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Radio pro Jim Watkins is self-syndicating a daily one-hour show called, “Speaking Out with Jim Watkins.” He calls it a “truly thoughtful one-hour show that gives people a snapshot of America right now.” Current affiliate stations include: KMZQ, Las Vegas; KFXR, Dallas; KPRC, Houston; KTMS, Santa Barbara; KVTA, Ventura; KSBN, Spokane; KIKO, Phoenix; and KWWV-HD, San Luis Obispo. Watkins can be reached at 239-470-9297 and Jwatkins00@comcast.net.

SiriusXM announces that Subaru expands the installation of SiriusXM to make the audio entertainment offering a standard feature beginning with its entire model year 2025 vehicle lineup in the United States. SiriusXM with 360L combines satellite and streaming content delivery into a single, cohesive in-vehicle entertainment experience.

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Tucker Carlson Wants Out of His Non-Compete

According to a story by Nicolas Reimann at Forbes, former FOX News Channel star Tucker Carlson, through his attorney Bryan Freedman, is working to get out of his contract with FOX News that could keep him offim competing news outlets through 2025. Carlson and FOX parted ways several weeks ago but Carlson’s contract with the media firm could keep him from working from another media outlet while FOX continues to pay him $20 million per year. Reimann’s piece indicates that Carlson is fielding offers from numerous conservative news/talk outlets including Newsmax, Rumble, One America News, and The Daily Wire. Freedman told Axios, “The idea that anyone is going to silence Tucker and prevent him from speaking to his audience is beyond preposterous.” Read the Forbes story here.