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WIP-FM/Philadelphia Afternoon Host Josh Innes Out
RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, August 24, 2016 |
Veteran Sports/Talk host Josh Innes is out of afternoons at WIP-FM (Sports Radio 94)/Philadelphia reports Philly.com. The move follows Innes' harsh criticism of crosstown competitor Mike Missanelli and WPEN-FM (97.5 The Fanatic) over a story involving a white producer creating a black character to call in to the show. In January, Innes was suspended for three days over his use of a racial epithet.
"We can confirm that Josh Innes is no longer with WIP," a spokesperson said in a statement. "Various station personalities will fill in during the afternoon show until a new host is announced." Marc Farzetta and Hollis Thomas hosted Wednesday's show. Innes was fired just an hour before he was set to take the air.
Innes was previously suspended by WIP back in January after using a racial epithet on air to describe Eagles center Jason Kelce. The remark was based on a Malcolm X quote. More recently, Innes was criticized by some listeners for sharing a photo of a performer in blackface in response to the controversy over a fake caller at WPEN.
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