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FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez is pushing back against recent threats from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to revoke broadcast licenses over news coverage of the war with Iran, calling the warnings legally unfounded and potentially harmful to press freedom. In a statement released March 16, Gomez said the FCC lacks the authority to control national

Fetty Wap has announced a new album, just two months after his early prison release. The 34-year-old rapper was sentenced to six years in jail for drug trafficking in May 2023, but he was freed early in January and placed on home confinement. The new LP, Zavier, will drop on March 27th. Speaking in an

Connoisseur Media has flipped WARQ-FM in Columbia, SC from Live 93.5 to 93.5 The Bubble, introducing a new “feel good” music format designed to blend hits from the past three decades with current pop favorites. The station’s new brand references Columbia’s nickname, “Soda City,” and is positioned to appeal primarily to thirty-something female listeners with

A new report from Nielsen finds that radio continues to reach more Americans than any other media platform, maintaining its position as the leading source of ad-supported audio in the United States. According to Nielsen’s Audio Today 2026: How America Listens report, radio reaches 93% of U.S. adults each month, representing nearly 242 million people,

Hurricane Dave, DTM says he would like to take a moment to welcome two of our newest members to the Atlanta Chapter of the National Black Radio Hall of Fame, DJ Chip and Rob Wilson. We are excited to have them join our chapter and become part of this historic organization. As a reminder, ballots

CNN journalist Anderson Cooper donates his entire $8.5 million bonus and sponsorship earnings to a homeless shelter initiative, helping to build 150 housing units and 300 shelter beds. “I’ve seen the struggles of the homeless up close throughout my life, and I’ve always felt that if I had the opportunity, I would give back in

Audacy and GeoBroadcast Solutions (GBS) have signed agreements to deploy MaxxCasting signal-optimization infrastructure in New York for WCBS-FM and WXBK-FM. The initiative aims to improve FM reception in dense urban environments where terrain and high-rise development can create gaps in coverage. “Even strong FM signals can have invisible coverage gaps,” a GBS spokesperson said. “Broadcast