With little hope for federal funding after the recently passed CPB clawback bill, public radio is looking toward 2026 and 2027 for possible restoration of needed financial help, but those on either side of the aisle are not optimistic. This begs the question, what can public radio do today? Fred Jacobs, who has worked with public stations for many years, puts forward several ideas. Read moreRestoring Public Radio Funding Won’t Be Easy — Creativity Is Key.
The former owner of one of America’s premier rock radio stations, and widely regarded as one of Cincinnati’s most influential and outrageous broadcasters, has died. Frank E. “Bo” Wood III (known as “Frank Jr.”), who previously owned WEBN-FM, had endured Alzheimer’s disease for several years and died Tuesday. He was 83 years old Read moreFrank ‘Bo’ Wood, Former Owner Of Cincinnati’s WEBN, Dies At 83.
The New York Giants and Audacy’s WFAN are extending their long-standing broadcast partnership, keeping the station as the exclusive radio home for all Giants games. As part of the deal, former Giants star and current WFAN host Tiki Barber joins the gameday team, while expanded year-round programming and special training camp coverage deepen the station’s connection with Big Blue fans. Read moreWFAN, Giants Extend Broadcast Partnership; Tiki Barber Joins Gameday Crew.
After nearly a decade waking up New Hampshire, Kira Lew is stepping away from the mic at Townsquare Media’s country outlet, “The Big 97.5” WOKQ Portsmouth, NH. Lew, who has co-hosted “Kira and Logan in the Morning” since 2019 and has been a fixture on WOKQ since 2016, announced her departure this week, citing major life changes on the horizon. Read moreKira Lew Signs Off After Nine Years As WOKQ Morning Host.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s “Delete, Delete, Delete” plan has led to an 18-month pause on biennial ownership reports. The window was to have opened this fall, but the Media Bureau is delaying the next filing deadline to June 2027. The FCC says it’s reviewing whether the reports are still necessary. The move comes before an August vote to repeal 98 outdated or redundant broadcast rules. Read moreFCC Considers Scrapping Ownership Reports, Pauses Filings Until 2027.
Kelly Crull, a seasoned sports journalist known for her work covering MLB, college sports and the NBA, is joining Dickey Broadcasting full-time. She’ll co-host “The Buck Belue Show” on “680 The Fan” WCNN Atlanta, contribute to “The Locker Room” morning show, and lead new digital content initiatives, expanding the company’s cross-platform reach. Read moreKelly Crull Joins WCNN Atlanta As Full-Time Talent.
Xperi’s just-released In-Car Listening Report for Q2 2025, based on data gathered by its DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal, suggests that listeners want to hear more of their longtime favorite hits while driving — with five songs on Xperi’s U.S., UK, or global top 10 rankings appearing for a fifth consecutive quarter. Many of those songs come from newer artists or are fusions of at least two genres. Read moreXperi In-Car Listening Report: Genre-Blending Songs May Be Here To Stay.
Corrie MacLaggan has been named Executive Editor for the KUT News on the University of Texas news/talk KUT-FM Austin and The Texas Newsroom, effective Sept. 1. MacLaggan will continue to oversee editorial operations for The Texas Newsroom, with a new emphasis on KUT News and Texas Standard. She will focus on aligning coverage across radio, digital, and on-demand platforms. Read moreCorrie MacLaggan To Lead KUT News And Texas Newsroom.
The Freedom of the Press Foundation has reportedly filed a legal ethics complaint against FCC Chair Brendan Carr, alleging he helped pressure Paramount into settling a Trump lawsuit to clear the path for its merger with Skydance. The D.C. Bar is reviewing the complaint, which could lead to sanctions against Carr, including disbarment, if upheld. Read morePress Group Alleges FCC Chair Of ‘Shakedown’ In Ethics Complaint Over Merger Review.
Saga Communications’ Cayuga Media Group has announced the promotions of WHCU News Director Joe Salzone to Operations Manager and WFIZ Brand Manager Justin Bertolero to a broader programming role overseeing three stations. The moves come as longtime Operations Manager Chris Allinger prepares to retire. Read moreCayuga Media Group Promotes Joe Salzone And Justin Bertolero.
Radio station sales hit $206 million in the first half of 2025. BIA says 519 station sales applications were filed with the FCC, many coming from trading by religious, non-commercial owners. June’s $21.4 million total offers a more typical monthly snapshot. BIA says TV sales also lagged, with just $154 million in first-half volume across 34 stations. Read moreBIA: First-Half Radio Station Sales Hit $206 Million.
Carla Wills has joined New York Public Radio as the new Community Partnerships & Training Editor for news/talk WNYC-AM/FM (820/93.9) and Gothamist. Wills brings more than 25 years of journalism experience to WNYC, spanning print, television, radio, podcasts, and digital media. Most recently, she served as manager of audio at National Geographic. Read moreCarla Wills
Robin Pressman, afternoon host at “Classical California” KUSC (91.5) Los Angeles and KDFC (90.3) San Francisco, has announced that she will retire on July 31. She has been with KDFC since September 2014. The stations, which have been branded as “Classical California” for the past three years, began fully sharing programming and personalities last month. Read moreRobin Pressman
Kelli Carson, midday host at Lloyd Lane, Inc. “CJ Country” WCJW Warsaw, NY, is leaving the station, effective today (July 25). Carson has had two runs with WCJW, initially joining in 1991. The “CJ Country” signal originates at 1140 and is carried on FM translators broadcasting on five frequencies — 100.9, 103.7, 104.3, 104.9 and 105.5. Read moreKelli Carson
