Krystina Alarcon Carroll

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Krystina Alarcon Carroll contributes features and columns for Barrett Media. She has experience in almost every facet of the industry including: digital and print news; live, streamed, and syndicated TV; documentary and film productions. Her prior employers have included NY1 and Fox News Digital and the Law & Crime Network. You can find Krystina on X (formerly twitter) @KrystinaAlaCarr.

Why Jesse Kelly Refuses to Take Live Callers During His Premiere Networks Show

"I was a radio listener a long time before I did it. The second it was, 'Let's go to the phones,' I couldn't change the channel fast enough. So I just don't do it."

How 104.1 KMOX’s Debbie Monterrey Keeps St. Louis Listeners Engaged

"We have to be very careful because information travels so quickly, and we feel KMOX has a news reputation to protect."

Algorithms Are Killing Honest Journalism on Radio and Podcasting

We are failing to challenge our viewers' thought processes because, oftentimes, we choose not to challenge our own.

WJR 760’s Ann Thomas Shares How Digital Has Expanded the Program Director Role

"How can I take what we're doing on the air and make sure it's seen on social media, on Facebook, on YouTube? It's been challenging. But honestly, it's been a lot of fun, too."

How Gordon Deal Went From Sports Announcing to Morning News Radio

"I joined up and started doing play-by-play, and that was really what attracted me to radio in the first place ... My grades were terrible. I needed some new direction, and radio really wound up throwing me a career lifeline."

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Dan Patrick: Netflix Is “Trying Too Hard” With MLB Presentations

"Netflix is trying different things. Now, sometimes you can try too hard. Sometimes you can try to dress something up, and you really don't need to."

ABC News Radio Faces Questions Over Pre-Recorded Overnight Newscasts

Several program directors, meanwhile, who air the newscasts, said they were not briefed by the network that select newscasts would be pre-recorded or re-aired.

Howard Stern Dropping to One New Show Per Week, Lays Off Several Staffers

Employees learned of the cuts during a Monday Zoom meeting before being sent home with severance packages based on their tenure, Barrett Media has learned.

Chris Cuomo: Jake Tapper Acted as ‘Simpering, Lisping Sycophant’ During Donald Trump Interview

"When he talks about the president, you know he’s trying to be a tough guy. And when he’s talking to him, he’s a sycophant because he wants the ratings and he wants the access."