Rosen Announces New Partnership With KOA/Denver

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, December 11, 2015

Mike Rosen

Mike Rosen is stepping down from his daily show on iHeartMedia's KOA (NewsRadio 850 AM & 94.1 FM)/Denver and will transition to a contributor role, serving as a regular weekend host and political commentator. In addition, Rosen will be heard as an occasional guest host on both KOA NewsRadio and TalkRadio 630 KHOW. Rosen's final live weekday show will air on December 24.

"After 35 years on-air, I've decided to give myself a little more wellearned leisure time as I pass my 71st birthday," said Rosen. "I've been with KOA for almost 30 years and have loved every minute of it. It's a wonderful station with a glorious history and a great team of people. I couldn't bring myself to just walk away from it, and a full-fledged retirement wouldn't suit a Type-A guy like me. So, I'm delighted to still have a presence with KOA as a part-time on-air contributor."

Rosen has been KOA's midday host since 1988. He has been an editorial-page columnist for both The Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News for more than 30 years, and his columns have appeared in numerous national publications. Rosen has also been featured as a political analyst on several media outlets, and has appeared on "The O'Reilly Factor," "Good Morning America" and "CNN Tonight." In addition, Rosen has served as a guest host for "The Rush Limbaugh Show."

"We owe a debt of gratitude to Mike," said iHeartMedia Denver Market President Tim Hager. "His commitment to our community, his listeners and our advertisers is second- to-none. Although he's stepping down from his daily show, we're fortunate that Mike will continue in a contributor role with KOA NewsRadio 850 AM & 94.1 FM."

With Rosen's exit, Mandy Connell is named as the new midday host on KOA NewsRadio, effective January 4. Connell, an 18-year veteran, is currently the morning host on KOA's sister KHOW. Connell has also held on-air positions at stations in Louisville, Orlando and Fort Myers. In addition, she has been heard nationally, guest-hosting both "America Now" and "The Weekend with Joe Pags" for Premiere Networks.

"Joining the team at KOA NewsRadio is the culmination of a dream I've had for a long time," said Connell. "KOA NewsRadio has a special place in this community and I am truly honored to have the opportunity to take the baton from Mike Rosen."