In spite of the fact that Clear Channel owns so many more stations than CBS, you have to wonder how number two gets away with so much less blame for helping the radio industry into the dumpster. It's true that Clear Channel started off the consolidation era with great hubris and litigiousness, but CBS shouldn't get a free pass in my view. Imagine if these two companies decided to lead rather than bleed the radio sector through consolidation. Imagine if even one of these giant companies decided to run their stations as separate entities and take a pass on the cutting and running they both did. Imagine more choices for the listeners.&hellip
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