Radio Broadcasting
Gen Z Prefers Mobile Devices: Americans ages 13 to 34 now spend more of their in-car audio time on a smartphone than on the car’s AM/FM receiver, according to Edison Research’s Share of Ear study. Mobile devices account for 46% of that group’s daily listening time in the car. MORE
Trump Setback: A federal judge has ordered U.S. President Donald Trump to restore White House access to journalists from CNN, MS Now and Politico, saying the ban was likely unconstitutional. MORE
Friday is 9/25 Day: Dolly Parton’s estate granted temporary restraining order against singer’s nephew. MORE
Media Industry
CNN CEO Wants to Stay: CNN CEO Mark Thompson told staff Wednesday he wants to remain at the network after Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery — but said he has not been told how the new owner plans to run CNN or whether he will have a job. MORE
FOX News At Odds: Fox News joined ABC, CBS, CNN and NBC this week in refusing to film President Trump’s public events until CNN is restored to the White House press corps, after Trump banned CNN, Politico and MS NOW as “fake” news. MORE
TV Ratings: FNC Continues to Beat CBS in Weekday Primetime Year-to-Date, Quarter-to-Date and Month-to-Date The channel Posted Week-to-Week Growth in the 25-54 Demo in Total Day Viewers. MORE
U-S News
High Stakes: President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi in Washington with a lavish ceremony and summit, while emphasizing a hard line on AI development and China’s challenges, amid criticism over media bans and human‑rights concerns.
Suicide Attempts Reported: Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao disclosed that eight sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide during its 300‑day Middle East deployment, citing poor conditions and low morale amid extended sea time and combat operations.
Senator Facing Questions: Republicans rallied to defend Sen. Susan Collins after ProPublica reported alleged involvement in a pay‑to‑play scheme with a defense contractor, while Collins denies wrongdoing and claims the story is a partisan attack ahead of her tight November reelection race.