Edison: 1 in 3 Podcast Listeners Also Used Radio For Election Talk
Even following "The Podcast Election," radio remains an enduring source of political information and discourse. According to Edison Research, 30% of weekly podcast listeners aged 18 and older recalled hearing discussions about the 2024 elections on AM/FM.
Kimmel Applauds Local Radio for Informing LA During Wildfires
In the first episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! to air after the Los Angeles wildfires disrupted production, Kimmel opened with a heartfelt monologue that singled out local radio and news outlets for their essential contributions to keeping the public informed and connected.
NAB Urges OMB Rejection of Foreign Sponsorship Rule Change
"The legal errors of the FCC’s reversal of course are manifold and manifest," says the NAB in new comments to the Office of Management and Budget, opposing the FCC’s expansion of foreign sponsorship identification requirements.
Rosenworcel Highlights Pirate Radio Enforcement in FCC Farewell
As Jessica Rosenworcel prepares to step down as FCC Chairwoman, she used her final Open Meeting to look back on her accomplishments in the past four years - including her "record-breaking" enforcement monetary actions, many of which were tied to pirate radio.
Women To Watch: Mikalah Gordon; KLUC, Las Vegas
(By Charesé Fruge) Mikalah Gordon is the Co-Host of The Chet Buchanan Morning Show on Audacy's 98.5 KLUC in Las Vegas. She is also a stand-up comedian and hosts the podcast, So Funny It Hurts.
Sean Thompson Back At The Truth Amid Programming Changes
Sean Thompson is returning to Good Karma Brands Milwaukee's 101.7 The Truth (WGKB-AM) as Director of Content as the Black-centric Talk station introduces a series of programming changes starting January 20.
KNWN Veteran Brian Calvert Named Program Director By Lotus
Lotus Communications Seattle has promoted Brian Calvert to Program Director of Northwest Newsradio 1000 (KNWN-AM/FM). Calvert assumes the role after a long tenure with the station, starting with its transition to an all-news format in 2002.
In Dallas, The Answer Adds Josh Hammer To Weekend Lineup
The Josh Hammer Show is joining Salem Media Group's 660 AM The Answer in Dallas, TX, beginning January 18. Newsweek’s Senior Editor-at-Large, Josh Hammer will broadcast every Saturday night on the Conservative Talk station.
Ryan Merkley to Oversee NPR’s AI and Network Strategy as COO
NPR has announced Ryan Merkley as its new Chief Operating Officer. Merkley will oversee Member Partnership, Network Growth, Technology Operations and Distribution, Product and Audience Technology, and NPR’s AI strategy teams.
Nationals and Costa Media Renew Spanish-Language Broadcasts
The Washington Nationals are extending their partnership with Costa Media, ensuring Spanish-language radio broadcasts will be carried through the 2027 season. The broadcast team of Luciano Rodríguez and Gustavo Salazar will return this spring.
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