivering the maximum payback when they do re-discover their “voice” in the future.

(By Loyd Ford) Maybe you’ve seen the video on TV or in social media. Animals in places we never see them. Some of them on highways, on neighborhood streets or on city sidewalks because people have evaporated. What does this tell us about behavior?  It changes when conditions change.  

As part of RAB’s Business Unusual initiative, a new live video series called Open for Business kicks off Wednesday. The video's will include a Q&A with broadcasters and advertisers moderated by RAB CEO Erica Farber. Get all the details HERE.

The Regional Radio Group in upstate New York is trying to keep listeners spirits up during these trying times. 98.5 WCKM, Glens Falls, is using the classic Journey song, "Don't Stop Believing" to reach out to folks.

iHeartMedia Las Vegas and News 3 Las Vegas are teaming up for a broadcast benefit April 29. A host of Nevada-based artists and friends of the community will take part in the 90 minute event on the group's four stations and the local NBC affiliate.

This one comes from Montana Republican Steve Daines and 70 other Senators. It was sent to the Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget. And, like the other letters we've been reporting on, it points out how devastated local media is due to the coronavirus and asks the government to trickle down additional money to help them survive. READ IT