Archer & Feldman

Inside the iHeart Layoffs One of the biggest rounds of layoffs in radio history is underway, and the effects are being felt across the country. Rob Archer and Charles Feldman are joined by former KFI News Director Chris Little to examine what's happening inside iHeartMedia, why so many local broadcasters are losing their jobs, and what these cuts could mean for the future of radio. The conversatio...

The radio industry may have reached a turning point. Veteran broadcaster and nationally syndicated host Mo'Kelly joins Rob Archer and Charles Feldman to break down what could be the biggest mass layoff in radio history, why companies keep cutting experienced talent, and what it means for the future of local broadcasting. Then the conversation takes an unexpected turn: the future of movies. As YouT...

Two of the biggest names in media are merging — and somebody's going to lose their job. Veteran broadcaster Bob Butler (KCBS, SAG-AFTRA) joins Rob Archer & Charles Feldman to break down what the Paramount/Warner Bros. Discovery deal really means for California workers, CBS News, CNN's non-union talent, and the journalists trying to do their jobs inside the machine. Plus: Is radio news dying —...

Archer and Feldman, from Los Angeles, with Rob Archer and Charles Feldman. In episode five they welcome guest Joel Denver to examine the future of news media in a post‑Trump America: changes at CBS and 60 Minutes, the erosion of trust in mainstream outlets, audience fragmentation, and whether news organizations can ever reverse course. The conversation also explores radio’s reinvention through AI...

In episode four, Rob Archer and Charles Feldman riff on the changing media landscape with a humorous laugh-track experiment, then welcome Habit Coach Ronnie Loaiza to discuss anxiety, layoffs, artificial intelligence fears, and practical tools for coping and rebuilding momentum. The conversation mixes personal stories, concrete habit-building advice, community and networking strategies, and where...

On the day the CBS News Radio chimes go silent, Rob Archer and Charles Feldman talk with former CBS News Radio head Craig Swagler about what led to the network’s collapse, why the decision was made, and what it means for the future of broadcasting. A candid inside look at the shrinking radio business, the decline of legacy media, and what may come next for journalism in America.

Rob Archer and Charles Feldman discuss the demise of CBS News Radio, the collapse of the traditional broadcasting model, and the changing mission of journalism in America. The conversation explores the legacy of Edward R. Murrow, the shrinking world of radio news, corporate media consolidation, and whether moral clarity still has a place in modern broadcast journalism. A thoughtful look at where t...

Radio is changing. Journalism is under pressure. Trust in media is collapsing. Former KNX In Depth hosts Rob Archer and Charles Feldman reunite to talk about what happened to radio, what’s happening to journalism, and why the First Amendment suddenly feels fragile again. Joined by legendary anchor Pat Powers, the first episode mixes insider broadcasting stories, media analysis, newsroom memories,...