Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026
Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.
Why College GameDay Is a Blueprint for News/Talk Radio Success
It’s about belonging. Viewers feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves. The best News/Talk stations create that same feeling. They become a gathering place for listeners who share common interests, concerns, passions and experiences.
Ryan Seacrest’s Top Host Contest Is Radio’s Oldest Idea Reborn
The reality is that podcasting, streaming, and digital audio have created incredible new opportunities for content creators. That's a good thing. There are far more paths into the business today than there were 20 years ago. But I also wonder how many people who enter competitions like this aren't even considering radio as a career.
AI Can’t Replace What News/Talk Radio Does Best
Over the past few years, we've heard a lot about what's next. What's next in audio, what's next in content creation, what's next in...
The News/Talk Radio Lesson From the RNC’s Scheduling Blunder
I was at the gym on Labor Day and, not surprisingly, the men aged 25 to 54 weren't talking about politics. They were talking about the Seahawks and Patriots. The 49ers and Rams. They were talking about fantasy football, sports betting and the return of the NFL. They weren't talking about a manufacturing speech in Dallas on a Wednesday night.