Radio Broadcasting
Radio Winners: The 2026 CMA Broadcast Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in country radio, were announced earlier today. Reigning CMA New Artist of the Year Zach Top personally called radio stations and broadcast personalities across the country to surprise them with the news of this year’s winners. MORE
Abrupt Exit: Christy Tanner is stepping down as President and CEO of New York Public Radio after less than nine months in the role. The organization announced the departure Tuesday with little explanation. MORE
Spotify Strategy: Spotify’s multi-year renewal with Joe Rogan is less about locking down an exclusive and more about securing the right to sell the show and its advertising. MORE
Media Industry
Judge Rebukes Trump: A federal judge delivered a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump on Tuesday, extending White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico after finding that Trump likely broke the law by trying to shut them out. MORE
Local Consolidation: The 10 largest owners control 75% of the 678 distinct local commercial television newsrooms in the United States. MORE
One of Its Own: The Pentagon has named one of its own public affairs officials as acting publisher of Stars and Stripes, the military newspaper long valued for its editorial independence, and he will continue serving in both roles at once. MORE
U-S News
Prayers For Pope: Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery on October 13, 2026 to remove a lung nodule, and doctors discovered a lung adenocarcinoma, confirming a diagnosis of lung cancer.
Betrayal: Six Republican senators publicly denounced President Donald Trump's plan to ease sanctions by allowing Russian diesel imports, saying the deal aids Putin's war in Ukraine and offers little benefit to Americans.
Big Error: In Game 2 of the ALCS, a routine ground ball slipped between José Ramírez’s legs on the Tropicana Field turf, allowing Victor Mesa Jr. to score and sparking a three‑run rally that gave the Tampa Bay Rays a 3–1 win and tied the series, highlighting the impact of the field’s artificial surface on the play.