A federal appeals court has declined to enforce a lower court’s order requiring the Trump administration to reverse steep cuts to Voice of America, giving the White House temporary clearance to continue dismantling the government-funded broadcaster. The move follows a…
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has opened applications for its 2025 Elevating Women in Programming Mentorship, a program aimed at developing leadership among women in broadcast programming. Now in its seventh year, the initiative offers a one-year, high-impact mentorship…
NPR and three public radio stations have filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump over an executive order that cuts off their federal funding. The suit, filed May 27 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia,…
Tracy Johnson has revealed his upcoming webinars, all free, all designed to benefit local radio stations. Here’s what’s coming up: June 3: The Local Vault. How to build a plug-and-play local resource library to turn your station into a local…
FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks officially announced his resignation during Thursday’s open meeting, ending nearly six years of service and setting the stage for a Republican majority under Chairman Brendan Carr. With Democrat Anna Gomez now the only non-Republican on the…
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a 2024 order from the Federal Communications Commission requiring radio and television stations to report race, ethnicity, and gender data on Form 395-B. The ruling, issued May 19, declared that the FCC…
A Georgia judge has dismissed a high-profile defamation case filed by radio host Mark Walters against OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, setting a notable early legal precedent in the ongoing debate around generative AI accountability. Walters, who hosts the nationally…
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation celebrated the 50th Annual Gracie Awards Gala on Tuesday night in Beverly Hills, marking a milestone moment in recognizing the achievements of women across radio, television, and digital platforms. Held at the historic…
During a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing this week, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr faced tough questions from lawmakers over his agency’s deregulatory efforts, spending decisions, and scrutiny of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. The session revealed deep political divides over the…
The latest installment of the CRS360 webinar series from Country Radio Seminar, titled “A Face For Radio? A Difference For Your Listeners,” continues the discussion started at CRS 2025 about how on-air personalities shape listener engagement. This new episode highlights…
