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KCMO Talk Radio Inks Deal with Mizzou Tigers

Cumulus Media announces a deal with Mizzou Athletics and Learfield’s Central Bank Tiger Network that makes KCMO-AM/KCHZ-FM “Talk Radio 95.7 FM and 710 AM” the new radio home for Mizzou Athletics starting this fall. This agreement includes Mizzou sports coverage in Topeka via new simulcast station KTOP-FM. “KCMO Talk Radio” will serve as the exclusive imgbroadcast radio home for Mizzou football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball. In addition to broadcast coverage, fans will be able to access Mizzou Athletics programming through the KCMO Talk Radio mobile app, online streaming platforms, station websites and exclusive Tigers interviews and content via podcast distribution channels. KCMO program director Pete Mundo comments, “KCMO Talk Radio is proud to be the new home of the Missouri Tigers in Kansas City and Topeka. With Mizzou competing in the SEC, the premier conference in college sports, we’re excited to bring that energy to our listeners. From live game broadcasts and coaches’ shows to exclusive interviews and regular conversation, we’re committed to making Tigers athletics a core part of KCMO Talk Radio and building a true home for Mizzou fans across Kansas City and Topeka.”