As the FCC begins shaping its fee structure for Fiscal Year 2026, broadcasters are getting another opportunity to weigh in on how much they’ll pay. The Commission’s proposed budget hints at stable regulatory costs for the coming year, but final…
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has reinstated three board members ousted by the Trump administration, affirming its independence even as a federal judge declined to issue an emergency injunction in the case. The move underscores CPB’s position that it operates…
As momentum builds in Congress for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt joined WMAL’s O’Connor and Company in Washington, DC, to spotlight the growing grassroots movement in support of broadcasters and regulatory reform.…
As Connoisseur Media prepares to acquire radio stations from Alpha Media, the company is realigning its leadership to support a smooth transition and future expansion. The changes, set to take effect today (June 9), reflect a strategic focus on continuity,…
Winners of the 2025 Radio Mercury Awards were announced on Thursday (6/5/2025) at the 34th annual awards presentation held at SONY Hall in New York. The awards show was also live streamed, courtesy of Hubbard Radio. This year’s Best of…
Public radio revenue remained largely steady in 2024, but the latest report from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting highlights growing financial inequality between large and small stations—and signals deeper trouble ahead as political pressure mounts. According to CPB’s State of…
President Donald Trump is intensifying his campaign against NPR and its member stations by formally requesting that Congress rescind $1.1 billion in public broadcasting funds already signed into law. The White House submitted the request on Tuesday as part of…
Despite emphasizing cost-cutting since taking the helm, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is seeking a larger budget for fiscal year 2026. In its new proposal to Congress, the Commission is requesting $552.8 million, a 4.2% increase over its fiscal year 2025…
Senator Maria Cantwell is speaking out forcefully against a new move by the Trump administration to rescind $1.1 billion in previously approved funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The proposed cut, which targets funds already appropriated through 2027, has…
The FCC is facing an unusual leadership vacuum, and 31-year-old Gavin Wax may be next in line to fill it. As Commissioner Nathan Simington prepares to depart, Wax, his Chief of Staff and a rising GOP media figure, is reportedly…
