The News Must Go On
I’m starting to peek back into national news after keeping one eye open most of last month. Let’s blame the holidays. The fires in my hometown are obviously devastating. The…
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 get out, they pull you back in. A quote from…
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? One is a straight line and arrow to get to…
This is Fine
After the election and the ensuing flurry of opinion vs. fact foisted upon us, it became too easy to worry about the future. As a journalist, of course I must…
Remember Reagan?
Long before Ronald Reagan became the 40th President of the United States, the Fairness Doctrine was put into effect and enforced by the Federal Communications Council (FCC). According to the…
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 election. Every now and then a little press comes out…
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 day, it was paid for, now, not so much. I was moved once, with my family, for a job in Montana. Yes, it was life-changing leaving Los Angeles, but too short-lived.
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 term Influencer makes me think of The Secret Lives of…
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, readers, listeners and viewers want to be tuned in to…