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Newsmax Wins, Could Chicago Lose the Bears? and a $2.2 Billion Bills Backlash | Record Rewind

Aug 18, 2026 · 16m

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- Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy reveals the company’s first profitable quarter since going public, with broadcast revenue climbing 21% and quarterly net income reaching $2.9 million. - Ruddy details Newsmax’s rapid international expansion, saying the network now reaches more than 100 countries as licensing revenue jumps sharply. - He explains how Newsmax is expanding beyond cable through Newsmax 2, Newsmax Plus, social media and podcasting as news consumption shifts across platforms. - Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich warns that Gov. J.B. Pritzker risks losing the Chicago Bears as the franchise intensifies stadium discussions with Indiana. - Buffalo Bills fans confront obstructed views inside…