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We can pretend there's some random revitalization on the way. Vintage and nostalgia are absolutely having a moment with younger demographics right now -- except for AM radio. They don't care about it, and let's face it: they're never going to.

"Make no mistake: the next generation of sports fans isn’t choosing between AM, FM, or even streams. They’re choosing between personalities, access, and interaction. Increasingly, that decision is happening on YouTube."

Conservative media built an ecosystem — from talk radio to podcasts to cable news — that turns casual listeners into passionate advocates. Liberal media, by and large, hasn't done that — at least not at the same scale.

I hate to hit you with this truth bomb: we are all replaceable. It is show business.

"The Masters’ disciplined mindset translates powerfully into the business—and radio—world. Companies that thrive over time are often the ones that resist shortcuts, protect their standards, and obsess over consistency in execution."

He was, without question, a legend of the medium. And while some might think there's nothing to learn from someone who made a living laughing on the air, they'd be wrong.

"Sinclair sees real revenue potential in the podcasting space and presented it to buyers with the same seriousness they'd give any major television property."

"Technology should push broadcasting forward. It should make great storytellers better, not make storytellers optional. That’s the feeling I carried with me from my time in Vegas two years ago, and still have today."

This year, over 500 stations from across a wide spectrum of formats participated, and over 30,000 people responded.

Where does radio fit in with all this? It's still free.