Extension 720 Returns to WGN Radio with Host Justin Kaufmann

WGN Radio announced that Chicago native Justin Kaufmann will host the return of "Extension 720", airing select weekday evenings beginning Friday, March 15. The show will be produced by Pete Zimmerman.

"Extension 720" originally ran from 1968 through 2012, hosted for 39 of those years by Milt Rosenberg. Kaufmann's Extension 720 will honor the format of that show with long-form interviews. Kaufmann will also meet Chicago voices on location in the communities and neighborhoods where they live and work. Extension 720 with Justin Kaufmann will focus on a variety of topics, from arts & culture to politics & innovation.

Of the show, Station Manager and Vice President of Content Todd Manley said, "You'll hear candid conversations with Chicago newsmakers, tastemakers, and activists both known and unknown."

"I'm humbled and honored to continue the legacy of one of the best radio programs in Chicago history," Justin Kaufmann said. "I can't wait to get started."

Additionally, Kaufmann and Zimmerman will produce "Lower Wacker Live", a daily podcast delivering a comedic news brief that will be available wgnradio.com and through iTunes subscription.

Latest Radio Stories

Black Public Radio Network Officially Launches

Black Public Radio Network

Fifteen public radio stations from across the U.S. have joined forces to launch the Black Public Radio Network (BPRN), a new national coalition created to strengthen the long-term sustainability, growth and impact of Black public radio. Founded by Ernest Walker, President of BPRN More

Eastlan Expands Into Seattle, Oklahoma City

Eastlan

Eastlan continues to expand its radio audience measurement footprint, adding Seattle and Oklahoma City as the latest markets to receive its monthly ratings service. The first Eastlan reports for both markets will be released on Tuesday, June 30, alongside inaugural monthly books More

FCC Targets Three New York Pirate Radio Operators

Federal Communications Commission

The FCC's Enforcement Bureau has taken action against three separate pirate radio operations in New York, issuing one final forfeiture order and two new notices of apparent liability totaling $65,000 in proposed and assessed fines. In Spring Valley, NY, the FCC affirmed a $20,000 forfeiture against Jean More

iHeartMedia Expands Amazon Ads Partnership

iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia has expanded its advertising relationship with Amazon Ads, giving advertisers broader access to Amazon's audio and video inventory while adding Amazon's first-party shopping and streaming signals to iHeartMedia's digital platforms. Under the expanded agreement, iHeartMedia will serve as a More

Compass Media Names Alvord Affiliate Sales Associate

Carter Alvord

Compass Media Networks has appointed Carter Alvord as Associate Director of Affiliate Sales for Sports and News/Talk Programming. Alvord joins the company full-time after graduating from Bucknell University in 2026. He has served as an intern with Compass Media Networks during summers and holiday breaks More

Reelworld Debuts AI Voices for Radio Imaging

Reelworld

Reelworld has introduced AI VO, a new lineup of artificial intelligence voices created specifically for radio imaging, marking what the company says is an industry first for the broadcast radio sector. The new service is designed to help radio stations and production teams speed up audio production while More

Return to Menu

Extension 720 Returns to WGN Radio with Host Justin Kaufmann

Latest Radio Stories

Follow us on:

Copyright © 1989-2026 RADIO ONLINE ^®

Extension 720 Returns to WGN Radio with Host Justin Kaufmann

Latest Radio Stories

Follow us on:

Copyright © 1989-2026 RADIO ONLINE ®

Copyright © 1989-2026 RADIO ONLINE ^®