{"id":587260,"date":"2026-02-13T14:32:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T14:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/587260\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T14:32:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T14:32:33","slug":"barrett-medias-top-20-major-market-news-talk-radio-afternoon-shows-of-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/587260\/","title":{"rendered":"Barrett Media\u2019s Top 20 Major Market News\/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

– Advertisement –\"Jim<\/a><\/p>\n

Barrett Media\u2019s Top 20 of 2025 for News\/Talk Radio is presented by\u00a0JJ Surma Voiceovers. Be sure to check out JJ\u2019s work and learn how he can elevate your brand by clicking\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Our news\/talk series rolls on today with a look at the Top 20 Major Market Afternoon shows of 2025. To see all of the results, visit our\u00a0website<\/a>,\u00a0subscribe to our newsletters<\/a>, or follow\u00a0us on Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>, TikTok<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> and\/or X<\/a>. The full schedule of upcoming releases is listed down below the images.\u00a0After the Top 20 series ends in March, I will record a video discussing the entire process. That video will be posted on the Barrett Media YouTube page<\/a>. Make sure you subscribe so you\u2019re notified once the video goes live.<\/p>\n

As you review these results,\u00a0please remember that they represent the collective feedback shared by our industry voters.\u00a0Barrett Media does not vote in this process. Our role is to assemble the group, collect the votes, and present the information.<\/p>\n

Important Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

#1 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>These results are based on 2025\u2019s performance. 2026 changes have no effect on the voting.<\/p>\n

#2 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0We ask our voters to supply photos and logos to avoid headaches. Some comply, but most don\u2019t. It forces us to spend a lot of time digging for images to highlight everyone. For that reason, there are no photo changes unless it involves a mistake. Thanks in advance for understanding.<\/p>\n

#3 \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Our executive panel consists of forty (40) program directors and corporate executives from radio\u2019s top broadcasting companies. They include Audacy, iHeart, Cumulus, Cox Media Group, Townsquare Media, Hubbard Radio, Bonneville, Radio One, Nexstar Media, Zimmer Communications, Connoisseur Media, Salem Radio Network, Premiere Networks, Fox News Radio, and a number of independently owned and operated outlets. Our voting group is large because we want feedback from all areas of the country. We also try to make sure the results don\u2019t favor any one company.<\/p>\n

#4<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0The criteria for our voters included the ear test, originality, multi-platform impact, ratings success, clearance (national shows) and industry buzz. Keep in mind, our voters live in different cities, work for different companies, have different tastes, and value certain factors higher than others. This is not a perfect system but it\u2019s one we feel good about using to showcase the industry\u2019s best.<\/p>\n

#5<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>A total of 36 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News\/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows category.<\/p>\n

And the Winner Is\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mitch Albom<\/strong> of WJR 760 in Detroit. This is Mitch\u2019s first category win since Barrett Media started this series in 2022. He ranked 5th in 2024, 3rd in 2023, and 2nd in 2022. Congratulations to Mitch, WJR PD Ann Thomas, and their entire team on the well deserved recognition.<\/p>\n

I want to thank\u00a0Dylan Barrett<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for creating the artwork, and each voter who participated in the process. Now without further delay, here are Barrett Media\u2019s Top 20 Major Market News\/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025.<\/p>\n

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Additional Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n