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Reagan Freed Talk Radio From DC Red Tape. It's Time to Do It Again.
We are quickly approaching the 40 anniversary of President Reagan's repeal of the so-called Fairness Doctrine, a long-standing policy that prohibited radio stations from presenting arguments without government-mandated “balance.” The…
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Radio ad volumes rise 1.2% in Jan-Jul 2026: TAM AdEx
Radio advertising volumes grew 1.2% in January-July 2026 compared with the same period last year, according to the latest TAM AdEx report. The report tracks advertising trends across more than 122 radio stations in association with RCS India. The…
Congress doesn't agree on much. Except that your car needs AM radio.
As Americans debate Iran and artificial intelligence, lawmakers have found common ground on what is apparently a more pressing issue: requiring AM radios in cars. On Tuesday, the House passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, which would require…
Major Radio Station Drops Ed Sheeran Songs For 'The Foreseeable Future
Irish radio station Classic Hits Radio has removed Ed Sheeran 's songs from its playlists “for the foreseeable future” after opening act Macklemore was dropped from the Loop tour due to pro-Palestine comments on stage. RTÉ 100…
Jewish conservative radio host Sid Rosenberg optimistic about JD Vance
Conservative radio personality Sid Rosenberg, a vocal critic of JD Vance's positions toward Israel, left a meeting with the vice president on Thursday giddy with optimism. “I went in there with very low expectations,” Rosenberg told…
Ofcom proposes smart speaker rules for radio
UK radio stations could gain new protections over how their services are found and played through voice assistants. Ofcom has opened a consultation on a code of practice for designated radio selection services under the Media Act 2024. The…
Lofi Girl Debuts New Livestream Radio & Character With Lofi House
Posted in: Music, Pop Culture, YouTube | Tagged: Lofi Girl, Lofi House The popular YouTube streaming music channel Lofi Girl has launched a brand-new addition to their lineup as Lofi House is underway. Lofi Girl launches Lofi House, a new 24/7…
Announcers, TV, Matchup History, Radio for No. 11 BYU vs Colorado State
On Saturday evening, the BYU football program will take on former conference rival Colorado State. The Cougars, who are ranked 11th in the AP Poll, are looking to go into the bye week 3-0 on the season. The Rams, meanwhile, are a perfect 2-0 after…
Ed Sheeran music dropped by radio station over Macklemore tour controversy
An Irish radio station has removed all Ed Sheeran music from its playlists indefinitely. Classic Hits Radio announced that from Thursday, 17 September, songs by the English singer-songwriter will no longer be played, due to the controversy…
No. 14 Penn State vs. Buffalo Preview: TV, Radio, Streaming, Announcers for Week 3
No. 14 Penn State hosts Buffalo on Saturday in the final preseason (or non-conference) game of 2026. The Nittany Lions are major favorites over Buffalo, the lowest-rated team on their schedule that is coming off a loss to FIU. Yet there are still…
How to Watch Purdue vs. UCLA in Week 3 With TV, Radio, Forecast & Preview
Every game on the schedule is important, but Saturday's becomes even more significant for Purdue. The Boilermakers open the 2026 Big Ten season on the road against UCLA, hoping to bounce back after suffering a 38-36 double-overtime loss to Wake…
Irish radio station removes Ed Sheeran's music after Macklemore controversy
Irish radio station Classic Hits Radio says it has removed music by Ed Sheeran from its playlist for the foreseeable future. In a statement on Thursday, September 17, Classic Hits Radio said its decision 'follows the recent controversy surrounding…
Irish Radio Station Refusing To Play Ed Sheeran's Music After Macklemore Booted From Stadium Tour
Macklemore just became the reason an entire Irish radio station pulled a major artist off the air, and the ripple effect is still spreading across the music industry. Classic Hits Radio announced that it is removing Ed Sheeran's entire catalog from…
US carmakers could soon have to offer AM radio for free in new vehicles, according to new legislation
The trend of ditching AM and FM radios might have to be reversed Supporters argue AM radio offers critical information during emergencies EV makers have said interference from motors can affect AM radio signal Automakers in the US may have to…
New radio mast planned for city suburb and some people aren't happy
A Welsh council has decided a 20m-tall radio mast can go up without prior approval in an affluent Cardiff suburb despite anger from local residents. Council planners have resolved that Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited does not…
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