Pirate Radio Resurgence, Westwood One Updates, and AI Trends at CES

Michelle kicks off the episode by examining the resurgence of pirate radio and the FCC's strategic countermeasures to address this growing issue. The discussion moves to Westwood One's latest programming updates and their strategic shifts aimed at maintaining industry relevance. Michelle then explores the future of radio with AI, focusing on personalization trends highlighted at CES. The episode also delves into the substantial growth in podcast advertising, offering insights into audience engagement and preferences. A brief sponsor message from Audible follows, before the episode concludes with closing remarks and a reminder for listeners to subscribe.