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NATIONAL RADIO DAY

Today is National Radio Day! Why do we celebrate National Radio Day? Because of the tremendous impact radio has had on our culture since it’s invention back in 1895 by Gugleilmo Marconi. According to a recent study, 2 out of 3 Americans listen to radio every day. 71% of Americans listen to the radio in the vehicle. And finally, a whopping 9% of radio listeners wished radio would PLAY MORE COMMERCIALS! If I were a business owner, I’d be contacting a JBR Radio Group Account Exec about helping to grow your business with radio. Check out this History of Radio documentary and learn how it all began.

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8 hours ago in Entertainment

Japan’s Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with ‘The Tale of KAHO’ in July

A new book by Haruki Murakami will mark the first time a full-length novel by the Japanese author features a female main character and her pursuit of finding a way out of a bizarre world.

8 hours ago in Sports

Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz out of French Open due to wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz won't play for a third successive French Open title due to a right wrist injury. Alcaraz posted on X on Friday that neither would he appear in the preceding Italian Open in Rome, where he also won last year.

8 hours ago in Entertainment

Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for 2027 with Tiger Woods out

Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland as the Americans try to get back on track against a European team that has dominated the last three decades.