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If you read the WEEI hosts Twitter feed he gives off the impression they are done with him. Back in September, Minihane took an indefinite leave to continue his battle with mental health issues. The sports talker says he's now ready to return, but management isn't quite ready to take him back.

Mike Flanagan, Program Director of Colorado Public Radio’s OpenAir, announced that he will retire on October 31. Flanagan’s career in radio has spanned over 50 years, including nearly 15 years at CPR, first as a classical music host in the 1990s and then in his current role as OpenAir PD.

There’s a new APD at 94.1 The Sound (KSWD-FM) in Seattle. Jeanne Ashley will also assume the role of co-host of the station’s morning show, joining John Fisher for John and Jeanne, airing weekdays, 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. PT.

Legend Communications of Wyoming has named Jed Burns Vice President and General Manager of the 11 radio stations of the Big Horn Radio Network, serving the Big Horn Basin. Legend has a total of 22 radio stations across the state of Wyoming.

TuneIn has launched its commercial-free news offering through TuneIn Premium. Listeners will have access to CNBC, FOX News Talk, and MSNBC, as well as news podcasts from Progressive Voices, The Economist, and The Wall Street Journal.

Dan Abrams is linking up with SiriusXM for a new radio show starting October 29. The Dan Abrams Show: Where Politics Meets The Law will air live, weekdays on P.O.T.U.S. (channel 124) at 2:00 p.m. ET.

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Talk about non-traditional revenue! iHeartMedia is celebrating the release of the film Bohemian Rhapsody, which is the story of the rock band Queen, with a first-ever nationwide song roadblock on November 1 at 9 a.m.

(By Ronald Robinson) Here are some holdovers from the most recent surge of “Nerd Alerts.” Again, these are broader generalizations — to avoid arguments about a few exceptions and any sniveling that might crop up. Let's take a close look.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has awarded WAMU 88.5, Washington’s NPR station, $750,000 to fund 1A Across America, a two-year collaborative effort to bring more local viewpoints to 1A’s national audiences.