{"id":464623,"date":"2026-02-12T17:56:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T17:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/464623\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T17:56:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T17:56:20","slug":"barrett-medias-top-20-major-market-news-talk-radio-midday-shows-of-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/464623\/","title":{"rendered":"Barrett Media\u2019s Top 20 Major Market News\/Talk Radio Midday Shows of 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8211; Advertisement &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jimcutler.com\/jim-cutler-demos\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"90\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Jim Cutler Voicesovers\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/JimCutler_Aug23.gif\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jjsurma.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Day 3 of our news\/talk series highlights the Top 20 Major Market Midday shows of 2025. To learn of future results, visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/barrettmedia.com\/category\/barrett-media-top-20\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/barrettmedia.com\/subscribe\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">newsletters<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Barrett_Media\" rel=\"nofollow\">X<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BarrettMedia\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/barrettmedia\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@barrettmedia\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/barrettmedia_\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/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\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@barrettsportsnewsmedia\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barrett Media YouTube page<\/a>. Be sure to subscribe so you\u2019re notified once the video goes live.<\/p>\n<p>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<p>Important Information<\/p>\n<p>#1 \u2013\u00a0These results are based on 2025\u2019s performance. 2026 changes have no effect on the voting.<\/p>\n<p>#2 \u2013\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<p>#3 \u2013\u00a0Our 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<p>#4\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<p>#5\u00a0\u2013\u00a0A total of 37 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News\/Talk Radio Midday Shows category.<\/p>\n<p>And the Winner Is\u2026<\/p>\n<p>For the second straight year, <a href=\"https:\/\/710wor.iheart.com\/featured\/mark-simone\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Simone<\/a> of 710 WOR in New York claims the top spot. Congrats to Mark, Tom Cuddy and the entire 710 WORC team on the well deserved recognition.<\/p>\n<p>I want to thank\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dylan-barrett-2334a1125\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dylan Barrett<\/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 Midday Shows of 2025.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"264293\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264293\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/46-1-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"264292\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264292\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/47-1-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"264300\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264300\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/48-1-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"264307\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264307\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/49-1-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"264302\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264302\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/50-1-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"264297\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264297\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/51-1-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"264294\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264294\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/52-1-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"264301\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264301\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/53-1-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"264296\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264296\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/54-1-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"264304\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264304\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/55-1-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"264299\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264299\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/56-1-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"264306\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264306\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/57-1-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"264295\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264295\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/58-1-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"264305\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264305\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/59-1-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"264298\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264298\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/60-1-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"264311\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264311\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/61-1-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"264303\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264303\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/62-1-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"264310\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264310\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/63-1-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"264309\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264309\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/64-1-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"264308\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-264308\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/65-1024x576.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Additional Notes:<\/p>\n<p>Mark Simone\u00a0scored a thirty one (31) point win over KFI\u2019s John Kobylt to occupy the top spot. However, Simone and Kobylt finished tied for the most first-place votes in the category with four (4).<\/p>\n<p>Spots 21-25 were filled by Jackie Page, Chris &amp; Joe, KCBS Midday News, Dawn Stensland, and\u00a0Jake Skorheim &amp; Spike O\u2019Neill.<\/p>\n<p>The closest contest was for 6th place where John Williams finished two (2) points ahead of Greg Kelly.<\/p>\n<p>Of the 37 shows to appear on submitted ballots, nine (9) received at least one 1st place vote.<\/p>\n<p>BM Top 20 of 2025 Remaining Schedule:<\/p>\n<p>Friday February 13\u00a0= BM Top 20 Major\/Mid Market N\/T Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025<\/p>\n<p>Monday February 16\u00a0= BM Top 20 Major\/Mid Market N\/T Radio Program Directors of 2024<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday February 17\u00a0= BM Top 20 Major\/Mid Market N\/T Radio Stations of 2025<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday February 18\u00a0= BM Top 20 Major\/Mid Market News Media Digital Shows of 2025<\/p>\n<p>Thursday February 19\u00a0= BM Top 20 Major\/Mid Market News Television Shows of 2025<\/p>\n<p>Friday February 20\u00a0= BM Top 20 Major\/Mid Market News Television Talent of 2025<\/p>\n<p>Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news, and sports media industries.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__barrettmedia.com_subscribe_&amp;d=DwMFAw&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=4MLBr6iHQinVg_Olazc2OjkXveRyhK_22x-NakxcCXM&amp;m=_esp3qVo0yh3ATvU4uUVbYP6DXCGpx8bWNH_irzqntTE5miRdcA0Kf1hkFmJNTB_&amp;s=ceXx7nV8jZQX7ERTlh_KRpsjofV8w6lHSPNxKkrOQ8c&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sign up<\/a>\u00a0for our newsletters\u00a0to stay updated and get the latest information right in your inbox.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"image\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/JB-400x400-1.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jason Barrett is the Founder and CEO of Barrett Media. The company launched in September 2015 and has provided consulting services to America\u2019s top audio and video brands, while simultaneously covering the media industry at <a href=\"https:\/\/barrettmedia.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BarrettMedia.com<\/a>, becoming a daily destination for media professionals. Prior to Barrett Media, Jason built and programmed 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He was also the first sports programmer for SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, which later became 97.5 The Fanatic. Barrett also led 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340\/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY, and worked on-air and behind the scenes at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years at ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT producing \u2018The Dan Patrick Show\u2019 and \u2018GameNight\u2019. JB can be reached on Twitter @SportsRadioPD or by email at <a href=\"https:\/\/barrettmedia.com\/2026\/02\/12\/barrett-medias-top-20-major-market-news-talk-radio-midday-shows-of-2025\/mailto:Jason@BarrettMedia.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jason@BarrettMedia.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#8211; Advertisement &#8211; Barrett Media\u2019s Top 20 of 2025 for News\/Talk Radio is presented by\u00a0JJ Surma Voiceovers. 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