Sam Rubin's death after being rushed to hospital: What we know this morning
KTLA's Sam Rubin dies at 64 after sudden heart attack. Tributes pour in for beloved entertainment reporter. Heartbreaking loss.
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KTLA's Sam Rubin dies at 64 after sudden heart attack. Tributes pour in for beloved entertainment reporter. Heartbreaking loss.
Rep. Chip Roy accuses Soros of trying to expedite Audacy purchase through FCC, potentially controlling 220 radio stations across the US.
Beloved Yankees broadcaster John Sterling retires at 85 after 34 seasons, leaving behind iconic home run calls. Fans celebrate his legacy.
Every April 15, MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day with every player wearing the number 42 as the league celebrates the ongoing legacy of Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier. But last week, vandals stole and destroyed a statue of Robinson in Kansas, leading to the community rallying together to restore it. A GoFundMe has been set up by League 42 Foundation to replace the statue, and as of Wednesday morning has raised over $134,000, nearing its $150,000 goal. Dodger fans, baseball fans really, will continue to outlast these vandals because all they offer is wanton destruction. Robinson's legacy cannot be torn down through a shotgun blast or a torn down and burned statute. All these vandals are accomplishing is strengthening the resolve of those who would honor and revere Robinson's legacy.
Speaker Mike Johnson has been associated with right-wing activists with a history of overlooking sexual abuse of minors.
Louisiana House Speaker Mike Johnson campaigned with Josh Duggar, now in prison for child pornography, and has close ties to sexual abusers.
Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old media mogul, is stepping down as leader of Fox's parent company and News Corp. His son, Lachlan Murdoch, will take over.
Minnesota senior safety Tyler Nubin fulfilled his dream of making a game-turning interception and hearing Gus Johnson's voice on TV.
Florida approves controversial conservative videos from PragerU for public school curriculum, raising concerns about biased education.
ESPN has laid off around 20 on-air commentators and reporters, including Jeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber, Jalen Rose, and Steve Young. The layoffs come as part of a cost-saving exercise at the network, following two rounds of mandated cuts by parent company Walt Disney. ESPN is expected to continue assessing its talent pool over the next year as contracts are reviewed or negotiated for renewal.
If you were to ask, "What type of news content can you find under the topic talk radio?", rest assured, there's an ocean out there! Talk about variety!
First and foremost, it's political conversations. Are we really surprised? Think about the major figures in American talk radio; a good number have made their name dissecting politics from different angles. Right-leaning Rush Limbaugh or left-leaning Thom Hartmann, they've carved out spaces where listeners with similar views get their daily dose of political insights – through host monologues or listener call-ins.
But bear in mind, as exciting (or bothersome) as politics can be to some people,that isn't all that talk radio offers . The world of sports has its stalwarts too like Mike Francesa and Chris Russo with strong following chatting away baseballs and home runs rather passionately. And if you're looking for inspiration sprinkled throughout your day, well then authors turned hosts like AZ Taylor sure bring a whole new dimension; alternative perspectives on life is what they typically offer.
The spectrum doesn't end here- Health-related issues? Check. Personal finance talks from established experts like Dave Ramsey? Yes indeed! Faith-based discussions? Absolutely right again! There are even radios stations committed to discussing paranormal activities (spooky but true).
So next time when someone mentions "talk radio", don’t hastily assume it’s only heated political mud-slinging matches – because hey–Talk Radio is so much more than that!