8-28-25

Radio credibility strong amid journalism debate.

A new Pew Research Center report highlights shifting definitions of who qualifies as a journalist in 2025, with direct implications for radio newsrooms. While 59% of Americans believe journalists play an important role in society, nearly half say their influence…

Gen Z embraces connected TVs for radio.

New 2025 Share of Ear data from Edison Research shows how device habits for streaming AM/FM radio have shifted. Smart speakers remain the leading access point, with streaming minutes up 73% since 2020, while connected TVs have climbed 23%, mobile…

Lake ordered to testify on VOA cuts.

A senior federal judge has ordered Trump adviser Kari Lake to testify under oath about her role in dismantling Voice of America, requiring her to appear and submit documents by September 15. The order follows her appearance in court on…

Gomez warns Trump over FCC removal.

At the Technology Policy Institute’s Aspen Forum, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez warned of political pressure on the agency from the Trump Administration and said she is prepared to fight legally if removed from office. She criticized proposals to fold the…

Edison data explains limited AQH growth.

Edison Research’s Share of Ear Q2 2025 report highlights the formats with the heaviest daily listening while also clarifying why some genres saw smaller gains under Nielsen’s revised PPM methodology. Hip-Hop and R&B lead all categories, with listeners aged 13…