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Radio boss' humiliating 'cap in hand' plea to bring back fired hosts
If November is radio's killing season, then December must be its miracle month. In an extraordinary U-turn earlier this week, ARN scrapped plans to axe KIIS FM's Brisbane breakfast trio Robin, Kip & Corey. The team of Robin Bailey, Kip Wightman and…
The 'Stranger Things' Radio Station WSQK the Squawk Lives On
When Netflix approached Global, one of the U.K.'s largest media and entertainment companies, about supporting the launch of the final season of Stranger Things, the idea of bringing its in-show radio station to life emerged immediately. “We…
Trump support sparked feud between two Mets stars, radio host claims
Did a disagreement over Donald Trump cause friction within the New York Mets clubhouse? Local sports radio icon Mike Francesa made the claim Tuesday when discussing an alleged feud between the team's star shortstop, Francisco Lindor, and erstwhile…
Scott Jennings, Breitbart's Alex Marlow Moving to Charlie Kirk's Radio Slot in 2026
Axios's Tal Axelrod delivered a welcome scoop Wednesday that, starting in 2026, Breitbart editor-in-chief Alex Marlow and CNN senior political commentator (and 2025 MRC Bulldog Award winner) Scott Jennings would occupy the three hours of radio…
Musicians criticise BBC Radio Scotland's decision to axe specialist late-night shows
Musicians including Eddi Reader, Nadine Shah, Hamish Hawk and members of Franz Ferninand, Del Amitri, Idlewild and more have voiced disapproval at planned changes to BBC Radio Scotland's late-night programming, claiming the changes will harm…
Radio DJs Having On-Air Sex in Viral Video Is a Hoax, Station Says
A viral video that appears to highlight radio DJs in Arkansas having sex in the control room -- unbeknownst to them, live on air -- is a total fake, TMZ has learned. Here's the deal... a video clip circulating on social media shows a car radio…
BBC radio presenter Sir Humphrey Burton dies aged 94 as tributes flood in
SIR Humphrey Burton an award winning classical music broadcaster and BBC Radio 3 presenter has died at age 94. The prolific broadcaster, author and director died peacefully at home today, Wednesday December 17. Your info will be used in accordance…
Kai Widdrington hosts Magic Radio Christmas shows
Kai Widdrington is bringing his love of festive music to Magic Radio with two special Christmas programmes later this month. The Strictly Come Dancing winner will host a pair of Magic Radio Christmas specials, airing on Sunday 21 December and…
Fix Radio appoints Josh James for drive show
Fix Radio is revamping its weekday drive programme with comedian Josh James set to headline a new afternoon show from January. The Builders Station has confirmed Josh will front a new three-hour programme airing from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Thursday…
Humiliating moment BMA doctor 'HANGS UP' on radio as he can't respond to furious teacher
Striking doctors outside St Thomas Hospital in London A furious teacher branded striking resident doctors 'incredibly greedy' and said they 'should hang their heads in shame' in a blistering voicemail played live on BBC Radio 5 Live –…
'Stranger Things' drops Volume 2 clues through official Rockin' Robin radio shows
Stranger Things ‘ official Spotify playlist now features official Rockin' Robin radio shows and fans who listen closely might hear a few clues as to what will unfold in Volume 2 of the show's final season. When we reconvened with the cast in…
Detroit Red Wings radio host explodes over Quinn Hughes' post-Wild trade comments
It took just one game for Quinn Hughes to make Minnesota Wild fans fall in love with him even more than they already were. Following a 6-2 detonation of the Bruins, in which Hughes played 27 dominating minutes of ice time and scored a goal, he said…
Snowstorms put Iowa Christmas tree farmers out on a limb - Radio Iowa
Many Christmas tree farms in Iowa are seeing a drop in sales this year, largely due to repeated weekend snowstorms and bitter cold temperatures. Their prime season typically lasts just two-to-three weeks in late November and early December, with…
Feenstra says Iowa needs limits on city, county tax increment financing districts - Radio Iowa
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra says if he's elected governor, he'll pursue changes in special taxing districts designed to spur development. Iowa cities and counties create these “tax increment financing” districts and property…
Podcasting secures seat on creative industries council
Podcasting and audio now have formal representation on the Creative Industries Council following a campaign led by AudioUK. The move gives the UK podcasting and audio sector a direct voice at the highest level of creative industry policymaking…
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