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Radio Headlines For Thursday 12/18/25

In prepared testimony distributed ahead of his appearance Wednesday at a Senate Commerce Committee FCC Oversight Hearing, its first since 2022, Brendan Carr applauded Committee Chairman Ted Cruz and Massachusetts Democrat Ed Markey for their leadership on the "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act." [read more]

It's official: One of the most popular conservative spoken word voices in the U.S. appears to be heading back to radio stations across the nation. Dan Bongino has confirmed that he is leaving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and according to President Trump it is because he misses Radio. [read more]



Salem Media GroupSalem Media's Salem Media Network has officially moved forward with the next era of midday conservative spoken word programming following the assassination of Charlie Kirk by handing the Noon-3pm Eastern time slot to "two prominent voices" in right-wing U.S. politics. [read more]



Rick KaplanIt's the end of the comment period for the long-delayed 2022 Quadrennial Review of the FCC's rules, and that's led the NAB to reiterate its calls for the Carr Commission to modernize outdated local radio ownership rules. [read more]

Carly Portch(Charese Frugé) Carly Portch’s radio journey didn’t begin behind a microphone; it started at the front desk. In 2010, Portch entered the industry as a station receptionist. She knew early on that simply being in the building mattered. [read more]



African American Future LeadersRadio Ink is accepting nominations through December 19 for Radio's African American Future Leaders list. This annual celebration spotlights the visionary, innovating Black professionals who are redefining our industry in programming, sales, and operations. [read more]

Chris StonickHe is familiar to Radio Ink readers as a columnist and to the industry as an esteemed radio advertisement specialist focused on recruitment spots. Now, he's planning to pivot, ending a nearly 40-year career in the field. [read more]



Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio MIW LogoThe Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) group is planning a leadership webinar focused on practical management skills for professionals across today’s audio industry. [read more]



Blake PowersAfter 3 1/2 years away from North Texas, a familiar radio voice is returning to a pair of Cumulus Media-owned Country stations — this time for weekend and fill-in duties. [read more]

WDRV ChicagoThe Hubbard Radio Classic Rocker serving the Windy City and northern suburbs toward Racine, Wisc., has raised a significant amount of dollars to local pet-related causes through its ninth annual "Operation Santa Paws" fundraising event.  [read more]



LocalRadio Ink asked the industry's Top Digital Sales Professionals how they’re turning Big Tech’s missteps into opportunities and building ad campaigns that bring back the local connection, accountability, and guidance small businesses won’t find in Silicon Valley. [read more]
From Wall Street to D.C., Rely on RBR+TVBR
The Senate Commerce Committee's first FCC oversight hearing in five years saw Anna M. Gómez lash out at her Republican colleagues once again. The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Get it HERE!

streamz 100.5It's billing itself as the first radio station programmed entirely by local streaming activity. Introducing "Streamz 100.5," powered by an HD2 facility serving Montgomery, Ala., basing its playlist on listener streaming data. The result? A specific sound shaped directly by community listening behavior. [read more]



star1021A Cleveland FM radio station owned by Audacy raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in a fundraiser conducted on Friday that resulted in additional support to UH Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital.  [read more]
 
 
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