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This article from People magazine features an interview with Adam Carolla, a comedian and radio personality. Carolla discusses various personal experiences, such as the last time he danced at a wedding, his morning superstition of touching the drains in his pool, facing fears while participating in Dancing With the Stars and The Masked Singer, and the last time he cried when Suzanne Somers passed away. He also mentions his habit of singing out loud to remember song names. The article provides a glimpse into Carolla's life and thoughts. [Extracted from the article]

The article profiles Craig Carton, a former New York City sports talk radio host of for WFAN who was arrested by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and found guilty of conspiracy, wire fraud, and securities fraud. Information is provided on his career in radio broadcasting including co-hosting the show "Boomer and Carton" with Boomer Esiason. The article goes on to explain how Carton used money defrauded from investors to repay gambling debts and for personal expenses.

The article profiles radio personality and disc jockey Bobby Bones and the development of his career in the country music industry. Topics discussed include an overview of the personal life of Bones, his career as a disc jockey, his influence and contribution to the music industry, and his personal empowerment.

This article examines the life, career and music of Bob Dylan. The author discusses the musician in various roles, such as that of revolutionary singer and lyricist, pop icon, celebrated artist, and, to some admirers, secular saint. Dylan's decision in 2006 to become host a show on XM satellite radio is discussed. He states that Dylan's audience is largely male and heterosexual. While acknowledging Dylan's achievements, the author cautions against admiring him too much.

This article comments on the importance of Spanish language radio in generating the turnout for the March 25, 2006 protests on behalf of illegal immigrants. The author reports that four competing disk jockeys in the Los Angeles area, Eduardo Sotelo, Renán Almedárez Coello, Ricardo Sánchez and Humberto Luna, put aside differences and personal rivalries to show their support for the rally which drew a large crowd.

The article describes a day with Raashaun Casey, also known as DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Lenard McKelvey, also known as Charlamagne Tha God of the radio show "The Breakfast Club (TBC)." It is noted that the radio show's reach has expanded to 63 radio stations across 40 markets in the U.S. Also reported is the 44 percent year-over-year growth in the 18-34 audience category. The assigned time slot for TBC is from six to 10 in the morning.

The article present an interview with Howard Stern, American radio personality and author. He talks about his latest book "Howard Stern Comes Again", which focused on his radio conversation style, on how his personality has changed over 20 years, and how his style made him rich and popular. The article also discusses about his treatment of sensitive topics like race, political and social issues, and his views on his interview with U.S. president Donald Trump.

The article focuses on the life and career of "The Breakfast Club" radio co-host Lenard McKelvey, who is known as Charlamagne Tha God. Topics discussed include the show being known for interviewing hip-hop artists like Kanye West, Jay Z and Drake, the origin of his name based on the French kind Charlemagne and Five Percenters, and the interview with Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.

An interview with double bassist and radio personality Gary Hickling is presented. Topics discussed include his musical background, his hosting of radio programs in New York City and his reputation as an authority on vocalists and vocal recordings from all eras, particularly with the works of lyric soprano Lotte Lehmann.

The article reports on the March 24, 2016 acquittal of former CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi from charges of sexual assault and one count of overcoming resistance by choking. Topics include Ontario Court Justice William B. Horkins' decision describing the complainants' lack of credibility and reliability, the historical nature of the allegations dating back more than a decade to 2002 and 2003, and why the conviction rate for sexual assault remains low in Canada.

The article focuses on the 40-year experience of Terry Gross, host and co-producer of the NPR radio show, "Fresh Air." Topics discussed include Gross's regular talks about sexuality on her show, her main strengths as a national interviewer, and the evolution of the interview in the U.S., citing in particular its radical shift after World War II. It also details Gross's interviews being compared to therapy, a brief biography of Gross, and her interview with Hillary Clinton in June 2014.

By Okwiri Oduor (One World Publications, ISBN 9780861543878) oneworld-publications.com Rated 4 out of 5 stars Twelve-year-old Ayosa inhabits a world of blurred boundaries. But then Ayosa decides not to wait any more, and her friendship with Mbiu, an orphan dismissed by the townsfolk as a "throwaway child", begins to fill the void. Ayosa is desperate to be wanted and loved, but Nabumbo, whose own childhood was torn apart by tragedy, is unable to fulfil the role she has been given. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on radio personality Jian Ghomeshi and his termination from the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC) for sexual harassment in 2014. Topics include Ghomeshi's recounting of his firing on the online social network Facebook, his behavior toward other employees at the CBC, and the popularity of his radio show "Q."

The article contemplates if radio personality Michael Smerconish will be able to save cable from the tyranny of partisanship. The author states that Smerconish, on the rulings on the case McCutcheon v. FEC, instead of announcing whether it is good or bad, focused on its subtler implications. Smerconish's style of thoughtful, moderate political talk is mentioned.

The article profiles sports commentator Keith Olbermann and Sportscaster Dan Patrick. Olbermann and Patrick discussed various topics including death of Patrick's father due to lung cancer, desire of people working in radio to work on television and to pass the time on SportsCenter. Olbermann mentioned that his father was from Bronx, New York City.

The article profiles talk radio personality Robin Quivers, co-host of the satellite radio program "The Howard Stern Show," focusing on her recovery from bladder cancer. It is noted that she continued to work while undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, but did not mention her illness on the program. Other topics include her 2013 purchase of a large home in New Jersey, her friendship with radio personality Howard Stern, and her practice of Transcendental Meditation.

An interview with Pepe Garza, a radio personality, television (TV) talent-show judge, awards show producer and a multimedia star in the regional Mexican music industry, is presented. Some of the issues he addressed include how he started his social media YouTube program "Pepe's Office" which showcased younger artists, the changes in regional Mexican music and his opinion on the subgenre of regional Mexican music consisting of narcocorridos or songs of the Mexican drug trade.

A biography of fiddler Earl Murphy is presented. He was born in a farm in Saline County, Missouri, and was second among six children. At the age of 9 years old he won his first fiddle contest in 1926. Murphy together with his musical partner Ray Woods were known for their radio show "The Slim and Slivers Show" which aired twice daily from Monday through Friday. It mentions that Murphy received a lifetime achievement award from the "Old-Time Herald" at the MerleFest in 2010.

The article discusses the influence of Republican talk show host Rush Limbaugh on U.S. politics before and after the election of U.S. President Barack Obama. The article also explores public opinion of Limbaugh among Democrats, members of the media, and American voters. The author examines Limbaugh's criticisms of Democratic politicians including Obama, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and former U.S. President Bill Clinton. Limbaugh's influence on talk radio programs is also explored.

Se presenta una biografía del presentador mexicano de radio y televisión Mariano Osorio. Se informa que Osorio nació en 1970 en Veracruz, que empezó a trabajar en una emisora de radio a los 17 años de edad y que estudió comunicación en la Universidad del Tepeyac en el Distrito Federal. Se nota que su programa de radio "Hoy con Mariano" ganó en 2007 y 2008 el premio "Principios," otorgado por el Consejo Mexicano de la Comunicación, por los Mejores Contenidos de la Radio y Televisión.

This article examines how the success of radio talk show host Rachel Maddow suggests that evidence and research might still win political debates in the U.S. as of October 2008. Maddow is unlike many progressive media personalities who sought to replicate the on-air habits of the aggressive shock jocks of the right. Maddow is liberal without an apology or embarrassment and bases her authority on a deep comprehension of policy.

The article features folk-Americana signer/songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard. In the 1970s, Hubbard was, along with Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and many others, part of the vanguard of the Progressive Country movement out of Austin, Texas. Through the rest of the 1970s and on into the 1980s, he mostly worked the honky-tonk circuit, which he said was still about the music and the lyrics. Today, Hubbard is touring steadily and hosting a Tuesday night Americana radio show on New Braunfels FM station KNBT. Hubbard has also begun to mentor other artists.

Presents a biography of David Rakoff, a writer, humorist, social critic, actor and radio personality. He was born in 1964 in Montreal, Quebec. He attended Forest Hill Collegiate Institute, and after graduation enrolled at Columbia University in New York City where he majored in East Asian studies. While working as a translator for a publisher of art books, he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer. His career achievements are explored.

The section lists the Sing Out! Radio Partners for the second quarter of 2006 in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Germany and Portugal. Mike Flynn hosts The Folk Sampler. Bruce Cameron hosts Come All Ye. Ryan O' Connor hosts Goulash. Michael Kleff hosts Lider-Laden and Midnight Blue. Carlos Ferreira hosts Tradisom.

The article profiles brothers, Tom and Ray Magliozzi, radio talk show hosts of the nationally syndicated program "Car Talk" and automobile mechanics. They both write a twice-weekly newspaper column, also called "Car Talk," which is distributed by King Features Syndicate. Their both received a Peabody Award in recognition of their achievements. The article provides an overview of their family and educational background.

The article presents a list of prominent radio and television personalities in New York. Creator and producer David Chase was credited for producing "Deadwood," "The Shield," and "Sleeper Cell." Creators Vernon Chatman and John Lee was responsible for producing "Saturday Night Live." Spanish-speaking jockeys Luis Jimenez and Ramon Broussard are recognized for their proven political power.

The article presents an interview with radio and television personality Howard Stern. He cites the reason for starting his own show. He shares his plans for his Sirius radio channels. He comments on ratings of his show.