Category Archives: Syndicators

Alex Jones has arrived

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Fred Stiening

https://youtu.be/aG86XtPkJTY The bigger world is starting to know who Alex Jones is. The Republican nominee knows who he is and doors are opening. On Thursday’s show, he did most of an hour with Milo with a very warm and interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 election, Alex Jones, Donald Trump, IHeart Media, Premiere (IHeart), Rush Limbaugh | 1 Comment

Rushing Home

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Has it been 8 years already? Tom Taylor reminds the radio world that Rush’s 8 year, $200 million contract with Premiere Radio (iHeart/Clear Channel) ends in the next few weeks, as the company is fending off lawsuits trying to pull … Continue reading →

Posted in IHeart Media, Premiere (IHeart), Rush Limbaugh | 1 Comment

PPM killed Delilah

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Fred Stiening

That’s what Bloomberg thinks The Arbitron / Nielsen Portable People Meter listens to what people actually listen to, not what people say they listen to. You’re in the bedroom, but Delilah is playing in the den in the basement – … Continue reading →

Posted in Music Radio, Premiere (IHeart) | 2 Comments

Glenn Beck booted from SiriusXM

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Fred Stiening

CNN coverage Glenn’s program crossed over the line last week when guest Brad Thor sort of encouraged someone to maybe assassinate Donald Trump. It went far enough in the Glenn Beck “I’m not saying this, but” way – Glenn’s slimy … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 election, American Politics, Donald Trump, Premiere (IHeart), SiriusXM | 4 Comments

Marimba jobs Americans just won’t do

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Shimon the Marimba bot Working to make Jazz great again NPR has 24×7 music channels called All Songs Considered heating up the annoyance with your local NPR affiliate, competing for the ear space of Public radio listeners Your New Robot … Continue reading →

Posted in NPR, Zombie Watch | 11 Comments

Bill Bennett in retirement

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Fred Stiening

For those who miss Bill Bennett, as promised he continues to do a weekend interview show. Bill Bennett Interviews They are not live – without callers and are available on demand from his website. Some Salem stations may carry the … Continue reading →

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Losing the Loveline

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Dr Drew Pinsky is putting down the penis pump, at least the syndicated one. According to Tom Taylor, he has been doing the show for Westwood One for free for several years. A few months ago, he started up a … Continue reading →

Posted in Westwood One | 5 Comments

Marilu Henner ready to forget radio

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Marilu Henner has had her shot at 15 minutes of syndicated radio fame. I can hear you saying “she had a radio show?” You’re most likely to remember seeing her as the female cab driver on Taxi, dealing with Latka, … Continue reading →

Posted in GCN | 6 Comments

Mark Levin signs nine year contract extension

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Press Release Oy Vey

Posted in Mark Levin, Westwood One | 3 Comments

Big changes at Salem Radio

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Fred Stiening

* disclaimer – I am a stockholder in SALM https://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/96663/salem-moves-hugh-hewitt-to-mornings-bill-bennett-to-commentaries/ For years, I have been advocating changes to the Salem Talk Lineup – the Bennett, Gallagher, Prager, Medved, Hewitt lineup hasn’t changed since I started tracking programming schedules. They’re all … Continue reading →

Posted in Salem, Salem Radio | 1 Comment