Radio
Articles involving radio, including broadcast companies and industry trends.

Sen. Rand Paul prevents “unanimous” passage of AM radio bill
Senator Rand Paul said the government was overstepping its bounds by pushing a bill that would mandate AM radio access in electric cars.

CBC to lay off 600 jobs amid budget crisis
Canada's public broadcaster says the job losses are intended to help address a $125 million budget shortfall.

Spotify cutting 1,500 jobs in effort to reign in costs
The job cuts amount to a 17 percent reduction in Spotify's global workforce, which was stacked at a time when the company saw explosive growth.

SiriusXM will continue offering MLB audio coverage through 2028
The satellite and streaming radio company has renewed its agreement with Major League Baseball.

Podcast app Castro to shut down, former staffer says
Castro, a popular podcast app for Apple iPhones, will shut down in the coming months, according to a former staffer who worked on the product.

Fubo partners with Super Hi-Fi for AI-powered “radio” streams
Fubo is known for its robust line-up of live sports channels. Now, the company is breaking into the streaming radio space.

TuneIn revives former SiriusXM channel from Garth Brooks
TuneIn is reviving "The Garth Channel" one year after the channel was shut down on satellite radio provider SiriusXM.

Police: Recount editor Slade Sohmer discussed abusing children online
A 24-page police affidavit claims former SiriusXM host Slade Sohmer admitted to sexually abusing children through online programs.

Former SiriusXM host Slade Sohmer charged with child sex crimes
Prosecutors say Slade Sohmer, 44, of Massachusetts received hundreds of images depicting child pornography.

FCC chair says local news producers should get priority review of license renewals
The head of the FCC says prioritizing those who produce and air community-based content would help support local journalism.

NYSE deadline for Audacy runs out after de-listing from stock exchange
Audacy's journey on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has taken a tumultuous turn, culminating in its official delisting from the Big Board.

NAB takes automakers to task over AM radio statements
The broadcaster lobbying group is countering a critical blog post written by an automotive industry organization that took the radio industry to task.