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You Trying to Get Out... or?

You Trying to Get Out... or?

It’s not a new reference. In fact, I’ve heard this from many people working in radio, when you try to…
What Are We Even Doing?

What Are We Even Doing?

Have you ever seen that meme that shows two pictures of the thought process of how you arrive at success?…
Best Bet - Deer in the Headlights

Best Bet - Deer in the Headlights

I believe it’s best to stay away from political (and religious, for that matter) discussions during otherwise happier times. So…
This is Fine

This is Fine

After the election and the ensuing flurry of opinion vs. fact foisted upon us, it became too easy to worry…
Remember Reagan?

Remember Reagan?

Long before Ronald Reagan became the 40th President of the United States, the Fairness Doctrine was put into effect and…
Should I be Flattered?

Should I be Flattered?

I gotta spill the tea. And let’s be real ya all, I’m trying to distract us/me from this particularly awful…
Where to Next Radio Brethren?

Where to Next Radio Brethren?

Anyone working in our business long enough knows, sometimes you have to move for the gig. And back in the…
Hard Conversations are <i>SO...</i> Hard

Hard Conversations are SO... Hard

Some people cannot handle serious discussions, especially around money.
What is an Influencer Really?

What is an Influencer Really?

Someone who can make a bunch of money endorsing a product, if they are willing to sell their soul.  The…
I've Said it Once and...

I've Said it Once and...

… I’ll say it again, local news is critical. Story after story and report after report on the topic say,…
Ever Tried to Corral a Goat?

Ever Tried to Corral a Goat?

It’s like herding cats, only different. A dear friend in the business was telling me years ago about trying to…
It's Not Just for Old Timers

It's Not Just for Old Timers

My first job in radio was as an intern at KGIL-AM in Los Angeles. I really wanted to work at…
Do We Make Lemonade?

Do We Make Lemonade?

When life gives you lemons, do you really make lemonade? Meh, I take a moment to pull in my posse. Hey…
Local News is NOT Dead

Local News is NOT Dead

The corporate capitalists always seem to want more money and to pay the talent less. This is hardly news. So…
Team Sport

Team Sport

I have spent 17 years (and change) managing people. I have been an abysmal failure at times, but now I…
So it's <i>Not</i> That Bad After All...

So it's Not That Bad After All...

In radio, it’s pretty clear that not all stations are going to run local news. But do these stations really…
Super Crucial

Super Crucial

Last week I co-hosted a webinar (my 1st, woot!) with the legendary, Mike McVay. We talked about News in this…

Radio Against the Machine

So you’re using A.I. because it saves you time. Or you’re using it to save money. I mean let’s face…
It's ALL an Illusion

It's ALL an Illusion

I went to a conference in New York a couple of weeks ago for Talk Show radio enthusiasts (hosts, producers,…
When Bad Publicity is Good Publicity

When Bad Publicity is Good Publicity

The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) has named actor Robert De Niro as the recipient of the 2024 Service to…

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