Radio's Biggest Layoff Ever... and the Future of Movies

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 YouTube creators, AI, and new production tools reshape Hollywood, are traditional filmmakers facing the same disruption radio has already experienced? Mo explains why the next generation of storytellers may look very different from the last. Topics include: • The latest iHeartMedia layoffs and what they reveal about the industry's direction • Why automation and consolidation are changing radio forever • The challenge facing veteran broadcasters in today's job market • Whether podcasting is really the answer after radio • How independent creators are competing with legacy media • Why Hollywood may be headed for the same kind of disruption • AI, YouTube creators, and the changing economics of entertainment Archer & Feldman is the podcast where two veteran broadcasters pull back the curtain on media, journalism, technology, and the future of the business. Subscribe for new episodes every week. #Radio #Broadcasting #Podcast #iHeartMedia #Media #Journalism #Hollywood #Movies #AI #ContentCreators