FCC Deletes 21 Obsolete Rules

The FCC has eliminated 21 outdated rules and requirements, deleting 2,927 words across seven pages of the Code of Federal Regulations, as part of its ongoing “Delete, Delete, Delete” initiative to modernize agency rules.

The removed provisions were deemed unnecessary because they had expired, been superseded by newer laws, referenced defunct entities, or tied to long-passed compliance deadlines. Examples include a rule linked to a board dissolved over a decade ago and another made obsolete in 2012 by the creation of FirstNet. FCC officials stressed that none of the deletions impact the agency’s public-safety obligations.

This action follows strong public engagement in the broader “Delete” proceeding, where stakeholders have submitted feedback identifying additional burdensome or outdated regulations for future review.

The latest deletions continue a year-long deregulation push. In recent months, the FCC has already axed 396 wireless rules, 386 wireline rules, and 98 broadcast provisions, while earlier efforts eliminated obsolete requirements for telegraph service, rabbit-ear TV receivers, and phone booths.

The item was approved by Chairman Carr and Commissioner Trusty.

Report: Ellison Talked To TWH About Firing Critical CNN Hosts

Oracle co-founder and Paramount investor Larry Ellison privately urged the incoming Trump administration to back the dismissal of prominent CNN anchors, including Jake Tapper and Anderson Cooper, as a condition of supporting Paramount Global’s takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, according to multiple sources who spoke to The Guardian.

The explosive claim reveals that Ellison held direct discussions with senior Trump transition officials in the weeks following the 2024 election, arguing that removing hosts perceived as anti-Trump was necessary to “clean up” CNN and align the combined media giant with the new administration ahead of Trump’s January 20 inauguration.

The all-stock deal would merge Paramount (CBS, MTV, Paramount+) with Warner Bros Discovery (CNN, HBO, Max) into one of the largest U.S. media companies, giving the Ellison and Trump-aligned ownership group significant influence over national news outlets.

Jake Tapper, Anderson Cooper

Key points from the Guardian report:

• Ellison, who controls roughly 10% of Paramount, personally named CNN on-air talent he wanted gone.
• Sources described the talks as “informal but explicit,” with Ellison framing the changes as essential for regulatory approval and national unity.
• White House transition officials did not reject the proposals, according to insiders.

The discussions have raised immediate alarm about potential First Amendment violations and antitrust complications.

Paramount and Oracle declined to comment. CNN defended its editorial independence, and the Trump transition team has not responded to requests for comment.

The revelations come as the proposed merger already faces intense scrutiny over media consolidation. 

Triton: True Crime, Comedy, Sports Listeners Show Strong Retail Intent

Triton Digital’s newly released Q3 2025 U.S. Podcast Ranker reveals a sharp link between podcast genres and holiday shopping behavior, giving advertisers granular data on where retail-minded audiences cluster as Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach. 

The report, powered by Triton’s next-generation Demos+ planning suite, shows true crime (87.6% index), comedy (86.6%), sports (86.3%), history (85.3%), and news (84.1%) listeners are the most likely to shop at big-box retailers.

Key findings from the revamped Ranker, the second quarterly release since its overhaul:

• News listening surged 7% to 29.1% of total reach, fueled by political and cultural commentary; 40 news shows now rank in the Top 200.
• Sports listening jumped 9% to 19.8%, driven by the new NFL season, with New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce debuting at #5.

Shopper-profiles: 

• Big-box retail fans heavily index on true crime, comedy, sports, history, and news.
• Department store shoppers concentrate in technology, kids & family, education, music, and business podcasts.
• Fast-fashion listeners favor kids & family, music, education, technology, and business.
• Luxury boutique shoppers cluster in technology, kids & family, business, music, and education.
• Online shoppers prefer technology, kids & family, health & fitness, business, and music; in-person shoppers lean toward news, science, sports, fiction, and comedy.

“Podcasts reflect consumers’ broader lifestyles and interests, making them one of the most powerful drivers of both discovery and decision-making for brands,” said Daryl Battaglia, SVP of Measurement Products & Strategy at Triton Digital. “As brands ramp up campaigns for the holiday shopping frenzy, our data helps them align content with intent in a meaningful way.”

Among measured sales networks, iHeart Audience Network, NPR, and Audacy Podcast Network led in average weekly downloads, while NPR News Now remained the top individual program. The Washington Post Podcast Network joined the Ranker this quarter.

Twin Cities Radio: WCCO Raises $374K+ For Homeless

830 WCCO. an Audacy station in Minneapolis, raised $374,607 during its 23rd annual “Interrupt Homelessness” radiothon, benefitting Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. This brings the total amount raised to just shy of $5 million since the radiothon began in 2003. Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities serves over 2,000 men, women, and children annually by providing essential needs like food, shelter, and clothing, alongside holistic programs designed to break the cycles of homelessness and addiction.

“When Minnesota comes together, no one gets left behind. It’s a testament to our amazing fans and incredibly supportive partners at WCCO for lifting those in need through Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities,” said Brad Lane, Brand Manager, 830 WCCO. “Our fans’ generosity isn’t just a donation, it’s a gift of dignity, hope, a warm meal and a bed. Using the breadth and power of this legacy platform to help the work that UGMTC does; this is what it means to be a good neighbor.”

“Today, we’re highlighting how our holistic services truly interrupt homelessness. I’m struck by how many of the men and women who shared their stories on the air did so because they want others to reach the same place they are now, sober, housed, employed and healing,” said Pam Stegora Axberg, Chief Executive Officer, Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. “Their message to our community was clear: ‘Help make my story possible for someone else.’ And today, thousands of donors answered that call. Together, we are breaking the cycle of homelessness for our neighbors. That’s what makes a day like this so special.”

830 WCCO’s 23rd annual “Interrupt Homelessness” radiothon was broadcast live on November 18 inside the Mall of America Huntington Bank Rotunda. Throughout the day, special guests, including Axberg, UGMTC Chaplin Sammy Watkins and current residents, joined the station’s hosts to share their testimonials and stories on how their lives have changed for the better. You can hear all of the interviews and support UGMTC with additional donations at wccoradio.com.

📻Listeners can tune in to 830 WCCO in Minneapolis on air and nationwide on the Audacy app and website. Fans can also connect with the station on social media via X, Facebook and Instagram.

R.I.P.: Glenn Morgan, Former 77WABC PD, Broadcast Executive

Glenn Robert Morgan (1946-2025)

The radio industry has lost one of its most respected and beloved figures. Glenn Robert Morgan, 78, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, passed away peacefully on Monday.

Born in southern New Jersey on December 9, 1946, Glenn graduated with pride from Williamstown High School in 1965. In 1969 he earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Ohio University’s renowned E.W. Scripps School of Journalism—a degree that propelled him straight to the top tier of American radio.

Glenn’s career reached its pinnacle in New York City, where he served as Program Director of ABC’s legendary flagship station, 77 WABC.

During WABC's music years, Rick Sklar was the program director who developed the station's "Musicradio 77" format, with Glenn Morgan eventually taking over as Program Director in 1975. Al Brady became program director in 1979.

WABC was the dominant Top 40 powerhouse that defined an era for millions of listeners across the Northeast and beyond.

Beyond his time at the helm of WABC, Glenn held key positions at ABC Radio Network in New York and later at the Mutual Broadcasting System in Washington, D.C. Always an entrepreneur at heart, he eventually returned to New Jersey and founded Master Audio Productions, an acclaimed independent production house that supplied station imaging, commercials, and custom audio to broadcasters and advertisers throughout the region for decades. 

 A passionate devotee of 1960s and 1970s rock, soul, and pop, he could quote album sides, chart positions, and B-sides with encyclopedic ease. That same era’s classic cars—Mustangs, Chevelles, GTOs, anything with chrome and attitude—were his other great love, and he was as comfortable at a car show discussing horsepower as he was in a control rooms.

Glenn is survived by his family, a vast network of friends from both broadcasting and automotive circles, and an enduring body of work that will continue to echo across the airwaves for generations. 

Radio History: Nov 21

➦In 1877…Thomas Edison unveiled his new "talking machine," later called the phonograph. The first thing recorded on Edison's new invention was the song "Mary Had a Little Lamb."  Recording made by Thomas A. Edison on August 12, 1927, at the Golden Jubilee of the Phonograph ceremony. In this recording Edison demonstrates how in 1877 he made the first record on his tinfoil phonograph. The original 1877 recording was not saved and no longer exists.  Edison received a patent three months later.

➦In 1944…"The Roy Rogers Show" aired for the first time featuring the Whippoorwills and the Sons of the Pioneers, was broadcast by the Mutual Broadcasting System. It began as a western music and variety show and evolved into an action-drama series during its 10-year run.

Roy's radio show lasted 11 seasons and the Roy Rogers Show On TV stayed on the air for 6 seasons.  Roy also made a ton of movies and appeared on numerous other radio and TV shows as a guest star! In addition, Roy had a successful recording career for several years with songs that made it to the top of the charts! Most people probably remember him and Dale Evans singing "Happy Trails to You" at the end of each show!

➦In 1963…U.S. President John F. Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline, arrived in San Antonio, Texas. They were starting a two-day visit to Texas that would end in Dallas.

John B Gambling

➦In 1974...New York radio personality John B. Gambling died at age 77.  He was the first of three Gamblings to host the WOR 710 AM ‘Rambling With Gambling’ morning show over a span of 88 years.

He was a member of the The Gambling family, 3 generations of whom - John B., John A. and John R. were hosts of WOR Radio's morning show Rambling with Gambling (now known as The John Gambling Show).

John B. was the host from 1925 to 1959, when he retired in favor of his son, John A. Gambling. With his Musical Clock, his all-in-fun setting-up exercises, cheerio music, wheezy gags, weather information and news scraps, John B. Gambling was a WOR fixture.  At one time he had a in-studio tp provide music band and he aired the March of the Seven Dwarfs every morning at 7 am sharp.

➦In 1979…Personality Harry Harrison aired his last morning show on WABC 770 AM, New York.

Preliminary Bids Due Today For WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery faces a pivotal deadline today as preliminary non-binding bids for all or parts of the company are due by the end of the day, with the board aiming to select a winning bidder or confirm a corporate split before Christmas.

Three major players have emerged as frontrunners in the auction:

• Paramount Skydance, led by David Ellison, is bidding for the entire company at around $23.50 per share (approximately $58 billion total), though the board is holding out for closer to $30 per share (~$74 billion). Ellison is reportedly in talks with Gulf sovereign funds for financing.
• Comcast/NBCUniversal is preparing an offer focused on the Warner Bros. studio and Max streaming service but wants to avoid the declining linear cable networks and CNN.
• Netflix is also targeting the studio and Max, though co-CEOs previously called a full-company bid “unlikely.”

If no acceptable offer materializes, Warner Bros. Discovery will proceed with its previously announced plan to split into two independent companies by April 2026: one housing the studios and streaming (to be led by CEO David Zaslav) and the other containing the linear cable networks (led by CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels).

Shares of WBD have roughly doubled since takeover speculation began in September, recently trading around $23.70. 

The outcome of today’s bid deadline will determine whether a sale occurs or the company moves forward with the breakup, reshaping the future of one of Hollywood’s largest media conglomerates.

And Your 2025 CMA Winners Are..

Lainey Wilson and breakout duo Ella Langley & Riley Green dominated the 59th Annual CMA Awards on November 19, 2025, with each act taking home three trophies, including the night’s top prize.

Lainey Wilson made history as the first solo female host of the CMA Awards in over three decades and capped the evening by winning Entertainer of the Year — her second in three years — along with Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year for Whirlwind. Ella Langley and Riley Green’s viral hit “you look like you love me” swept Single, Song, and Music Video of the Year.

Major upsets shook the night: Cody Johnson ended Chris Stapleton’s long reign as Male Vocalist of the Year, The Red Clay Strays toppled Old Dominion to claim Vocal Group of the Year, and newcomer Zach Top won New Artist of the Year, accepting the trophy with a beer in hand.

Other key winners included:

Key Highlights and Performances

The show kicked off with host Lainey Wilson joining Keith Urban for a medley opener, setting a festive tone. 

Standout moments included:

• Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award: Vince Gill
• Stephen Wilson Jr.'s acoustic cover of "Stand by Me", which earned the night's first standing ovation.
• Kenny Chesney's medley of "American Kids" and "When the Sun Goes Down", getting the crowd on its feet
• A heartfelt tribute to Vince Gill by Brandi Carlile and Patty Loveless on "When I Call Your Name," with pedal steel legend Paul Franklin (who won his first CMA that night) joining in.
• Ella Langley's debut performance of "Choosin' Texas", a high-energy two-step that buzzed on social media for its fresh vibe.
• Duets like Post Malone and Blake Shelton's "Pour Me A Drink" (pre-announced winner) and George Strait with Vince Gill, though some fans noted the legends "looked old" amid the younger crowd.

Red carpet fashion stole early attention, with Kelsea Ballerini in a striking red gown post-EP drop, Megan Moroney in a bejeweled stunner, and Wilson arriving arm-in-arm with fiancé Devlin Hodges. Crossovers like '9-1-1: Nashville' stars LeAnn Rimes, Chris O'Donnell, and Jessica Capshaw added TV flair as presenters.

Consumers Demand AM/FM Radio Stay Built Into New Cars

A nationwide study has been released Critical Mass Insights reveals overwhelming, near-universal consumer support for keeping traditional AM/FM radio as a standard feature in new vehicles — with 96% saying a built-in radio is important when buying a car and 98% insisting it remain easy to access on the dashboard.

Support spans every age group from 18 to 74, including people who rarely listen to terrestrial radio. Nine in ten respondents (90%) say they want radio available for emergencies — severe weather, natural disasters, or fast-breaking events — and 97% consider live radio access critical in those moments.

Key findings at a glance:

• 96% would miss radio if it were removed from new cars
• 89% say the absence of a radio would likely stop them from buying that vehicle
• 97% value completely free audio entertainment in their cars
• 90% say on-air personalities help combat loneliness while driving

“The bottom line is just how much people value having easy access to both AM and FM radio in their cars,” said Elizabeth Falke, Senior Vice President of Research at Critical Mass Insights. “Immediately, half of consumers wouldn’t even consider buying a car without a radio.”

The research highlights radio’s unique role in local news, weather, sports, music discovery, and human connection — benefits consumers say cannot be fully replaced by subscription streaming services. For the significant number of drivers who rely solely on free over-the-air radio, removing it would mean new ongoing costs.

Falke noted the findings align with the firm’s earlier “The Human Consumer” research showing radio’s on-air voices remain a powerful antidote to isolation on the road.

The study underscores a clear message to automakers: as dashboards go digital, eliminating built-in AM/FM radio risks alienating the vast majority of car buyers across all demographics.

TV Ratings: MS NOW Off To A Slow start

FOX News Channel (FNC) saw weekly increases in primetime and total day viewers during the week of November 10, while CNN and MS Now both saw decreases, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel.

Week-over-week, MS Now was down 9% with total day viewers (635,000 viewers) and down 23% with primetime viewers (966,000 viewers). 

In Monday - Sunday primetime FNC nabbed 2.2 million viewers and 191,000 in the 25-54 demo. Across total day (6 AM-6 AM/ET), FNC posted 1.5 million viewers and 129,000 in the 25-54 demo. Year-to-date with weekday primetime viewers, FNC (3,237,000 viewers) continues to lead CBS (3,154,000 viewers) and NBC (3,077,000 viewers).

The Five averaged 3.7 million viewers and 291,000 in the 25-54 demo, leading cable news across the board. Additionally, The Five led NBC’s Law and Order (3.5 million viewers) and The Voice (3.5 million viewers). At 6 PM/ET, Special Report with Bret Baier drew 2.8 million viewers and 246,000 in the 25-54 demo. The Ingraham Angle saw 2.6 million viewers and 216,000 in the 25-54 demo at 7 PM/ET. On Monday November 10, The Ingraham Angle’s interview with President Trump posted 3.1 million viewers, the show’s top show of the quarter. Jesse Watters Primetime commanded 2.9 million viewers and 250,000 in the 25-54 demo at 8 PM/ET. At 9 PM/ET, Hannity posted 2.6 million viewers and 221,000 with A25-54. At 11 PM/ET, FOX News @ Night secured 1.5 million viewers.

FNC’s late-night hit Gutfeld! (weekdays, 10 PM/ET) averaged 2.6 million viewers and 261,000 in the 25-54 demo continuing to outpace the broadcast competition including ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2.3 million viewers), CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2.1 million viewers) and NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (1.3 million viewers).

FNC continued to see its daytime programs outpace the broadcast competition. The Will Cain Show (weekdays, 4 PM/ET; 2,188,000 viewers) led NBC’s Today Third Hour (2,059,000 viewers) and CBS Mornings (1,985,000 viewers). The Faulkner Focus (weekdays, 11 AM/ET; 1,980,000 viewers), America’s Newsroom (weekdays, 9-11 AM/ET; 1,976,000 viewers), Outnumbered (weekdays, 12 PM/ET; 1,955,000 viewers), America Reports (weekdays, 1-3 PM/ET; 1,812,000 viewers) and The Story (weekdays, 3 PM/ET; 1,812,000 viewers) all led NBC’s Today with Jenna and Friends (1,410,000 viewers) and NBC News Daily (1,356,000 viewers).

On Saturday:  Kayleigh McEnany’s Saturday in America (Saturday, 10 AM - 12 PM/ET) was the most-watched cable news show of the day with 1.3 million viewers. FOX & Friends Weekend (weekends, 6-10 AM/ET) followed with 1.2 million viewers. In primetime, My View with Lara Trump (Saturday, 9 PM/ET) and Life, Liberty & Levin (weekends, 8 PM/ET) both posted over 1 million viewers.

On Sunday:  Maria Bartiromo’s Sunday Morning Futures (Sunday, 10 AM/ET) was the number one cable news show of the weekend with 1.5 million viewers. In primetime, Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy (Sunday, 9 PM/ET) led the way with 1.1 million viewers. The Sunday Briefing (Sunday, 11 AM/ET) hosted by Peter Doocy drew 1.2 million viewers.

Source: Nielsen. Big Data + Panel. Week of 11-10-25 ratings data. Average audience for cable news networks Monday-Sunday based on Total Day and Prime (6a-6a, 8P-11P), P2+, P25-54. Cable News/Broadcast Program averages exclude repeats and include the corresponding program name.

📺BROADCAST EVENING NEWS

The week saw a continued post-election normalization for the major broadcast evening newscasts, with audiences stabilizing after the off-year election spikes of early November. 

According to Nielsen live-plus-same-day data, ABC's World News Tonight with David Muir held onto its top spot in total viewers and the key Adults 25–54 demo, averaging 7.412 million total viewers and 912,000 A25-54 viewers. This marked a +3% rebound in total viewers from the prior week (November 3, impacted by the Disney-YouTube TV carriage dispute) but a -3% dip in the demo. Year-over-year (vs. the week of November 11, 2024), it was up +2% in total viewers while down -5% in the demo.

NBC's Nightly News with Tom Llamas came in second across both metrics, averaging 5.892 million total viewers and 792,000 A25-54 viewers—up +4% and +2%, respectively, week-over-week, buoyed by ongoing demo gains from the carriage issue affecting ABC. Year-over-year, it rose +6% in total viewers and was flat in the demo. 

CBS's Evening News with John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois finished third but posted the strongest week-over-week growth, up +6% in total viewers to 4.512 million and +4% in the demo to 612,000 A25-54 viewers. Compared to 2024's same week, it gained +3% in total viewers but dipped -2% in the demo.

ESPN Radio Locks-In MLB Through At Least 2028

ESPN and Major League Baseball announced a multi-year rights extension today that keeps ESPN Radio as the exclusive national audio broadcaster of the World Series, the entire MLB Postseason, the All-Star Game presented by Mastercard, the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, and weekly national games—including Saturday games and Sunday Night Baseball.

The agreement, revealed jointly by ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, extends one of the longest-running partnerships in sports media—now in its fourth decade—and ensures ESPN Radio remains the only place fans can hear every major MLB tentpole event on national radio through at least 2028.

While the broader deal significantly expands ESPN’s television, streaming, and digital rights—including a new 30-game exclusive linear/streaming package, additional holiday broadcasts, and full control of MLB.TV starting in 2026—the radio terms stay unchanged: ESPN Radio retains exclusive national audio rights to baseball’s biggest moments with no interruptions or shared windows.

For millions of fans who follow the game by radio—whether on long drives, at work, or in areas with limited video access—the renewal guarantees the familiar voices of ESPN Radio will continue calling every pitch of the Fall Classic and postseason for the foreseeable future.

Tulsa Radio: Dan Potter Exits News/Talk KRMG

Dan Potter, the longtime host of The KRMG Morning News, has abruptly exited Tulsa’s News/Talk 740 KRMG/102.3 KRMG-FM after 17 years at the station and 13 years anchoring mornings.

The sudden departure came last week, when Potter arrived for what he believed was a routine contract renewal meeting with new owner Dr. Robert Zoellner. Instead, he was told his contract would not be renewed, handed a check, and escorted out by security, he told the Tulsa World.

The move ended one of the longest-running morning news tenures in Tulsa radio history just days after his final show.

Dan Potter

Zoellner Media Group purchased KRMG and its sister stations from Cox Media Group earlier in 2025, marking the first ownership change in decades for the 75-year-old heritage station.

Potter, 61, had been only the third morning host in the program’s nearly 50-year run, following legends John Erling (1976–2005) and Joe Kelley (2005–2012). Under Potter, The KRMG Morning News consistently ranked among Oklahoma’s highest-rated radio news programs and earned two national Marconi Awards for Medium Market Personality of the Year.

Before Tulsa, Potter spent 18 years at Dallas’ 820 WBAP, where he served as news director and won multiple Texas AP and Press Club awards.

No replacement has been named, and the station has made no public comment on the departure or the future direction of the morning show.

ESPN’s Cowboys-Raiders MNF Draws 17.9M Viewers

The Dallas Cowboys’ 33-16 road win over the Las Vegas Raiders on November 17 delivered 17.9 million viewers across ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and NFL+, with the audience surging to a peak of 21 million late in the first half, ESPN announced Tuesday.

The Week 11 primetime blowout marks another ratings triumph for Monday Night Football, which is now on pace for its second-most-watched season in the past 20 years. Through 14 games, the 2025 MNF package is averaging 15.6 million viewers — up 10% from last year and the strongest start since 2006.

Key numbers from the Cowboys-Raiders telecast:

• 17.9 million average viewers (all platforms)
• 21 million peak in the first half
• Up 8% from the comparable 2023 Cowboys-Raiders matchup

The game dominated Monday night television and contributed to MNF’s season-long surge, driven by expanded Nielsen measurement that now includes out-of-home viewing, streaming, and smart-TV data.

On the field, Dak Prescott threw for 278 yards and three touchdowns, while emotional tributes to late Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland and a viral “mime” celebration from tight end Jake Ferguson fueled both the storyline and the late-first-half viewership spike.

Despite ongoing carriage disputes affecting millions of homes, Monday Night Football continues to post double-digit year-over-year gains, solidifying its position as television’s top regular-season primetime franchise.

Dallas Morning News Lay-Offs Impact 26 Staffers

Hearst Corporation is eliminating 26 positions at The Dallas Morning News, including the newspaper’s entire copy desk and sports copy desk, just two months after acquiring the paper in September 2025.

The layoffs will outsource all print page design and production to an external vendor starting in March 2026, following Hearst’s centralized production model used across its other newspapers.

The Dallas News Guild immediately called the cuts a “blatant violation” of its 2023 collective bargaining agreement, which caps outsourcing-related job losses at 20 over three years. The union says it will fight the move through grievances and legal channels.

Hearst says the 26 cuts will be partially offset by 18 new newsroom hires focused on reporting and digital innovation, plus a $6,000 increase in the minimum newsroom salary. The company described the restructuring as necessary to invest in “high-impact journalism” amid declining print revenue.

The Dallas Morning News, purchased from DallasNews Corporation for $88 million, had already cut 85 newsroom jobs in late 2024 before the sale. The latest reductions represent a net loss of eight positions in a newsroom of approximately 157 people.

Affected employees were notified November 19 and are eligible for severance packages and encouraged to apply for other roles within Hearst.

St. Louis Radio: KMOX Reaches 100 Year Milestone

Audacy is proud to celebrate 100 years of KMOX (104.1 FM /1120 AM) in St. Louis. The station has designated November 20 as KMOX Day and will celebrate its centennial anniversary with over 10 hours of exclusive programming featuring current and former KMOX talent, as well as recognizing 12 station pioneers. The broadcast will air from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. CST.

“For 100 years, KMOX has kept St. Louis informed and connected, a legacy we are incredibly proud of,” said Becky Domyan, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy St. Louis. “We now honor the pioneers who helped build this station. They are the definitive voices and leaders who became synonymous with KMOX and defined a century of service. We look forward to building on their foundation and continuing to serve as the home for news St. Louisans rely on for the next hundred years.”

In partnership with the St. Louis Media History Foundation, KMOX will recognize 12 extraordinary pioneers whose vision, talent and dedication helped shape “The Voice of St. Louis” over the years. Honorees were selected for their significant longevity, innovative contributions to the industry and deep connection to St. Louis' civic and cultural life.

Pioneers include former KMOX General Manager Robert Hyland, sports broadcaster Bob Costas, former station hosts Jack Carney, Rex Davis, Bob Hardy, Anne Keefe, John McCormick and Jim White, former St. Louis Cardinals play-by-play announcers Jack Buck, Harry Caray and France Laux, and former St. Louis Blues play-by-play announcer Dan Kelly.

A special recognition will be given to the “Hillbilly Music Era” (1930s-1950s). Before dominating in news and talk, the station's “National Champion Hillbillies” helped shape American entertainment, championed Midwest culture and established KMOX as a station for every listener.

📻Listeners can tune in to KMOX in St. Louis on air and nationwide on the Audacy app and website. Fans can also connect with the station via X, Facebook and Instagram.