Monday, January 12, 2026

CNN's Tapper, HSS' Noem Tangle Over ICE Shooting


Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent during a heated CNN interview with Jake Tapper on Sunday, January 11, 2026, standing by her initial claim that Good's actions constituted "domestic terrorism" just hours after the incident.

In the combative State of the Union exchange, Tapper repeatedly challenged Noem on why the Trump administration rushed to label the January 7 shooting as justified self-defense and accused Good of attempting to "weaponize" her vehicle against agents—claims disputed by video evidence, eyewitnesses, Minneapolis officials, and critics who say the footage shows Good's car turning away slowly with no clear imminent threat.

Noem insisted her statements were "proven factual," accused Tapper and media of distorting events, and announced a surge of "hundreds" more ICE officers to Minneapolis amid ongoing protests. She dodged direct comparisons to January 6, 2021, Capitol violence when Tapper played footage, pivoting to criticize Democratic rhetoric and media bias.


The interview highlighted deep national divisions over the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement, including mass deportation operations that sparked protests in multiple cities.

The shooting occurred Wednesday. Good, a U.S. citizen, poet, writer, and mother of three (including a 6-year-old), was in her Honda Pilot SUV. Federal officials claim she impeded agents and posed a threat by moving her vehicle toward an officer. Video shows her car positioned diagonally, with sounds of honking; agents approached, and ICE agent Jonathan Ross fired multiple shots, killing her. 

Within roughly two hours, DHS released a statement from Noem defending the agent, labeling Good's actions "domestic terrorism," and asserting self-defense—prompting accusations of prejudging the case before any independent probe.

Protests erupted nationwide starting January 7 evening, with vigils, marches, and clashes in Minneapolis, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, and elsewhere. Thousands gathered over the weekend, chanting against ICE and demanding accountability. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called the federal narrative "bullshit" and urged ICE to leave the city; Gov. Tim Walz proclaimed a "Renee Good Day."

The FBI is leading the investigation, but state and local officials have been largely sidelined, raising concerns about impartiality.

The Trump administration's response has been unwavering support for ICE: President Trump described Good as a "high-level agitator" and part of a "left-wing network"; Vice President Vance echoed claims of threats to agents; and officials tied the incident to broader border security justifications. Noem and others have refused to retract statements, framing the event as part of combating interference with law enforcement.

Investigations continue, with experts questioning the "domestic terrorism" label as potentially inflammatory and unsupported. A GoFundMe for Good's family raised over $1.5 million, while some supporters launched efforts for the ICE agent.
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Growing Pains At CBS News


Tony Dokoupil’s rocky debut as anchor of CBS Evening News last week exposed significant operational challenges under new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, whose lack of television news experience—rather than just her political views—has emerged as a key liability in the network's high-profile relaunch.

The live East Coast broadcast featured a major on-air flub when Dokoupil attempted to transition from a story on Venezuela to one about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, but the graphics and prompter displayed Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly instead. This caused several seconds of dead air, confusion, and Dokoupil visibly flustered as he ad-libbed, "First day, first day, big problems here," while pleading for help from the control room. He also mistakenly referred to Minnesota as the "Great Lake State" (Michigan's nickname). CBS edited out the mishap for the West Coast feed, streaming versions, and later rebroadcasts, labeling it a technical difficulty.

Tony Dokoupil
Additional debut issues included Dokoupil introducing himself multiple times early in the show, contributing to an overall unpolished feel compared to predecessors like Walter Cronkite or Dan Rather. 

Ratings were middling—slightly up from recent averages but far behind ABC and NBC—and drew widespread criticism from media outlets, social media users, and CBS insiders, who described the launch as "embarrassing," a "total disaster," and "amateur hour."

Bari Weiss
Critics argue the stumbles underscore Weiss's inexperience in managing broadcast operations. A former New York Times op-ed editor with no prior TV news leadership background, Weiss handpicked Dokoupil (after failing to land bigger names) and pushed ambitious changes like a rapid "Live From America" multi-city tour. While Weiss's center-right politics and efforts to appeal to conservatives skeptical of legacy media dominate headlines—along with accusations of a "MAGA-coded" shift—the debut's execution flaws highlight deeper operational naivety, rushed decisions, and low staff morale.

The first week continued with mixed results: Dokoupil secured high-profile interviews (including Trump administration officials), but faced backlash for insufficiently challenging guests. He also teared up on air during a Miami segment reflecting on his childhood, drawing further scrutiny. 

Dokoupil has defended the changes, urging accountability, but the bumpy rollout has fueled questions about whether Weiss's vision for rebuilding trust can overcome these early growing pains.
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Dan Bongino Back On Radio..Or Not


The latest on Dan Bongino's possible return to radio via a deal with Westwood One is a bit mixed, with some initial excitement followed by clarification.

Just days ago ago), Bongino confirmed he is returning to media in early February 2026 after stepping down as FBI Deputy Director in early January. He made the announcement during an appearance on "Hayley Caronia’s Nightly Scroll," describing it as "the beginning of a new chapter" and saying things like: “I loved the job, but I missed you guys. Loud, obnoxious Dan Bongino, taking on the world of grifters, bums, and losers, is absolutely back.”

He teased a new two-hour show airing weekdays from 10 AM to Noon ET, with a joint press release expected from Westwood One (Cumulus Media's syndication arm) and Rumble to provide final details. 

This comes after his previous syndicated radio show on Westwood One (originally 12-3 PM ET) ended in March 2025 when he joined the FBI — a move that reportedly cost the network significant revenue (around $15 million estimated in 2025, with network declines of 20-27% in some quarters attributed to his absence).

Industry reporting quickly clarified an important distinction:  Bongino is returning to his podcast (also expanding to video on Rumble), not necessarily to a full nationally syndicated terrestrial radio program on Westwood One's news/talk lineup.

Westwood One will handle advertising sales for the digital show/podcast, but it won't displace current syndicated hosts like The Chris Plante Show or The Brian Kilmeade Show in that 9 AM-Noon slot, nor Vince Coglianese (who took over Bongino's old 12-3 PM slot) in the afternoon.

Bongino's own site doesn't yet have announcements reflecting this (as of the most recent checks), and social media chatter echoes the news with excitement from fans but no new official posts from him on the specifics.
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Arkansas Radio: River Valley to Acquire 13 Stations


Greg Horne’s Arkansas River Valley Radio has agreed to purchase thirteen radio stations and five translators from Bobby Caldwell’s EAB Media (East Arkansas Broadcasters) for $3.75 million, in a deal announced Friday.

The acquisition covers a diverse lineup of stations serving Central Arkansas and the Arkansas River Valley region, including markets like Russellville, Morrilton, Atkins, Dardanelle, Vilonia, Ola, Danville, Clarksville, Greenbrier, and Conway. Horne began operating the stations via a local marketing agreement (LMA) on January 1, 2026.

Here are the stations and translators included in the deal:
  • Variety Hits “92.7 Jack-FM” KCON Vilonia
  • Classic Rock “99.3 The Eagle” KASR Atkins / 105.5 KYEL Danville
  • AC 100.9 KWKK Russellville
  • Country 101.5 KARV-FM Ola
  • Country 101.7 KVOM-FM Morrilton
  • Country 102.3 KCJC Dardanelle
  • Classic Country “106.9 The Maverick” KMVM Clarksville
  • Country “Y107” 107.1 KCNY Greenbrier
  • News/Talk 610 KARV / 93.1 K226CU and 98.1 K251CO Dardanelle
  • Oldies “Motown Radio” 800 KVOM / 92.5 K223DK Morrilton and 98.9 K255DN Conway
  • Variety Hits “97.1 Bob-FM” 980 KCAB / 97.1 K246CT Dardanelle
These properties feature a mix of formats including variety hits (Jack-FM and Bob-FM), classic rock, adult contemporary, multiple country stations, classic country, news/talk, and oldies/Motown, with many carrying local community programming, high school sports, and Arkansas Tech University athletics.

Horne, a Russellville native, third-generation broadcaster, former University of Arkansas Razorbacks football All-American, and ex-NFL draft pick, has deep family ties to the area. His grandfather, Russ Horne, was an original owner of stations like KVOM-AM (dating back to around 1952), and the Horne family operated radio properties in Russellville from 1947 into the 1990s. Greg himself worked shifts at KARV as a teen before his football career.

After time in the NFL draft and later media/advertising roles (including as General Manager of Deltaplex Radio’s stations in Pine Bluff and former President/Chairman of the Arkansas Broadcasters Association), Horne expressed enthusiasm: “I’m a Russellville native, River Valley guy... The opportunity came available to do a deal with Bobby Caldwell and the EAB group, and if he was ever ready to do something, I’d like to try to take them over and help serve and be part of the community.”

Caldwell, whose family-owned EAB has long been Arkansas's largest radio group (operating dozens of signals statewide, plus agriculture, sports, and news networks), will retain 25 stations after the sale. He described the transaction positively: “This transaction places these Central Arkansas and River Valley stations with a trusted local broadcaster and allows EAB Media to further concentrate our resources on serving listeners and residents of Eastern Arkansas.”

The deal reflects strategic realignment for EAB and a meaningful return to broadcasting in Horne's family historic footprint. It is pending FCC approval, with no major format changes or operational shifts announced as of January 10, 2026.
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MS Radio: Heathcock To Acquires Two Stations

Jamie Heathcock’s Heathcock Broadcasting Associates has agreed to purchase two Pine Belt radio stations—Conservative Talk 107.1 WMXI (Ellisville) and Sports “92.7 The Score” 1400 WFOR/92.7 W224DP (Hattiesburg, MS)—from Jill Pol’s Eagle Broadcasting for $500,000.

The deal, announced Friday, expands Heathcock's local media presence in the Hattiesburg/Laurel market. 

Heathcock began operating the stations under a $6,000-per-month Time Brokerage Agreement effective January 1, 2026, pending FCC approval of the full transfer.
  • WMXI airs a news/talk format featuring syndicated conservative hosts such as Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, and Mark Levin, along with local news, weather, sports (including New Orleans Saints and Mississippi State Bulldogs), and Fox News affiliation. The station, branded as "News Talk 107-1" or "The Voice of the Pine Belt," recently relocated to 107.1 MHz in early 2025 with improved power.92.7 
  • The Score operates as a full-time sports outlet—one of Mississippi's oldest stations (dating to 1921)—carrying Fox Sports Radio, Southern Miss Lady Eagles basketball/softball/volleyball, Dallas Cowboys, Alabama Crimson Tide, and high school games from Hattiesburg High Tigers and Petal High Panthers.
Heathcock also owns Classic Hits 105.5 WABO-FM/990 WABO in nearby Waynesboro, MS (acquired in recent years), focusing on community-oriented programming across the region. The acquisition strengthens local ownership in smaller Mississippi markets with a mix of syndicated and local content.
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FCC's Carr Criticizes Network Dominance Over Local TV


FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said Thursday that national programmers—Disney, Paramount, Fox, and Comcast—have gained too much control over local broadcast television, reducing local affiliates to mere distribution outlets for network content rather than independent community voices.

Speaking during a fireside chat with Consumer Technology Association CEO Gary Shapiro at CES in Las Vegas, Carr argued that this power imbalance contradicts the original intent of the FCC’s broadcast licensing system, which was designed to prioritize local service and public interest obligations.

Carr emphasized that broadcasters receive exclusive government-granted spectrum licenses and therefore have a unique duty to serve as representatives of their entire communities—not just as extensions of national networks.

To address the issue, the FCC is actively exploring ways to strengthen the independence and community focus of local stations. Carr presented broadcasters who resist public interest obligations with two clear options:Return their spectrum licenses and distribute content through alternative platforms such as cable, podcasts, or YouTube.

The chairman highlighted the critical role local TV stations continue to play in delivering local news—especially as newspapers have closed across the country—calling local broadcast newscasts “the last of the real local gumshoe reporting” in many markets.

He acknowledged growing competition from social media, online influencers, and digital platforms, as well as declining advertising revenue, but stressed that institutional local broadcasters remain a cornerstone of community journalism.

Carr said the FCC is closely examining the future of broadcasting over the next 5, 10, and 15 years, weighing how to best ensure local stations can identify and serve community needs while addressing questions about spectrum efficiency and redundancy in an evolving media landscape.
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Media Shooting Coverage Remains Controversial


The fatal shooting last week of Renee Nicole Good during a large-scale federal immigration enforcement operation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in south Minneapolis continues to be  highly politicized, with starkly contrasting accounts amplified through media coverage, social media, official statements, and dueling videos. 

This has fueled intense debate about truth, propaganda, and narrative control. Federal/Trump administration account (via DHS, ICE, President Trump on Truth Social, Vice President JD Vance, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem): The agent (later identified as Jonathan Ross, a 10-year veteran who had been dragged by a vehicle in a prior 2025 incident) acted in self-defense. They described Good "weaponizing" her vehicle in an attempt to run over officers—an "act of domestic terrorism." 

A bodycam-style video from the agent's perspective (released later and shared by conservative outlets like Alpha News) was cited to support this, with Vance calling the shooting "a tragedy of her own making" and blaming "left-wing radicals," Democrats, and media for misreporting.
  • Local/state officials and witnesses (including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Governor Tim Walz, Police Chief Brian O'Hara, and bystanders): 
  • They rejected the federal version as "propaganda," "garbage," or "bullshit," pointing to bystander videos showing no clear imminent threat from the vehicle before shots were fired. 
  • Walz urged people not to believe the "propaganda machine" 
  • Frey demanded ICE leave the city. They emphasized Good was a non-target resident "caring for neighbors" and that the death was preventable.
The media's role has been pivotal—and controversial—in this divide: 
  • Mainstream outlets (CNN, NYT, Guardian, NBC, AP, etc.) have highlighted the conflicting footage, local disputes of federal claims, protests/vigils, and calls for independent investigation. They've reported on Good's background (poet/writer/mom, recent transplant) and the broader context of Trump's immigration crackdown in Minnesota (linked to welfare fraud allegations in some communities).
  • Conservative media and administration allies have accused mainstream coverage of bias, lies, or advancing a political narrative against law enforcement, while promoting the agent's video as definitive proof.
  • Social media has spread rapid misinformation, including fabricated/AI-generated images purporting to show the agent's face (unmasked or with tattoos), misidentifying unrelated people (e.g., Minnesota Star Tribune publisher Steve Grove) as the shooter (leading to threats), and fake photos of the interaction.
 Fact-checkers (BBC Verify, AP, NYT) have debunked many of these. This has sparked nationwide protests against ICE, school closures in Minneapolis due to safety concerns, and calls for accountability (including threats to defund or investigate DHS). 

The FBI is investigating, but tensions remain high over access to evidence and narrative dominance.
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Jenny McCarthy Return To The View? 'Over My Dead Body"


Jenny McCarthy has declared she will never return to The View — even for reunions — emphatically stating, "Over my dead body would I ever step foot in that place."

The former co-host (Season 17, 2013–2014) made the blunt refusal during an appearance last week on The Katie Miller Podcast, where producers had previously invited her back for special episodes.

McCarthy explained she was originally hired to inject a "light, fluffy, and fun" vibe, focusing on pop culture topics like Dancing with the Stars and The Bachelor, after the show was deemed too polarizing.

However, the tone shifted dramatically within a week to heavy political discussions — such as hostage situations and government policy — leaving her feeling unprepared and out of place. She joked she only knew reality TV winners, describing the year as "really difficult." At the time, she wasn't politically outspoken, though she now says she's become more so, crediting the current administration.

Her former co-host Sherri Shepherd supported these claims on her talk show Sherri, confirming "everything Jenny is saying is absolutely true." Shepherd recalled the initial plan for less politics after focus groups wanted a more chill, fun show, but producers quickly reversed course — even trying to make McCarthy look more knowledgeable by having her wear glasses, which Shepherd humorously called turning her into a "sexy librarian." Shepherd said she felt bad for her friend, noting McCarthy panicked in her dressing room over the sudden change.
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L-A Radio: Oldies But Goodies Still Air On The Art Laboe Connection


Angel "Baby" Rodriguez is the new host of legendary DJ Art Laboe's iconic oldies radio show, stepping in to continue the tradition of heartfelt listener dedications, classic '50s–'70s tracks, and emotional connections across California following Laboe's death in October 2022.

According to an NPR report published Saturday, Rodriguez—a lifelong fan who once opened for Laboe and describes it as a "dream come true"—now leads The Art Laboe Connection (also known as the Art Laboe Sunday Special or The Art Laboe Love Zone). 

Rodriguez
He takes live calls, reads dedications (including many from incarcerated listeners), and plays timeless oldies like R&B, doo-wop, and rock 'n' roll, preserving Laboe's legacy of community-building, especially among Mexican American audiences in Southern California.

A recent on-air dedication example from the show captures its enduring emotional style:
"We got a letter coming out from Papi Loke, and I'm out in Visalia, listening to Mega 97.9. Dedication is for Miss Priscilla Booky Boo. The gorgeous one and only. I thank God for you, beautiful. More now than ever. I miss and love you, Booky. Soon, we'll be together..."
The program serves as an intergenerational bridge for families separated by distance, incarceration, or life circumstances, with Rodriguez's warm delivery echoing Laboe's pioneering approach that coined "oldies but goodies" and helped desegregate radio through diverse music and personal shout-outs.

It continues airing on stations such as 93.5 KDAY in Los Angeles (Sundays 6 p.m. to midnight) and other regional outlets, keeping the beloved "Love Zone" vibes alive for fans old and new.

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R.I.P.: The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, A Rock Original

Bob Weir (1947-2026)

Bob Weir, the legendary rhythm guitarist, singer, and co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78. His family announced the passing on January 10, 2026, stating that he transitioned peacefully surrounded by loved ones after beating cancer (diagnosed in summer 2025) but ultimately succumbing to underlying lung issues.

Weir's death marks the latest profound loss for the Grateful Dead family, following Jerry Garcia in 1995 and Phil Lesh in 2024—leaving drummer Bill Kreutzmann as the only surviving original core member.

A Younger Weir
A lifelong road warrior whose career spanned over six decades, Weir helped define the San Francisco psychedelic rock sound and the jam band movement. He co-founded the band (originally the Warlocks) in 1965 as a teenager after meeting Garcia in a Palo Alto music store on New Year's Eve 1963. As rhythm guitarist and co-lead vocalist, Weir brought a distinctive, unorthodox style—often drawing from piano influences—and penned or co-wrote enduring classics like "Sugar Magnolia," "Playing in the Band," "One More Saturday Night," "Mexicali Blues," and "Cassidy." 

His emotive singing and tireless touring helped turn the Dead into a cultural phenomenon, blending rock, blues, folk, country, and extended improvisations that built a devoted global following of "Deadheads."

After the Grateful Dead officially ended in 1995 following Garcia's death, Weir continued carrying the torch through side projects including RatDog, Furthur (with Phil Lesh), Bobby and the Midnites, and most recently Dead & Company (with John Mayer, Mickey Hart, and others). He also released solo albums, such as the acclaimed 2016 Blue Mountain. His final major performances came in August 2025 with Dead & Company at Golden Gate Park, celebrating the band's 60th anniversary—drawing massive crowds in what many now see as a poignant farewell.

Tributes poured in quickly from across the music world, including from Bob Dylan (who shared a historic tour photo), Slash, and Don Felder. 


Weir is survived by his wife Natascha Münter and daughters Monet and Chloe, who asked for privacy while expressing gratitude for the outpouring of love. His family described him as a "guiding force whose unique artistry reshaped American music," envisioning the Grateful Dead's songbook enduring for centuries.

The music never stopped—and in the spirit of the Dead, it continues through generations of fans and musicians. What a long, strange trip it's been.
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Radio History: Jan 12


➦In 1925...WGBI-AM  (now WBZU) Scranton, PA signed on the frequency of 1250 kHz owned by Edward Megargee.

In 1927, the station moved to 1300 kHz which it time shared with Scranton's other radio station, WQAN (now WEJL at 630 AM). The two stations which were time sharing a single frequency, moved to 880 kHz in 1931,  and then again to 910 kHz by 1941 (the later move, forced by a nationwide frequency reassignment which took place in 1941). WGBI remained at 910 kHz (at 1,000 watts) when WQAN moved on to its own broadcast tower and new frequency of 630 kHz in 1948. This meant that WGBI had full-time use of the 910 kHz frequency where it remains to this day, as WBZU. WGBI was a CBS Radio network affiliated station by the 1940s.

The Megargee family's company, Scranton Broadcasters, spawned an FM station (now WGGY) and northeast Pennsylvania's second television station (now WYOU). The Megargees held on to the radio stations well into the 1990s. By the turn of the century, WGBI had been sold to Entercom and become a repeater of WILK-AM, existing mainly to improve its signal in Scranton. While WILK's daytime signal easily covers most of Scranton, the northern portion of the city only gets a grade B signal. At night, WILK-AM must power down to 1,000 watts, leaving most of Scranton with only a grade B signal.

WBZU in 2007 moved its transmitter to the tower location atop the Times Building at 149 Penn Avenue in downtown Scranton also being used by WEJL's transmitter. The full-time switch over to the new transmitter facility and tower location happened on August 2, 2007.  This tower sharing arrangement repeats an arrangement the stations shared over 60 years ago in their early history. The efficiency of the new transmitter tower location also caused WBZU to slightly reduce its power to 900 watts to keep within FCC rules on signal strength and coverage.

➦In 1926...“Sam ‘n’ Henry” debuted on Chicago’s WGN radio. When they moved crosstown to WMAQ two years later the show was renamed “Amos ‘n’ Andy” and the voices of its creators, Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll played to huge depression-era audiences via NBC radio.

Although the players were white, the characters were portrayed as black. The popular radio show would attract over forty million fans at its peak during the depression. In 1943 the daily show became a weekly half-hour with an audience and supporting black actors; and in 1954 Gosden and Correll turned into Monday-through-Friday disc jockeys on the “Amos ‘n’ Andy Music Hall” with skits between records until their final sign off in 1960.

➦In 1932...columnist & future TV host Ed Sullivan joined CBS radio in a program of gossip and interviews.

➦In 1951...Rush Hudson Limbaugh IIII was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri (Died February 17, 2021 from lung cancer). Limbugh was the most popular and most-listened-to conservative radio host in the United States.

Limbaugh began his career in radio as a teenager in 1967 in his hometown of Cape Girardeau, using the name Rusty Sharpe. Limbaugh graduated from Cape Girardeau, Missouri Central High School in 1969. He played football. Because of his parents' desire to see him attend college, he enrolled in Southeast Missouri State University but left the school after two semesters and one summer. According to his mother, "he flunked everything", and "he just didn't seem interested in anything except radio."

After dropping out of college, Limbaugh moved to McKeesport, PA. In 1972, he became a Top 40 music disc jockey on WIXZ, a small AM radio station that reached much of the Pittsburgh area. He started with an afternoon show and later did mornings, broadcasting under the name Jeff Christie. Limbaugh moved to Pittsburgh station KQV in 1973 as the evening disc jockey, succeeding Jim Quinn. He was fired in late-1974, when the station was sold to Taft Broadcasting.

Jeff Christie Aircheck: Click Here (courtesy of Jeff Roteman's radio tribute website)

Limbaugh was reportedly told by management that he would never make it as on air talent, and should consider going into sales.

For the rest of the '70s, Limbaugh took jobs at several radio stations, working in music radio, before settling in Kansas City. In 1979, he left radio and accepted a position as director of promotions with the Kansas City Royals baseball team. There he developed a close friendship with then-Royals star third baseman and future Hall of Famer George Brett; the two remain close friends.

In 1984, Limbaugh returned to radio as a talk show host at KFBK-AM in Sacramento, CA, where he replaced Morton Downey, Jr.  The repeal of the Fairness Doctrine—which had required that stations provide free air time for responses to any controversial opinions that were broadcast—by the FCC in 1987 meant stations could broadcast editorial commentary without having to present opposing views.

On August 1, 1988, after achieving success in Sacramento and drawing the attention of former ABC Radio President Edward McLaughlin, Limbaugh moved to New York City and began his national radio show.

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➦In 1954...Howard Stern born in Roosevelt, New York.

His first on-air job in radio was WRNW in Briarcliff Manor, NY, where covered shifts in late December 1976. Stern was hired full-time, working a four-hour midday shift for six days a week on a $96 weekly salary. He subsequently became the station's production and program director for an increased salary of $250.

In 1979, Stern spotted an advertisement in Radio&Records for a "wild, fun morning guy" at rock station WCCC in Hartford, Connecticut.  He submitted a more outrageous audition tape featuring Robert Klein and Cheech and Chong records with flatulence routines and one-liners.Stern was hired.

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