WRKO/Boston Launches New Lineup, Adds Limbaugh

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, August 6, 2012 | 3:33pm CT

WRKO-AM/Boston has announced a series of changes to its weekday programming lineup. Effective August 21, Rush Limbaugh will return to WRKO after a two and a half year absence. Limbaugh will be heard in the 12-3pm slot. Concurrently, Michele McPhee, who rejoined WRKO in June, will team up with Todd Feinburg in morning drive.

"When we were presented with the opportunity to bring Rush back to WRKO, it was a no-brainer. He's the biggest personality in broadcasting and his return gives us an incredible one-two punch along Howie from noon to 7pm," said VP/Programming Jason Wolfe. "Michele has done a solid job since she returned to WRKO, and I'm very excited about the new dynamic that she and Todd will create in the morning."

"We are excited about our new lineup. Michele and Todd in mornings make us better and bringing Rush back to WRKO gives our listeners the best news talk in Boston," added VP/GM Jeff Brown. "WRKO has a tremendous track record of delivering real results for advertisers. These changes enhance our brand and what we can do for our clients."

The new WRKO lineup includes Todd Feinburg and Michele McPhee (5:30-9am), "The Financial Exchange" with Barry Armstrong (9-11am), "The Kuhner Report" with Jeff Kuhner (11am-12pm), Rush Limbaugh (12-3pm) and Howie Carr (3-7pm).

New to the WRKO team is Jeff Kuhner, a regular contributor to the WRKO morning show and has filled in as a host for both Howie Carr and Michele McPhee, will anchor the one hour "Kuhner Report" from 11am to 12pm.

Finally, WRKO announced that "Coast to Coast AM" with George Noory will return to the station overnights, holding down the 1-5am slot.