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WRFH Students Produce Election Night Coverage

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Pictured above are some of the students at Hillsdale College producing election coverage on the school’s WRFH-FM, Hillsdale, Michigan “Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM.” The students broadcast from the school’s Searle Center and invited students, faculty, and staff to join to watch election results roll in and listen to analysis. Station general manager Scot Bertram comments, “Students work incredibly hard to prepare for this quite unpredictable night. It’s a great team-building exercise and exposes our staff to all aspects of running a great live event. I’ve heard from many students who took part in our previous Election Night broadcasts that it was one of their favorite experiences on campus and drew them deeper into the journalism program here at Hillsdale.”

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TALKERS News Notes

SiriusXM Reveals Election Coverage. SiriusXM today announce its live programming for the 2026 midterm elections, with its political talk channels delivering wall-to-wall coverage throughout election night and into the following day. Starting November 2, Stephen A. Smith will broadcast live from Washington, D.C., for three consecutive evenings, hosting editions of “Straight Shooter with Stephen A.” in front of a studio audience. On Election Night, Megyn Kelly will host a live broadcast from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm ET.

iHeartRadio Unveils “Lite Mode.” iHeartRadio today announces the launch of “Lite Mode,” a new product feature for the iHeartRadio app designed to give users the ability to simply and quickly toggle back and forth between full-function mode and the ‘just essentials’ Lite Mode depending on their usage and needs at any time. iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group CEO Conal Byrne says, “Radio is uniquely personal – it’s about companionship. Our listeners sometimes want to browse and discover, and at other times they simply want to go directly to what they’re looking for. This new ability to toggle between full functionality and Lite Mode, which has just the essentials, gives them the opportunity to make every experience the right one for them.

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Starnes Offers Free National Election Night Coverage

Todd StarnesStarnes Media Group will broadcast a six-hour election night special hosted by nationally syndicated talk star and radio station owner Todd Starnes. “Election Night Across America With Todd Starnes” will include co-anchors Ben Deeter of Starnes’ KWAM, Memphis along with Mary Walter and Robyn Pfaffman. The show will feature top newsmakers, candidates, live reports from presidential campaign headquarters and calls from listeners. The one-time special is available free of charge to radio stations across the nation. Starnes is a well-respected conservative voice and a member of the TALKERS Heavy Hundred. For information on broadcasting the show, contact todd@starnesmediagroup.com.