Mac Watson Exits KTAR-FM/Phoenix as Afternoon Co-Host

Mac Watson

Mac Watson exits Bonneville News/Talk KTAR-FM Phoenix as afternoon co-host after 12 years with the station. He had hosted afternoons with co-host Larry Gaydos after moving up to afternoon in October, 2008. Watson joined KTAR in 2007 from News/Talk WRVA-AM/Richmond, VA where he also aired in afternoons. Previously, Thompson was PD of News/Talk KAGM-FM (106.3 Talk FM)/Albuquerque. He's also served as AM producer and morning sidekick at WMJI-AM/Cleveland.

Reach him at mac_watson@hotmail.com.

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