What “Local Radio” Is Supposed To Mean
So what does “Local Radio” mean today? It means becoming ingrained in a local community. It means paying attention to the basics. A live, local morning show and mostly local…
The Strongest Signal In America Doesn’t Come From A Radio Tower
Radio people spend their lives chasing signals. Bigger signals. Stronger signals. Farther-reaching signals. But this week, I encountered one of the strongest signals I’ve seen in years, and it wasn’t…
ABC Takes Its Fight With the FCC Public as Broadcast Industry Watches Closely
ABC and parent company Disney are no longer quietly responding to federal regulators. The company has launched a public campaign urging viewers to participate in the FCC comment process as…
The Perfect Radio Station in 2026
There is a question being asked in conference rooms, radio stations, sales meetings, podcast studios, and corporate headquarters across America: What does the perfect radio station look like in 2026?…
The Slow Murder Of Radio: A Love Letter, An Obituary, And A Warning
I have spent more than 30 years in this business. I’ve slept on radio station couches. I’ve missed holidays. I’ve worked overnight shifts. I’ve driven through blizzards to make air…
From the Dial: Robby Bridges
I grew up in New England and remain a lifelong Boston sports fan, I’m not a huge NBA guy but I’m Celtics by default. Yet, even I couldn’t help be…
The Elephant In The Room – EP2 – Taylor and Travis
DID THEY GET MARRIED? (CLICK HERE to find out) The internet spent the weekend trying to solve the Rhode Island mystery. But that’s NOT the elephant in the room… The…
Getting Radio Back To Good
Radio did not lose its magic because listeners stopped loving it. Radio lost part of its magic when too many operators forgot what made listeners fall in love with it…
Government Radio in Turmoil: Voice of America Shakeup Raises Bigger Questions
The radio industry isn’t just shifting in the private sector. Now, the instability has reached the federal level. In a development that hasn’t gotten nearly the attention it deserves, a…
Where Is Local Radio Headed?
Something is shifting—and if you’ve spent any real time in this business, you can feel it. Across multiple broadcast companies, we’re watching leadership structures change in a very specific direction.…