New Urban AC Station in Texas is "96.3 RNB"

Entercom drops Conservative AM talk station simulcast of “Talk 1370” for Today’s R&B Music Entercom Austin has announced the launch of the New 96.3 R&B. Previously, 96.3 FM had been utilized as the KJCE FM simulcast. 96.3 R&B will feature Steve Harvey in the morning and the very best in urban adult contemporary music throughout the day. “Entercom couldn’t be more excited to launch the New 96.3 R&B here in Austin. For years, the African-American community has been underserved by radio in this market, and 96.3 R&B will super serve this vital and growing community,” said Alan Kirshbom, Entercom Austin … Continue reading New Urban AC Station in Texas is "96.3 RNB"

Black Talk Radio On The Rise

Jamie Foxx makes a statementat BET Awards 2013 With the election of our nation’s first black president…black men crave talk radio, as a sounding board for their opinions, source for news and informationFROM THE RADIO AGENCY SOUNDING BOARD The days of talk radio dominating the general market for white male listeners is beginning to fade to black, literally. Black talk radio is on the rise in major markets across the country boasting an affluent listenership of educated black men 45+ with real spending power. Robert “Rob” Redding, Jr.; entrepreneur, journalist and nationally-syndicated black talk radio show host, currently heard in multiple … Continue reading Black Talk Radio On The Rise

Rush Limbaugh, Michael Steele and "The Official Obama Criticizer, Bo Snerdley"

“…Bootylicious homegirl Michelle and your two shorties” “I thought it was highly inappropriate. It is stupid. It’s not something that furthers the conversation.” – Michael Steele There’s a bit more dust-up between former Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele and talk show host Rush Limbaugh over the “The Official Obama Critizer” bit after questioning on Rob Redding’s Redding News Review talk show. Redding asked Steele about the bit in which a “so-called staffer” at the Rush Limbaugh show, Bo Snerdley, gives an Ebonics translation for the hood criticizing President Obama. Michael Steele responded to the bit by saying, “I thought … Continue reading Rush Limbaugh, Michael Steele and "The Official Obama Criticizer, Bo Snerdley"

>President Obama receives praise from Rush Limbaugh (VIDEO)

>“We need to open the program today by congratulating President Obama,” Limbaugh said on his Monday show. “President Obama has done something extremely effective, and when he does, this needs to be pointed out.” Yes, as unbelievable as this may sound, conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh heaps tons of praise onto President Obama for following the Bush era policies. He went on to say Thank God for President Obama and that the President single-handedly understood what was at stake here. He alone understood the need to get DNA to prove the death. http://videos.mediaite.com/embed/player/?layout=&playlist_cid=&media_type=video&content=RWWX8432MDFSSVTH&read_more=1&widget_type_cid=svp Continue reading >President Obama receives praise from Rush Limbaugh (VIDEO)

>Talkers Magazine Names Seven African American Talk Show Hosts in their Top 100

> The Number One talk show host in the country according to Talkers Magazine’s “The 100 Most Important Radio Talk Show Hosts of All Time” is Rush Limbaugh. Former radio host and now daytime TV star Wendy Williams also makes the list. But you might be surprised to find out the African American radio host that is ranked the highest. Read more in the Redding News Review Continue reading >Talkers Magazine Names Seven African American Talk Show Hosts in their Top 100

>Only This Will Make the Media Forget About the Oil Spill in the Gulf: Obama’s Runaway General in Afghanistan, Stanley McChrystal

>General Stanley McChrystal and his staff insulted most of their White House bosses in remarks to Rolling Stone magazine article “The Runaway General.” The general has already submitted his resignation prior to meeting with a furious President Obama scheduled for today. The question begs to be ask,”Didn’t General McChrystal know that the interview in Rolling Stone magazine would lead to his firing?” We expect the media and talk radio to focus solely on this topic over the next couple of days… How will President Obama fare from a media perspective will be interesting. Continue reading >Only This Will Make the Media Forget About the Oil Spill in the Gulf: Obama’s Runaway General in Afghanistan, Stanley McChrystal

>Mancow Muller Fired From WLS Radio Chicago Says "There’s no rhyme or reason to this business"

>Management says Mancow is not a good fit on the conservative talk radio station. Do radio talk show host need to be Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity clones to get a job?Popular Chicago radio personality Mancow Muller was fired from his job as midday personality on news and conservative talk station WLS-AM Wednesday after only 16 months, a move Muller said had “no rhyme or reason.” Muller, along with co-host and radio veteran Pat Cassidy, had the 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. slot at WLS, but were fired following their Wednesday show. WBEZ’s Robert Feder reports that the duo will … Continue reading >Mancow Muller Fired From WLS Radio Chicago Says "There’s no rhyme or reason to this business"