The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of eight new inductees into the RADIO HALL OF FAME for 2026. The 2026 Radio Hall of Fame Inductees will be honored at the in-person 2026 Radio Hall of Fame Induction ceremony on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Trump Supports AM Radio: The fight to preserve AM radio in new vehicles remains one of the most prominent issues in U.S. radio broadcasting, with President Donald Trump recently recommitting to strong action against automakers removing the technology.
SiriusXM, NASCAR Renew: They have announced a multi-year renewal of their broadcasting agreement, ensuring fans across North America will continue receiving live radio coverage of every NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Craftsman Truck Series race, plus year-round programming on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Media Industry
Shorter Leash: Paramount executives are engaged in informal discussions about reducing Bari Weiss’s direct authority over television broadcasts at CBS News, according to reports.
Times To Sue: The New York Times is suing the Pentagon, accusing the Defense Department of imposing unconstitutional restrictions on press access in retaliation for a previous court defeat. The newspaper filed the legal challenge after the Pentagon introduced new rules that limit journalists’ ability to report from inside the building and interact with officials.
Carr Critics: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr continues to draw heavy criticism for threats to revoke broadcast licenses over alleged "fake news" or "hoaxes," particularly regarding coverage of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. President Trump has publicly backed these statements. Civil liberties groups, press advocates, and experts call this unconstitutional "jawboning" that chills free speech and violates First Amendment norms.
U.S. News
Trump Coat Tails: President Trump’s handpicked House candidate defeated longtime GOP antagonist Rep. Thomas Massie, underscoring the president’s iron grip on the Republican Party and the dire political consequences for lawmakers who defy him headed into the midterm elections.
Senate Moves: Days after Trump celebrated ousting incumbent Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana’s GOP primary election, Cassidy voted in favor of advancing a resolution that would limit Trump’s ability to wage war in Iran without congressional approval. The procedural vote, which passed 50-47, marked the first time Cassidy had supported such a resolution since Trump launched the war against Iran in February.
Beach Mayhem: Three beachgoers were stabbed while hundreds of teens took over packed New England beaches in separate incidents on Tuesday, sparking fights and forcing evacuations of the summer hotspot.