Rock 95/Chicago Adds Mason, Palmer and Harris to Mornings

Michael Mason, Maria Palmer and Matt Harris

iHeartMedia/Chicago taps Michael Mason, Maria Palmer and Matt Harris as the new morning hosts of "The Morning Mosh Pit" on WCHI (Rock 95.5), effective immediately, weekday mornings from 6-10am. Mason is a long-time producer for Premiere Radio Network Shows "Clay Travis & Buck Sexton" and "Delilah" and has worked at iHeartMedia's stations in Fort Collins, Richmond, Portland and Seattle.

Maria Palmer has served as Rock 95.5 night host since 2020. She previously held on-air positions at iHeartMedia's stations in Charlotte and Washington, DC.

Matt Harris most recently served as Promotions Director for iHeartMedia Chicago's WGCI, Inspiration 1390 and Rock 95.5 weekend personality. He transitioned to Rock 95.5 morning producer and contributor in 2023.

"We have assembled an insanely talented group to entertain Chicago's incredible rock lifestyle fanbase," said iHeartMedia Chicago Regional Senior Vice President of Programming and Rock 95.5 Program Director James Howard. "We are excited to deliver truly compelling content every morning on Rock 95.5."

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