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Radio Changes & Moves

98 Rock's Amelia to Retire After Over 20 Years

Amelia Ryerse

After more than two decades on the air in Baltimore, WIYY-FM (98 Rock) personality Amelia Ryerse has announced she will retire at the end of 2026. Known simply as "Amelia" to listeners, Ryerse has been a mainstay at the station since returning full-time in 2003. Over the years, she has worked across More

Ellen Tailor Returns to Mornings at Seattle's Wolf

Ellen Tailor and Aaron Crawford

Audacy's KKWF-FM (100.7 The Wolf) in Seattle has launched a new morning show, "Ellen & Aaron," featuring Ellen Tailor and Aaron Crawford. The program airs weekday mornings from 6-10am PT, marking Tailor's return to the station and Crawford's move into morning drive. Drew Bland, Brand More

Adams Named Host of Marketplace Morning Report

Kimberly Adams

American Public Media's Marketplace has named Kimberly Adams as the next host of its weekday program Marketplace Morning Report, effective June 8. Adams, currently Senior Washington Correspondent and host of the "Make Me Smart" podcast, succeeds David Brancaccio, who has hosted the program for 13 years. More

UB Rodriguez Exits Cox Media Group in Miami

UB Rodriguez

UB Rodriguez has departed Cox Media Group's Miami cluster, exiting the company in April after joining in July. 2024. During his tenure, Rodriguez worked across all four stations in the cluster -- WFLC (Hits 97.3), WFEZ (Easy 93.1), WEDR (99Jamz), and WHQT (Hot 105) -- taking on a range of on-air and More

KNX-FM Sets Weekday Lineup for May 18 Launch

KNX-FM Los Angeles

All Sports KNX-FM (97.1 The Fan) in Los Angeles has unveiled its weekday programming lineup ahead of its debut on May 18 at 6am PT. The station's morning drive will feature "Derek & Decker" from 6-10am, hosted by Derek Fisher and Cody Decker. Midday programming from 10am-2pm will be "Brock & Alex," with More

Westwood One's ''America at Night'' Adds 25 New Affiliates

McGraw Milhaven

Westwood One has expanded the reach of "America at Night with McGraw Milhaven," adding 25 new affiliates since its December launch and bringing the program's total clearance to 280 stations nationwide. New affiliates include major-market stations such as WCCO-AM in Minneapolis, KTRS-AM in St. Louis, More

Pebbles Exits WBQT (HOT 96.9) Mornings to Grow Brand

Peebles

Pebbles is stepping away from her role on the WBQT (HOT 96.9) morning show in Boston, ending a long run as a key voice on Beasley Media Group's outlet to focus on expanding her Positively Pebbles brand. The move shifts her away from daily on-air duties, though she will continue to engage audiences More

Rickey Smiley Returns to Philly Mornings on WPPZ

Rickey Smiley

Urban One has added The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to mornings on WPPZ (Classix 107.9) in Philadelphia, marking Smiley's return to the market. The syndicated program launched Monday, May 4, airing weekdays from 6-9am. Hosted by comedian and radio personality Rickey Smiley, the show blends music, More

Mercedes Rich Upped to APD at Life 107.1 Des Moines

Mercedes Rich

KNWI (Life 107.1) in Des Moines has promoted Mercedes Rich to Assistant Program Director, effective April 27. She will continue to host afternoons on the station. Rich joined the station in March 2025 as Creative Services Director and has since taken on a larger role within the organization. In her new More

O'Connor to Lead Salem's National Morning Show

Larry O'Connor

Salem Media Group has named Larry O'Connor to lead its national morning lineup, with his program airing from 6-9am ET beginning May 4 across the Salem Radio Network and Salem News Channel. O'Connor, host of "O'Connor & Company" on WMAL in Washington, DC, will continue in that time slot locally while the More

Veterans Classic Rock Adds Miller & Moulton

Miller & Moulton

NEWHD Radio's Veteran's Classic Rock has added syndicated morning Sports/Talk show "Miller & Moulton" to its lineup, expanding its programming with a mix of sports commentary and classic rock. The show, syndicated by Radio Customs and Jeff Weber Media, is known for combining analysis and humor. Veteran's More

Cumulus Renews ''John Phillips Show'' on KABC & KFSO

John Phillips & Randy Wang

Cumulus Media has renewed "The John Phillips Show" under a new multi-year agreement, keeping the afternoon talk program on KABC and KSFO. Hosted by John Phillips and Randy Wang, the show airs weekdays from 12-3pm on the News/Talk outlets serving Los Angeles and San Francisco. Phillips, More

WEEI Boston Adds Shertenlieb to Afternoon Show

Rich Shertenlieb

WEEI Boston has named Rich Shertenlieb as co-host of a new weekday afternoon show, alongside Ken Laird and Ted Johnson. The program will air from 2-6pm. Mike Thomas, Senior Vice President of Programming and Sports Format Vice President, said the combination of Shertenlieb's on-air style, Johnson's More

The Fred Show Expands to DC and Baltimore

Christopher Frederick

iHeartMedia has added the Premiere Networks-syndicated The Fred Show to mornings on WIHT and WZFT, beginning Thursday, April 30. The program will air weekdays from 6-10am and will also be available on demand. The move expands the show's reach into the Washington, DC and Baltimore markets. Originally More

V-103 Atlanta Unveils New On-Air Lineup

Francesca Amiker

WVEE-FM (V-103) in Atlanta has announced a series of programming changes beginning May 11, highlighted by new talent additions and expanded roles across its weekday and weekend lineup. Four-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Francesca Amiker (pictured) will join "The Big Tigger Morning Show" as co-host, More

Ashley & Brad Add Phoenix, Raleigh Affiliates

Ashley & Brad

Skid Trax's Ashley & Brad Show has expanded its national reach with the addition of two new affiliates, joining morning drive on KXSL (K-Bear 100.5) in Prescott AZ (Phoenix DMA) and WFJA (Classic Hits 105) in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Both stations have added the program to their More

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