Could This Be the Best Radio Station in the U.S.?
According to Rolling Stone Magazine, yes. I'm talking about Indie 103.1/Los Angeles, an alternative rock station which launched in 2003. This year Rolling Stone named it "Best Radio Station". So,...
Posted on April 30, 2008
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Big Ron O’Brien Was “Inspiration” to Many DJs
Radio personality Big Ron O'Brien has passed away. The announcement came Monday from 98.1 WOGL/Philadelphia where O'Brien had been doing afternoon drive. O'Brien worked at a host of great...
Posted on April 29, 2008
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Guest Hosts Continue to Fill Afternoons on Air America Radio
Upon the departure of Randi Rhodes from Air America Radio, the progressive radio network decided to employ the talents of guest hosts for "American Afternoon", 3 - 6 p.m. ET....
Posted on April 28, 2008
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XM Expands Black Programming, SIRIUS Features Track
Beginning today, XM Satellite Radio expands "The Power", Channel 169, a 24-hour channel devoted to African-American talk programming. Featured personalities will include: Keith Murphy, Armstrong Williams, David Anderson, Brian Higgins,...
Posted on April 27, 2008
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Four State Attorneys General Say Satellite Radio Merger Anticompetitive
Not everyone wants SIRIUS and XM Satellite Radio to become one big happy business family. According to wired.com: "Attorneys general for four states have asked the FCC to reject the...
Posted on April 25, 2008
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Radio Stunt Imitates Real Life: 42 Hours in an Elevator
Over the past week or so, a viral video has been making the rounds through the Internet of a young New York City man who had the unfortunate luck to...
Posted on April 23, 2008
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Radio Free Europe: Yes, it Still Exists
If you had asked me out-of-the-blue, I might not have been able to answer definitively. But, thanks to Anne Applebaum at slate.com, I know. Applebaum writes: "Radio Free Europe
Posted on April 22, 2008
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The Radio Saga of “Dead Air Dave”
Have you heard of Dead Air Dave? According to the description at Google Video he's an "...irritated New York radio personality at the now defunct 92.3 K-Rock and in-house censor...
Posted on April 22, 2008
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The State of Radio, Reprised: Another Conversation With Guglielmo Marconi and Edwin H. Armstrong
Back in 2005 I published a satirical and fictitious interview with two of Radio
Posted on April 20, 2008
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Classic Songs About Radio and its Intimacy in Our Lives
There are plenty of songs about Radio and how it interacts with our lives. Thanks to YouTube, you can enjoy them anytime you want whether it's a fond memory or...
Posted on April 18, 2008
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When Good Radio Contests Go Bad
You generally assume your local radio station is on being honest and trustworthy when running contests. After all, it's sort of the law. But, there's been a problem in ...
Posted on April 17, 2008
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What Makes You a Real Alaskan? Getting Your Morning Show Suspended!
"Woody and Wilcox", the morning show on KBFX 100.5-FM in Anchorage, Alaska, has been suspended. According to adn.com, "On Tuesday afternoon, KBFX owner Clear Channel Communications suspended Woody and Wilcox...
Posted on April 16, 2008
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“Cousin Bruce Morrow” to Receive Pioneer Award by Broadcasters Foundation
Bruce Morrow has been selected to receive a 2008 Ward Quaal Pioneer Award by the Broadcasters Foundation of America. The award honors the achievements of individuals in the radio and...
Posted on April 14, 2008
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Carlos Santana Gets SIRIUS
Musician Carlos Santana recently stopped by SIRIUS Satellite Radio. Pictured left to right: Pat St. John, Matt Abramowitz, and Carlos Santana. (Photo Credit:
Posted on April 13, 2008
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Randi Rhodes to Join NovaM Radio Network
NovaM Radio Network has confirmed it will nationally syndicate "The Randi Rhodes Show" beginning Monday, April 14. (Right: Randi Rhodes as seen on YouTube.com. Photo Credit:
Posted on April 11, 2008
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Artie Lange Resigns from Howard Stern Radio Show
Artie Lange offered his resignation and Howard Stern accepted. Lange, who's been with the Stern radio show since 2001 "was spotted disputing with his assistant in the hallways off the...
Posted on April 10, 2008
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What Ever Happened to the Radio Hat?
While surfing around I came across this fun old magazine cover from a 1949 edition of Radio Electronics. It features what's described as a "Radio Hat" comprised of a two-tube,...
Posted on April 10, 2008
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Randi Rhodes Resigns from Air America Radio
Randi Rhodes has resigned from Air America Radio. According to Fox News, "Mark Green, president of Air America Media, told FOXNews.com that Rhodes terminated her contract Wednesday after she refused...
Posted on April 10, 2008
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