6-26-25

Oregon warns cuts threaten emergency radio.

As the Trump administration advances efforts to eliminate federal funding for public media, Oregon emergency officials are raising alarms about the potential threat to emergency communications, especially in rural and underserved communities. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management issued a…

Federal law may block state AI rules.

A new provision tucked into the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” in Congress could make many state-level AI regulations unenforceable, with serious implications for radio broadcasters. The measure, present in both House and Senate versions of the legislation, would create a…

Court ruling further limits FCC power.

A new Supreme Court decision has further eroded the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission, adding to the post-Chevron wave of decisions that reduce the influence of federal agencies in interpreting law. In McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates v. McKesson Corporation,…

Faith leaders rally for AM radio.

The NAB’s Depend on AM campaign is gaining momentum with the addition of leading Christian and Conservative voices, who have joined forces to advocate for keeping AM radio in vehicle dashboards. With growing bipartisan support in Congress for the AM…

House majority backs AM radio mandate.

The campaign to protect AM radio in new vehicles has reached a crucial benchmark in the U.S. House of Representatives. On Friday, twelve additional lawmakers joined as co-sponsors of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, bringing the total to…

Radio reaches elusive light media users.

As advertisers funnel the bulk of their budgets into TV and digital platforms, new research reveals that millions of Americans remain lightly engaged with both. For brands trying to reach these elusive consumers, AM/FM radio may be the answer. A…

Media mixer unites broadcasters in New York.

The Broadcasters Foundation of America brought together over 200 attendees for its third New York City Media Mixer on Wednesday night, packing iHeartMedia’s Manhattan studios with broadcast executives, emerging professionals, and future media talent. The June 18 event served dual…

Gracies luncheon honors women in radio.

Women from across the broadcast industry gathered Wednesday at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City for the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation’s 2025 Gracie Awards Luncheon, an annual celebration of excellence in local radio, television, and digital media.…

Carr launches action on ownership caps.

Brendan Carr wasted no time leveraging the new Republican majority at the Federal Communications Commission. Just one day after the Senate confirmed Olivia Trusty to the FCC, Carr initiated a rulemaking process to review and potentially eliminate long-standing national TV…