Another iron chef moment for radio.

Another iron chef moment for radio.

Author: Game Changers: Radio August 29, 2025 Duration: 55:05

This week, we ask the big question: can radio truly own a story that's already broken the internet? Taylor Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce lit up the feeds—so what role should radio play when the world is already talking?

We also break down the latest financial scorecards: momentum is clearly with SCA while ARN faces tougher headwinds. What's driving the split and what does it mean for the future of both networks? Media analyst Tim Burrowes joins us to unpack the fallout.

Plus, who deserves to be the next inductee into Radio's Hall of Fame?

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