Radio Broadcasting
Radio Reaches: Radio + podcasts dominate ad-supported audio — The 83/15 split has been consistent and strengthened the case for including both in media plans. MORE
News/Talk Tops: Spoken-word is resilient and streaming-friendly — News/Talk leads overall and dominates streams (especially among older listeners). Sports benefited from seasonal events. MORE
Holiday Hits: P1 Media Group surveyed 400 radio listeners ages 25–54 across the nation’s top 50 radio markets and tabulated a list of the Holiday's Favorites. MORE
Media Industry
TWH Spox Candidate: Dana White will discuss President Donald Trump's offer to become press secretary during an in-person meeting on Monday. MORE
Ultra No-No: Ultra-Left libs Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan, hosts of the popular left-wing podcast “I’ve Had It,” apologized Saturday for laughing at a joke about Charlie Kirk. MORE
Lighter, Later: Trump Not Giving up On Sunshine Protection Act MORE
U-S News
Heaven Can Wait: During a '60 Minutes' interview, President Donald Trump stated that he would not forgive certain political enemies even if doing so were a requirement for entering heaven. Trump expressed that his refusal to forgive stems from his view that these individuals are 'very bad' for the country and have been involved in the 'weaponization' of government against him.
Health Concerns: Former President Joe Biden announced on Nov. 8, 2026, that he is scaling back the promotional tour for his presidential memoir, 'Promise Me, America,' due to his cancer diagnosis. The 83-year-old leader stated that while he remains optimistic, his health challenges will limit the number of book conversations he can participate in.
Winter Weather: While most of the country expects above-average temperatures, certain regions may encounter significant storms, including heavy snow in the Mountain West and coastal flooding in Southern California.