Newsradio 1080 KRLD/Dallas Adds ''The Chad Benson Show''

Chad Benson

Audacy will air a Dallas-Fort Worth version of "The Chad Benson Show" on KRLD-AM (Newsradio 1080), weekdays from 12-3pm CT, effective immediately. His show will deliver news, insights and information relevant to DFW listeners. Benson is an accomplished talk host with over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He started in music radio in the 1990s at co-owned KRTH-FM (K-Earth) in Los Angeles as the Executive Producer of the "Robert W. Morgan Show."

"We know our listeners trust KRLD for news updates, and now more than ever, where you get your information matters," said Audacy News & Talk Format Vice President Drew Anderssen, who also serves as KRLD and Texas State Networks Brand Manager. "We're excited to bring Chad and his wildly popular show to KRLD and deliver trusted news and insights to our listeners. His conversational, informative and funny takes on issues will be a refreshing addition to our weekday programming."

"I'm so excited to be a part of KRLD, a legendary station with a long history in DFW and North Texas," added Benson. "I look forward to connecting with listeners about the biggest issues we're facing today."

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