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The definitive weekly briefing from the National Association of Broadcasters. Every Wednesday morning we cut through the week's legislative noise to bring you a sharp, five-minute breakdown of the regulatory conversations and Capitol Hill maneuvers that directly impact your license, your newsroom, and your bottom line. We provide the context you won't find in a headline. Dive deeper at nab.org

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Wednesday · 5 min
Clay Travis: Sports Fans Pay More, Get Less
At NAB Show New York, NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt talks with OutKick founder and radio host Clay Travis about why sports fans are paying more and getting less, why Travis believes streaming-only NFL games violate the Sports Broadcasting Act, and how big games on broadcast drive audiences to local news and fund local journalism. Guest: Clay Travis, Founder, OutKick; Co-host, The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show Host of panel: Curtis LeGeyt, President and CEO, National Association of Broadcasters NAB Show New York: https://www.nabshowny.com OutKick: https://www.outkick.com The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show: https://www.clayandbuck.com National Association of Broadcasters' Game On Campaign: https://www.nab.org/SportsTools Sports Broadcasting Act (15 U.S.C. 1291): https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/1291
October 21 · 5 min
Election and Early Voting Programming
With Election Day less than two weeks away, Gray Media's James Finch shares how stations are educating the electorate and meeting audiences on new platforms. And Yadira Sanchez of Poder Latinx and Vote Early Day shares how local broadcasters can help voters cast their ballots early, reach diverse Latino audiences, and serve as trusted messengers. Vote Early Day is Saturday, October 24th. Guest: James Finch, Senior Vice President, News Services, Gray Media Guest: Yadira Sanchez Vote Early Day: https://voteearlyday.org Poder Latinx: https://poderlatinx.org NAB Spot Center: https://psa.nab.org/ Gray Media: https://gray.tv
October 14 · 7 min
The Stories That Demand Answers
Kelly Dietz, a producer at Minneapolis–St. Paul's KARE 11, takes us behind the scenes of the station's award-winning investigation into a failed heart transplant at the Mayo Clinic and discusses the enduring importance of local watchdog journalism. Plus, NAB's April Carty-Sipp previews NAB Show New York, highlighting sessions and innovations to help radio and television broadcasters grow audiences and drive revenue. Guest: Kelly Dietz, Producer, KARE 11 Guest: April Carty-Sipp, NAB KARE 11: "A Perfect Heart" NAB Show New York October 21-22, 2026
October 7 · 10 min
How Broadcasting Stays Relevant
Guest: Joel Oxley NAB Joel Oxley to Receive the 2026 National Radio Award NAB AM Radio Toolkit NAB Show New York
September 30 · 7 min
The Vital Role of Local Journalism
Guests: Barbara Maushard, Senior Vice President and Chief Content Officer, Hearst Television Dr. Christine Yu Moutier, Chief Medical Officer, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention NABLF: Celebration of Service to America Awards American Foundation for Suicide Prevention NAB: Mental Health Resources for Journalists
September 23 · 8 min
New Approaches to Local Storytelling
Guest: Catherine Badalamente, Graham Media Group Guest: Congressman Jeff Crank (CO-05) Local 4 Foregrounds Coffee AM radio tools for stations: www.nab.org/AMToolkit
September 16 · 5 min
AM Radio's Big Win
Congressman Mark Alford (MO-4) Congressman Mike Flood (NE-1) NAB Applauds Overwhelming Bipartisan House Passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act AM radio tools for stations: www.nab.org/AMToolkit Game On tools for stations: www.nab.org/SportsToolkit NAB: Keep the Game On campaign
September 9 · 8 min
Reporting Sept 11, 2001
Guest: Jim Handly, Anchor, WRC-TV, NBC4 Guest: David Paine, President and Co-Founder, 9.11 Day NBC Washington NAB: Remembering 9/11 NAB: 9/11 Day PSAs 9.11 Day: Resources NAB Statement: NAB Applauds Planned House Floor Vote on AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
September 2 · 6 min
America 250 Coverage; Critical Push for AM Radio
Guest: Almin Karamehmedovic, President, ABC News Guest: Nic Anderson, Vice President Government Affairs, Salem Media Group ABC News: America 250 Disney: Disney Celebrates America 250 NAB: AM Radio Toolkit Sports Business Journal: Freedom 250 Grand Prix's success in Washington, DC, highlighted IndyCar/ Fox Sports Partnership
August 26 · 6 min
Broadcast Workforce Pipeline
Building broadcasting's future starts with investing in people and communities. This week on "Airtime," hear how the NAB Leadership Foundation is connecting emerging talent with careers in radio and television, how local stations are supporting families during back-to-school season, and how NAB's upcoming AI training with the Google News Initiative can help stations strengthen journalism, audience engagement and digital revenue. NAB Leadership Foundation NABLF Career Fair at NAB Show New York: Oct. 21-22 NAB Michelle Duke WLEN 103.9 FM Sock Hop & Undie Drop Off NAB: Google News Initiative AI Training for Broadcasters: Audience and Revenue Track (Sept. 24th – Dec. 17)
August 19 · 5 min
National Radio Day, NextGen TV and Helping Vets
NAB Blog: Keeping Free Television Strong Requires Modern Technology WBAL-11 TV: Follow the Journey to Train WBAL-TV's Fourth Puppy with a Purpose, Gunner NAB Joins Global Coalition to Protect Radio's Place in the Connected Care
August 12 · 4 min
FCC Decision on TV Ownership Cap
NAB Applauds FCC Decision to Eliminate Outdated National TV Ownership Cap FCC August Open Meeting
August 5 · 6 min
Building Relationships with Lawmakers
Get in touch with Sue Keenom, NAB SVP of State, International, and Board Relations 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards FCC: August 2026 Open Commission Meeting
July 29 · 6 min
Speaker of the House on AM Radio Act
NAB AM Toolkit: NAB: Hurricane checklist NAB Webinar: Preparing for the Upper C-Band Transition - What Broadcasters Need to Know NAB Membership Information The Wrap: World Cup Scores Record Breaking Final With Over 62 Million Viewers Across Fox, Telemundo
July 22 · 6 min
FCC Considers Ownership Rules
FCC: August 2026 Open Commission Meeting NAB: Modernize the Rules NAB NextGen TV News Technology Lab NAB Show New York
July 15 · 6 min
AM Radio Advocates on Capitol Hill
NAB: On Capitol Hill, Broadcasters Public Safety Leaders and Advocates Deliver a Simple Message: Pass the AM Radio Bill July 13, 2026: Trump, Johnson on Hugh Hewitt Show NAB Issue Summary: Keep AM Radio in Cars to Ensure Public Safety FOX Sports: FIFA World Cup 2026 NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt Statement on the Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham
July 8 · 6 min
GPS Spoofing and Jamming; America 250 Block Party
Resilient Navigation and Timing Foundation NAB: Broadcast Positioning System (BPS) Airtime June 3, 2026: NAB Announces BPS Company Merkhet Solutions iHeart: America 250: A Journey Through American History Broadcasters Associations Representing all 50 States, D.C. and Puerto Rico Back NO FAKES Act NAB Statement on Committee Markup and Passage of the NO FAKES Act NAB Spot Center: Broadcast-Ready Radio and Televsion PSAs
July 1 · 6 min
Celebration of Service to America Winners
NAB Leadership Foundation Celebration of Service to America Awards 2026 Winners Take It Down Act NAB: Our American Story, Local Edition: A Guide for TV and Radio Stations
June 24 · 5 min
Protecting Free Sports and Broadcast Prep for America 250
June 10, 2026 U.S. House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust hearing: Examining the Sports Broadcasting Act Fans Have More Friends American 250.org: U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission NAB: Our American Story, Local Edition: A Guide for TV and Radio Stations
June 17 · 5 min
House Majority Whip Talks AM Radio
H.R. 979 AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 Majority Whip Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-6) NAB: Keep AM Radio in Cars to Ensure Public Safety NAB Airtime May 27, 2026: Major Hill Moves for AM Radio

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