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NPR and iHeartRadio have begun a new partnership. More than 30 of NPR’s most popular podcasts are now available through iHeartRadio. The addition of NPR further grows iHeartRadio’s podcast library, which currently features more than 9,000 shows across 19 different categories.

In an exclusive interview for the October 9 issue of Radio Ink Magazine, Cumulus CEO Mary Berner says morale at the company is superb and that's a far cry, she says, from how it was when she took over the company two years ago when there was constant turnover. Here’s our second excerpt from that upcoming interview.

ESPN Radio's Ryen Russillo paid a $250 fine for wandering into someone's condo in Wyoming after having too much to drink last month. He paid the fine on Wednesday and the case was closed. The afternoon host has taken full responsibility for the incident, publicly apologizing on the air after being suspended by the network.

The Southern California Broadcasters Association has elected new officers for the 2018-2019 term. SCBA President Thom Callahan said, “The SCBA is very fortunate to attract the caliber and character of these very talented Radio and Digital professionals, all of whom have a passion and focus for our association and our industry."

The Executive Committee of the New York State Broadcasters Association has extended the contract of David Donovan for three years. Donovan has been President and Executive Director of NYSBA since 2011.

Syracuse radio station WAER inducted three prominent alumni into its Hall of Fame on Wednesday, September 13.  Galaxy President and CEO Ed Levine was inducted alongside famed sportscaster Marv Albert and investigative reporter Scott MacFarlane.

Mike Watkins is tasked with developing talent and driving new business development initiatives for Cox Media Group in the Georgia capital. For the past 20 years, Watkins has been a media consultant for CMG Atlanta. He spent the first half of his career in programming.

(By Andy Bloom) A recent episode of ESPN’s 30 for 30 paid tribute to the 30th anniversary of the launch of Sports radio on WFAN and to Mike Francesa and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, who hosted arguably the most influential radio show in the history of the format.

WFAN's Boomer Esiason addressed the resignation of his now former partner Craig Carton as soon as he opened up his show Thursday. He said it's a good thing for Craig, that he now needs to focus on his family. "He needs to get his life in order. It takes a lot of pressure off us here at WFAN."

The Cleveland Indians and iHeartMedia Cleveland have signed a multi-year agreement for WTAM 1100 AM and WMMS 100.7 FM to continue as the “Flagship Home of the Cleveland Indians” through 2023.