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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026August 20, 2026 kevincarter ABC, Disney, FCC

• Disney’s ABC on Tuesday filed suit against the FCC, alleging that its early review of its broadcast licenses is

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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026July 13, 2026 kevincarter FCC, iHeartMedia

• The FCC on Thursday announced that iHeartMedia, Inc. has agreed to enter into a consent decree with the agency.

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FCC Delays Translator Filing Window

July 7, 2026 kevincarter CBI, FCC, WMSC

• On June 23 RAMP first relayed the story of the FCC opening the first filing window in more than

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CBI Fights For College Radio’s Rights

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026 kevincarter CBI, FCC

• Guest Editorial by Anabella Poland, President of the College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) and General Manager of Montclair State University’s

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NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 kevincarter FCC, NAB

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is criticizing Trump-aligned FCC Chairman Brendan Carr for his demand for an early

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Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

September 30, 2025October 2, 2025 kevincarter FCC

• The FCC has voted to advance the Commission’s 2022 Quadrennial Review of its broadcast ownership rules. The Commission seeks

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Trusty Confirmed As FCC Commissioner

June 17, 2025 kevincarter FCC

• The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted to confirm Olivia Trusty to serve as a Commissioner on the Federal Communications

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FCC Commissioner Simington Leaving

June 4, 2025June 5, 2025 kevincarter FCC

• Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Nathan A. Simington announced his impending departure, effective at the end of this week. Simington,

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FCC Payola Inquiry Targets iHeartCountry Fest

February 25, 2025February 26, 2025 kevincarter FCC, iHeartCountry Festival

• UPDATED: Brendan Carr, President Trump’s recently appointed FCC Chairman, is apparently on a mission to root out what he

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FCC Chair Rosenworcel Exiting In January

November 21, 2024November 22, 2024 kevincarter FCC

• Not exactly shocking news… FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced that she intends to depart the FCC on January 20,

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BREAKING NEWS

Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media
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Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

• Albany, NY-based Pamal Broadcasting announced it has agreed to acquire Galaxy Media, which owns / operates 10 radio stations

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Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
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Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

• Hubbard | Media That Connects has elevated John Goforth to President of the company’s Gamut Podcast Network, effective immediately.

Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
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Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
Countdown To NAB Show New York
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Countdown To NAB Show New York

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To NAB Show New York
Stellantis Tuned In To TuneIn
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Stellantis Tuned In To TuneIn

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stellantis Tuned In To TuneIn
ASCAP Executive Action
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ASCAP Executive Action

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World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING SYNDICATION TRIPLE A 

World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years

• Throughout the month of October, public radio’s leading music program World Cafe® will celebrate its 35th anniversary with special

News Updates From Lotus Seattle
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News Updates From Lotus Seattle

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on News Updates From Lotus Seattle
Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media
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Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

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UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
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UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
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Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
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Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs

September 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

September 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group
BMG’s Jim Selby Joins ASCAP’s Board
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BMG’s Jim Selby Joins ASCAP’s Board

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMG’s Jim Selby Joins ASCAP’s Board
ASCAP Executive Action
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ASCAP Executive Action

September 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Executive Action

PROGRAMMING

World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years
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World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years
News Updates From Lotus Seattle
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News Updates From Lotus Seattle

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on News Updates From Lotus Seattle
Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media
Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw
ACTIVE ROCK COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LITE AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw
Nominations Open For ’27 CRHoF
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Nominations Open For ’27 CRHoF

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Nominations Open For ’27 CRHoF

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