Clock Starts on FCC’s Non-Comm Translator Filing Cap Proposal
After its unanimous approval in February's Open Meeting, the FCC is seeking comment on a proposed national application cap and eligibility rules involving an upcoming filing window for new noncommercial educational reserved band FM translator construction permits.
Mega Moves to 99.3 as Sunny 104.3 Lights Up in Phoenix
Sierra H Multimedia is adding a third station in Phoenix, with the rise of Sunny 104.3 (KAJM). With the debut of the Soft Adult Contemporary-formatted station, Mega 104.3 is relocating to 99.3 FM while keeping its existing programming and on-air lineup.
Sean Spicer Heads to NYC Radio With ‘Full Court Press’ on WABC
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer is coming to New York City talk radio with the debut of Full Court Press on Red Apple Media’s 77WABC. The Sunday morning show joins a weekend lineup that recently added former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
The Art of the Sticky Guest
(Randy Lane) Guest segments, even with big stars, often tank in PPM. They can slow the pace and feel promotional. And the second, the conversation drifts into industry talk, listeners bail. But guest interviews don’t have to take a hit. They can be sticky, too.
SiriusXM Targets $1.25 Billion Debt Extension From 2026 to 2032
While debt swaps continue to be an inevitability for many terrestrial radio operators, SiriusXM is attempting to push a major repayment obligation of its own six years down the road via one of the largest single debt management moves in recent radio industry history.
CMB Seeks Nominations for 2026 Christian Radio Mentoring Class
Christian Music Broadcasters is accepting nominations for its 2026-2027 Leadership Mentoring cohort, a seven-month development program aimed at strengthening current and emerging leaders in Christian radio. Each cohort is capped at 18 mentees.
Ron Corning and Miranda Suarez to Host KERA’s ‘NTX Now’
North Texas public radio outlet KERA will debut a new live weekday talk show this summer, expanding its local programming with NTX Now, a one-hour morning format co-hosted by Ron Corning and Miranda Suarez built around civic life and community conversation.
SiriusXM Revs Up Full-Season IndyCar Coverage for 2026
Beginning with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 1, SiriusXM will once again carry every on and off-track development of the NTT IndyCar Series season on its dedicated IndyCar Nation channel, including all 18 races on the 2026 calendar.
The SoCal Sound Licenses to Consolidate Under CSUN Ownership
After nearly a decade as a simulcast partner with California State University, Northridge’s 88.5 The SoCal Sound (KCSN), KSBR will exit Saddleback College control under a donation agreement transferring the station’s FCC license to CSUN, pending Commission approval.
FCC Holds Line on 25% Regulatory Fee Penalty for Late Payments
The FCC has rejected, en masse, a round of requests to waive the statutory 25% late payment penalty on overdue FY 2023 and FY 2024 regulatory fees, underscoring that relief is reserved for rare, extraordinary circumstances outside a payer’s control.
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