Good Morning! Check The Pulse for Tuesday, Sept 15

Radio Broadcasting

Vet Retires: Scott Masteller, program director of Beasley Media Group’s 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN-FM) in Philadelphia, will retire Dec. 31, ending a radio career of more than 45 years. 

Groups Asking Nicely: Two U.S. radio groups have asked the FCC again to repeal its local radio ownership caps, adding to a growing industry push as the commission reviews media rules under a Republican majority. 

The Rules Are Changing: Mid-sized podcasts now outperform celebrity shows for many advertisers, delivering a 22% lower cost per action, according to Audacy’s new report, “State of Audio: The New Rules of Podcast Advertising.”

Dukes Has Partners: Collective Heads has announced that Tim Dukes, former president of Hope Media Group and a longtime Christian radio executive, has joined the company as a partner.

Media Industry

The Emmys: “Widow’s Bay,” a series about the eccentric residents of a haunted New England island, won outstanding comedy series at the Emmy Awards on Monday night, beating previous winner “Hacks.”

FCC Needs To Vote: Activists have has asked the U.S. Court of Appeals to order the FCC to take a full-commission vote on the group’s challenge to the license renewal of Fox Television Stations’ WTXF (Fox 29) in Philadelphia. 

New Deal For Lib: Jessica Tarlov has signed a 3-year-deal with Fox To remain a panelist on The Five

U-S News

No Where To Go But Up: A new poll shows President Donald Trump’s approval rating edge up to 35%, but Democrats still lead Republicans by seven points in a generic congressional ballot and most voters disapprove of his $5,000 dividend proposal.

Don't Lets Techies Decide: Former President Barack Obama urged a broad public debate and regulatory action on AI, praising calls for a development slowdown while warning that the technology's benefits or harms will depend on decisions made now, not just by tech leaders.

Monday Night Football: The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Denver Broncos 31-10 on MNF, highlighted by Kenneth Walker III's breakout performance and Patrick Mahomes' return, while Denver's new offensive coordinator Davis Webb and the Broncos defense struggled.