July 2023 – Page 36 – Radio News Feeds

Defending Democracy with Malcolm Turnbull returns

July 17, 2023 radionewsfeeds Comments Off

Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has returned with a second season of his Defending Democracy with Malcolm Turnbull podcast.The new eight episodes will continue to examine threats to democracy through interviews with experts on issues like artificial intelligence, defence capabilities and social media algorithms.Former British Prime Minister Theresa May and veteran Homeland Security official John Cohen featured in the first season, and… Read More
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Dream come true: Lauren’s Cinderella story

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KIIS 101.1 Breakfast host Lauren Phillips was left heartbroken when she didn’t land the lead role in her fourth-grade production of Cinderella, so the team at KIIS are pulling some strings to fix that. As a result, Lauren will live out her childhood dreams and take the stage for a one-night-only performance in Midnight: The Cinderella Musical.The special rendition… Read More
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Salem Media Co-Founder & Chairman Emeritus Stuart Epperson Dies At 86

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Salem Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) with a heavy heart, announced today the passing of co-founder, Stuart Epperson. He was 86. Stuart, along with his brother-in-law, Edward Atsinger, founded Salem Communications (now Salem Media Group) in 1986 and expanded Salem’s influence with Christian and politically conservative News Talk formatted radio stations and media assets nationwide. […] […]

SummitMedia Appoints New Promotions Directors In Four Markets

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SummitMedia has appointed new Promotions Directors for three of its markets. Jackie Young will take on the role for the company’s Greenville SC cluster, while expanding her duties in Birmingham. Young, who currently serves as Promotions Manager for Hip Hop “95.7 Jamz” WBHJ and Gospel “Heaven 610/100.1” WAGG in Birmingham, will add the Promotions Director […] […]

Craig Swagler Joins WYPR/WTMD As President/GM

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After departing CBS News after 22 years last week, Craig Swagler is joining Your Public Radio’s Public News/Talk 88.1 WYPR Baltimore/88.1 WYPF Frederick/106.9 WYPO Ocean City and AAA 89.7 WTMD-FM Towson MD as President/General Manager starting August 1. Swagler had spent his career at CBS News rising from a production assistant to Executive Producer of […] […]

Lotus Expands In Sacramento

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Lotus Communications is expanding its holdings in the Sacramento market with the purchase of Business “Money 105.5” KSAC-FM Dunnigan CA from Salem Communications for $1 million. Lotus will begin operating KSAC-FM via Time Brokerage Agreement on Tuesday, August 1. The deal does not include the current format and intellectual property of the “Money” brand. The […] […]