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NPR's The Bryant Park Project Launching Interactive Series on Nuclear Power
October 22, 2007, Washington, D.C. – Starting tomorrow, NPR’s The Bryant Part Project will take a look at nuclear power through a unique multimedia series – including four days of interviews and reports on the radio show and video and interactive features and discussions online. » read more »
2007 MLB World Series Schedule on ESPN Radio
Baseball Tonight To Originate Live From Game Sites
» read more »SportsNation Debuts Oct. 23 Increasing ESPN Radio Interactivity
John Seibel and Orestes Destrade to Co-Host Weekdays 4-6:30 p.m. ET
October 18, 2007 -- Afternoon drive time on ESPN Radio will present a new level of listener involvement starting Tuesday, Oct. 23 when SportsNation with John Seibel and Orestes Destrade debuts in the 4-6:30 p.m. ET time slot Monday-Friday. (In deference to football programming, SportsNation will be aired Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday during the season.) » read more »
Long-Time Voice of the New York Mets Billy Berroa Passes Away
Celebrated Spanish broadcaster's career with the organization spanned two decades
10/18/2007, FLUSHING, N.Y. -- Billy Berroa, New York Mets Spanish Broadcaster on Radio WADO 1280 AM, passed away yesterday in his native country of the Dominican Republic following a long illness. He was 79.
Berroa, who was in his second tour as an announcer for Mets Spanish broadcasts, began announcing Major League Baseball games in 1963. » read more »
Washington Nationals, Bonneville Radio Continue to Play Ball
Broadcast rights granted to Bonneville's Talk Radio 3WT
» read more »Los Angeles Dodgers Sign Multi-Year Broadcast Deal with 790 KABC
Baseball's top broadcast team to return to its previous baseball home of 25 years
10/15/2007, LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Dodgers announced today that they have signed an integrated marketing and broadcasting deal with 790 KABC, according to Dodger Owner Frank McCourt. The deal returns the Dodgers to their radio home from 1973-1997 and includes pre- and post-game shows as well as a weekly talk show for fans. » read more »
Barack Obama Responds to Rep. John Lewis' Endorsement of Hillary Clinton for Democratic Presidential Nomination on NPR, Oct. 13
- Sen. Barack Obama Responds to Rep. John Lewis' Endorsement of Sen. Hillary Clinton for Democratic Presidential Nomination on NPR News' "All Things Considered" Saturday, Oct. 13
- Sen. Barack Obama on Endorsement: "I Can’t Expect To Be Getting Every Single Endorsement, Given the Eight Years of a Clinton Presidency and the Long-Time Relationships That He Has Established" » read more »
790 The Ticket to Carry English Florida Marlins Radio Broadcasts
Florida Marlins sign multi-year deal with 790 The Ticket to carry English radio broadcasts
10/11/2007, MIAMI -- As announced this evening by Florida Marlins President David Samson on The Dan Le Batard Show on 790 The Ticket, the Florida Marlins and 790 The Ticket (WAXY) have agreed to a multi-year contract naming 790 The Ticket the Marlins English radio flagship station. » read more »
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Signs Trailblazing African-American Political Talk Host, Human Rights Leader Mark Thompson
On 'Make It Plain,' His Nationally Renowned Call-In Talk Show, Thompson Tackles Social, Political and Economic Issues From an African-American Perspective 'Make It Plain' Enriches Sirius' Diverse and Powerful Talk Programming Lineup
» read more »Clear Channel Radio Station Q102's Diego Ramos Named One of 'The 75 Greatest Living Philadelphians'
October 9, 2007, Philadelphia, PA – Diego Ramos of Q012’s Booker Show was recently highlighted as one of “The 75 Greatest Living Philadelphians” in an article written by Stu Bykovsky, columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News. The list was created over the summer as Dunkin’ Donuts and the Philadelphia Eagles solicited nominations to tie in with the celebration of the Eagle’s 75th anniversary. Hundreds were nominated for the article and those chosen were selected based on their ability to “motivate, inspire and improve those around them.” » read more »
Kawasaki to Offer XM Satellite Radio on Motorcycles
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA will introduce its first motorcycles with satellite radio this fall through a partnership with XM, the nation's leading satellite radio company.
Kawasaki will offer an all-new, state-of-the-art Premium Audio System on its Vulcan™ 1600 Nomad touring model. This new system will incorporate XM as an option. » read more »
Every MLB Post-Season Game on ESPN Radio
October 2, 2007 -- ESPN Radio’s coverage of the 2007 Major League Baseball post-season will be highlighted by broadcasts of every game – Division Series through the World Series – to more than 350 affiliates nationwide. Coverage will begin with the start of the Division Series on Wednesday, Oct. 3 with a tripleheader – the Colorado Rockies at the Philadelphia Phillies (2:35 p.m. ET), the Boston Red Sox hosting the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (6 p.m.) and the Chicago Cubs visiting the Arizona Diamondbacks (9:35 p.m.). » read more »
Rush Limbaugh: Senate Democrats Condemn Rush Limbaugh's Attack On Our Troops
October 2, 2007 -- Washington, DC — Senate Democrats today sent the following letter to Mark P. Mays, CEO of Clear Channel Communications, calling on him to publicly repudiate Rush Limbaugh’s characterization of troops who speak out against the Iraq war as “phony soldiers.” Despite recent Republican comments condemning verbal attacks on our troops, when given the opportunity to join us in signing this letter, not a single one did so.
Below is the text of the letter:
October 2, 2007
Mr. Mark P. Mays
CEO, Clear Channel Communications Inc.
200 East Basse Road » read more »
Senator Reid: Reid Calls On Senators To Join In Condemning Limbaugh's Attack On Our Troops
October 1, 2007 -- Washington, DC — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid made the following statement today on the floor of the U.S. Senate, urging Senators to sign a letter that calls on Mark P. Mays, CEO of Clear Channel Communications, to publicly repudiate Rush Limbaugh’s characterization of troops who speak out against the Iraq war as “phony soldiers.”
Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: » read more »
MLB Division Series Broadcast Times Announced
10/01/2007 -- The following is the national broadcast schedule for the American League and National League Division Series. TBS will telecast all Division Series games with ESPN Radio providing national coverage.
TBS also will televise tonight's National League Wild Card tie-breaking game between the San Diego Padres and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, as will ESPN Radio. The TBS broadcast will begin at 7:30 p.m. (ET)/5:30 p.m. (MT) and the game's first pitch is scheduled for 7:37 p.m. (ET)/5:37 p.m. (MT). » read more »