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“Holiday” 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Four

By Editor | by Editor

“Holiday” 2021 PPM Data – Information for the “Holiday” 2021 survey period has been released for Austin; Raleigh; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; Nashville; Providence; Norfolk; Jacksonville; West Palm Beach; Greensboro; Memphis; and Hartford.

Nielsen Audio’s “Holiday” 2021 sweep covered December 9 (2021) – January 5 (2022)

Managing editor Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty.

Cited as well are each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.

All comparisons noted are December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 (6+).

AUSTIN

News/Talk: Waterloo Media-operated KLBJ-AM “News Radio” 5.3 – 3.9, -1.4, sixth to seventh

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Genuine Austin Radio’s KTXX “The Horn” 2.4 – 1.4, -1.0, #13 to #16

Public Radio News/Talk: University of Texas-owned KUT 6.8 – 7.3, +.5, locked in third-place

Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary KKMJ, first month, 7.4 – 12.6, +5.2

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KKMJ (+5.2)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: CHR KHFI (-1.7)

RALEIGH

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKK “106.1 FM Talk” 7.0 – 6.3, -.7, third to fourth

Curtis Media Group-owned WPTF “News Radio 680” 2.9 – 2.4, -.5, #12 to #15

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Capitol Broadcasting’s WCMC-FM “99.9 FM The Fan” (Carolina Hurricanes) steady at 2.5, #14 to #13

Public Radio News/Talk: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 8.5 – 6.9, -1.6, fourteen consecutive months at #1 to #3

Number One 6+: Capitol Broadcasting adult contemporary WRAL, first month, 8.1 – 10.4, +2.3

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WRAL (+2.3)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: public radio news/talk WUNC (-1.6)

Note: adult contemporary WMAG (1.6, #17, 6+, December 2021, 6+) is unlisted in “Holiday” 2021.

INDIANAPOLIS

News/Talk: Emmis’ WIBC “93.1 FM Indy’s Mobile News” 8.1 – 8.8, +.7, repeats in third-place

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Emmis-owned WIBC-HD2 “The Fan” (Colts and Pacers) 4.2 – 4.0, -.2, flat at #7

iHeartMedia’s WNDE “Fox Sports 1260” steady at .9, unchanged at #19

Public Radio News/Talk: Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting-owned WFYI 6.8 – 6.2, -.6, flat at #5

Number One 6+: Emmis adult contemporary WYXB, second successive month, 10.7 – 15.5 +4.8

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WYXB (+4.8)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease (Tie): country WFMS and jazz-classical WICR (-.8)

MILWAUKEE

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WISN “News Talk 1130” 10.3 – 8.8, -1.5, back-to-back months at #1 to #4

Good Karma Brands-owned WTMJ “Wisconsin’s Radio Station” (Green Bay Packers and Bucks) 7.1 – 6.7, -.4, fourth to fifth

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WRNW “97.3 The Game” 1.8 – 1.5, -.3, #16 to #15

Good Karma Brands-owned WKTI “ESPN Milwaukee” .7 – 1.3, +.6, #19 to #17

Audacy’s WSSP “1250 AM The Fan” 1.0 – 1.1, +.1, #17 to #18

iHeartMedia’s WOKY “The Big 920” .6 – .7, +.1, anchored at #20

Public Radio News/Talk: University of Wisconsin-owned WUWM 4.1 – 4.5, +.4, tenth to seventh

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies WRIT, first month, 8.0 – 9.8, +1.8

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase:; adult contemporary WLDB (+4.7)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: hot AC WMYX (-1.9)*

*Represents the largest December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets

NASHVILLE

News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WWTN “Super Talk 99.7” 5.3 – 6.1, +.8, eighth to third

iHeartMedia-owned WLAC “Talk Radio 1510” 2.0 – 1.7, -.3, repeats at #16

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Cumulus Media’s WGFX “104.5 The Zone” (Tennessee Titans) 5.2 – 4.7, -.5, ninth to eighth

Cromwell Radio Group-owned WPRT “102.5 The Game” (Predators) 1.0 – 1.3, +.3, #18 to #19

Public Radio News/Talk: Nashville Public Radio’s WPLN-FM 5.8 – 4.9, -.9, fifth to seventh

Number One 6+: Midwest Communications adult contemporary WJXA, second month in a row, 8.6 – 15.1, +6.5

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WJXA (+6.5)**

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: urban contemporary WUBT (-1.6)

**Represents the largest December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets

PROVIDENCE

News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WPRO-AM & WEAN “News Talk 630 AM & 99.7 FM” 5.8 – 6.7, +.9, continues in fifth-place

iHeartMedia-owned WHJJ “News Radio 920” steady at 1.1, #15 to #14

Cumulus Media’s WPRV “AM 790” flat at .1, #24 to #20

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Beasley Media Group-owned WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” (New England Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins) 4.0 – 3.6, -.4, seventh to eighth

Audacy’s WVEI “Sports Radio 103.7” 3.6 – 3.2, -.4, repeats at #9

Public Radio News/Talk: WGBH Educational Foundation-owned WGBH 2.3 – 2.2, -.1, #11 to #10

Rhode Island Public Radio’s WNPN 2.4 – 2.2, -.2, stays at #10

Number One 6+: Cumulus Media adult contemporary WWLI, first month, 10.1 – 14.2, +4.1

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WWLI (+4.1)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: hot AC WSNE (-.8)

Note: news – talk WBZ (1.3, #14, 6+, December 2021, 6+); CHR WXKS-FM (1.0, #16); classic rock WZLX (.8, #18); and rhythmic CHR WJMN (.7, #20) are all unlisted in “Holiday” 2021.

NORFOLK

News/Talk: Sinclair’s WNIS “News Talk AM 790” 2.1 – 1.5, -.6, #14 to #17

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Max Broadcast Group-owned WVSP “94.1 ESPN” 1.2 – 1.0, -.2, #19 to #20

Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty

Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WWDE, first month, 8.5 – 12.6, +4.1, succeeds urban AC cluster-mate WVKL, which had been #1 the past 38 months

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WWDE (+4.1)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: hot AC WPTE (-1.2)

JACKSONVILLE

News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WOKV-FM “104.5 Jacksonville’s News & Talk” 8.7 – 7.0, -1.7, unchanged at #3

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WOKV-AM “ESPN Jacksonville 690 AM” steady at .4, stays at #18

Public Radio News/Talk: WJCT, Inc.’s WJCT  3.3 – 2.8, -.5, #10 to #12

Number One 6+: Renda Broadcasting adult contemporary WEJZ, second consecutive month, 10.8 – 15.9, +5.1

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WEJZ (+5.1)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease (Tie): news/talk WOKV-FM and urban AC WSOL (-1.7)

WEST PALM BEACH

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WJNO “News Radio 1290” 1.8 – 2.3, +.5, #15 to #11

Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WFTL “News Talk 850” 1.8 – 1.5, -.3, #15 to #14

iHeartMedia’s WZZR “92.1 Real Radio” flat at 1.1, #22 to #16

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WMEN “Fox Sports 640 AM South Florida” .4 – .8, +.4, #24 to #18

Public Radio News/Talk: Dade County School Board’s WLRN steady at 3.0, seventh to sixth

Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting classic hits-oldies WEAT, second straight month, 9.4 – 12.0, +2.6

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies WEAT (+2.6)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: urban AC WMBX (-1.2)

Note: Spanish contemporary WZTU (2.1, #12, 6+, December 2021, 6+); CHR WHYI (1.4, #17); classic rock WBGG (1.2, #20); and adult contemporary WMIA (1.2, #20) are all unlisted in “Holiday” 2021.

GREENSBORO

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WPTI “News Talk 94.5” 4.1 – 4.0, -.1, seventh to sixth

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Curtis Media Group-owned WSJS & WPCM 600 AM & 920 AM” flat at .4, #15 to #16

Public Radio News/Talk: Wake Forest University’s WFDD 4.1 – 3.3, -.8, seventh to ninth

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC 1.9 – 1.7, -.2, #13 to #15

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary WMAG, first month, 12.0 – 14.1, +2.1

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WMAG (+2.1)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease (Tie): urban AC WQMG and country WTQR (-1.5)

MEMPHIS

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WREC “News Talk 600 AM” 3.2 – 2.2, -1.0, #10 to #13

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Audacy cluster-mates WMFS “Sports Radio 92.9” (Grizzlies) steady at 4.4, continues in seventh-place; WMFS’ internet stream .5 – .3, -.2, repeats at #18; and WMC-AM “ESPN 790 AM” flat at .2, #19 to #20

Public Radio News/Talk: Mid-South Public Communications-owned WKNO 2.3 – 2.4, +.1, #13 to #12

Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WRVR, first month, 9.7 – 14.0, +4.3

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WRVR (+4.3)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: urban AC KJMS (-1.5)

HARTFORD

News/Talk: Audacy’s WTIC-AM “News Talk 1080” steady at 5.2, unchanged at #7

Red Wolf Broadcasting-owned WDRC-AM “The Talk of Connecticut” flat at .9, #15 to #14

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WUCS “97.9 ESPN” unchanged at .9, #15 to #14

Public Radio News/Talk: Connecticut Educational Communications-owned WNPR 7.1 – 6.9, -.2, third to fourth

New England Public Media’s WFCR steady at .4, #17 to #16

Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WRCH, 22nd successive month, 14.9 – 18.6, +3.7

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WRCH (+3.7)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: CHR WKSS (-1.5)

Note: Spanish tropical WRYM (1.5, #13, 6+, December 2021, 6+) is unlisted in “Holiday” 2021.

 

Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.  

Ratings Takeaways

“Holiday” 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Three

By Editor | by Editor

“Holiday” 2021 PPM Data – Information for the December 2021 ratings period has been released for Portland; Charlotte; San Antonio; Sacramento; Pittsburgh; Salt Lake City; Las Vegas; Orlando; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Kansas City; and Columbus.

Nielsen Audio’s “Holiday” 2021 sweep covered December 9 (2021) – January 5 (2022)

Managing editor Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty.

Cited as well are each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.

All comparisons noted are December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 (6+).

PORTLAND

News/Talk: Alpha Media’s KXL “FM 101 News” 7.1 – 5.9, -1.2, fourth to fifth

iHeartMedia-owned KEX “News Radio 1190” 2.5 – 2.3, -.2, flat at #16

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: Oregon Public Broadcasting’s KOPB 7.2 – 8.3, +1.1, third to second and KOPB’s internet stream 2.2 – 2.7, +.5, #17 to #13

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KKCW, second month in succession, 12.4 – 17.0, +4.6

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KKCW (+4.6)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies KLTH (-1.9)

CHARLOTTE

News/Talk: Radio One-owned WBT AM & WBT-FM “Charlotte’s News Talk” (Carolina Panthers) 3.8 – 2.9, -.9, #11 to #15

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Audacy’s WFNZ “Sports Radio The Fan” (Hornets) 1.1 – .8, -.3, #18 to #19

Public Radio News/Talk: University Radio Foundation-owned WFAE 4.3 – 3.1, -1.2, #9 to #14

South Carolina Educational Television Commission’s WNSC .5 – .4, -.1, anchored at #20

Number One 6+: Beasley Media Group adult contemporary WKQC, second month in a row, 8.8 – 10.2, +1.4

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult hits WLKO (+2.7)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: country WKKT (-2.8)*

*Represents the largest December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets

SAN ANTONIO

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WOAI “News Radio 1200” (Spurs) 4.2 – 3.7, -.5, repeats in eighth-place

Alpha Media-owned KTSA “Stay Connected” 2.2 – 1.8, -.4, #14 to #16

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: Texas Public Radio’s KSTX 3.1 – 3.3, +.2, #12 to #11

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KQXT, second straight month, 10.8 – 15.9, +5.1

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KQXT (+5.1)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: adult hits KJXK (-1.3)

SACRAMENTO

News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFBK-AM & KFBK-FM “News 1530 AM & 93.1 FM” 7.3 – 6.7, -.6, repeats in third-place and cluster-mate KSTE “Talk 650” 2.9 – 2.1, -.8, #12 to #14

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Audacy’s KIFM-AM “ESPN 1320” .9 – 1.1, +.2, #19 to #17

Public Radio News/Talk: Capital Public Radio-owned KXJZ 4.5 – 4.0, -.5, eighth to seventh

Number One 6+: Bonneville adult contemporary KYMX, first month, 9.9 – 15.8, +5.9

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KYMX (+5.9)**

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: classic rock KSEG (-2.1)

**Represents the largest December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets

PITTSBURGH

News/Talk: Audacy’s KDKA-AM “News Radio 1020 AM” 3.7 – 4.4, +.7, ninth to eighth

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KDKA-FM “93.7 The Fan All Sports All The Time” 7.8 – 7.6, -.2, remains at #4

Public Radio News/Talk: Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting’s WESA 2.7 – 2.2, -.5, #13 to #12

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies WWSW, second month in succession, 11.1 – 15.5, +4.4

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase:  classic hits-oldies WWSW (+4.4)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: adult hits WRRK (-1.1)

SALT LAKE CITY

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KNRS-AM & KNRS-FM “Talk Radio” 7.1 – 5.7, -1.4, second to sixth

Bonneville-owned KSL “News Radio 102.7 FM & 1160 AM” 6.0 – 5.3, -.7, fifth to seventh

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: University of Utah’s KUER 4.1 – 3.7, -.4, eighth to ninth

Number One 6+: Bonneville adult contemporary KSFI, second consecutive month, 10.9 – 16.3, +5.4

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KSFI (+5.4)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: CHR KZHT (-1.5)

LAS VEGAS

News/Talk: None in the top twenty

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: Nevada Public Radio’s KNPR 1.6 – 1.7, +.1, #23 to #18

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KSNE, second month in a row, 13.1 – 14.7, +1.6

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KSNE (+1.6)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies KKLZ (-1.4)

ORLANDO

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTKS “Real Radio 104.1” 5.3 – 4.8, -.5, remains in eighth-place

Cox Media Group-owned WDBO “Orlando’s News Talk” 1.9 – 1.5, -.4, #16 to #17

iHeartMedia’s WFLF “Orlando News Radio” 1.3 – 1.2, -.1, #19 to #18

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WYGM “96.9 The Game” (Magic) 2.2 – 1.7, -.5, flat at #14

Public Radio News/Talk: Community Connections’ WMFE unchanged at 1.7, #17 to #14

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary WMGF, second month in succession, 12.0 – 12.8, +.8

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: urban AC WCFB (+1.5)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WOCL (-1.2)

CINCINNATI

News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WLW “700 Cincinnati’s News Radio” 10.2 – 10.0, -.2, locked at #2 and cluster-mate WKRC “55 KRC The Talk Station” 5.2 – 4.7, -.5, repeats in sixth-place

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WCKY “ESPN 1530” (Bengals) 1.4 – 1.3, -.1, #17 to #16

Public Radio News/Talk: Cincinnati Public Radio-owned WVXU 3.9 – 4.1, +.2, eighth to seventh

Number One 6+: Cumulus Media adult contemporary WRRM, first month, 6.2 – 10.4, +4.2

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WRRM (+4.2)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies WGRR (-1.5)

CLEVELAND

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WTAM “News Radio 1100” (Cavaliers) 4.0 – 4.4, +.4, ninth to seventh

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WKRK “Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan” (Browns) 4.6 – 5.6, +1.0, eighth to sixth and WKRK’s internet stream 1.5 – 1.1, -.4, #14 to #17

Public Radio News/Talk: Ideastream’s WCPN 2.6 – 3.0, +.4, unchanged at #12

Kent State University-owned WKSU 1.1 – 1.6, +.5, #17 to #14

Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WDOK second successive month, 10.4 – 12.4, +2.0

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase:  classic hits-oldies WMJI (+2.3)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: country WGAR (-1.4)

KANSAS CITY

News/Talk: Audacy’s KMBZ-FM “98.1 FM News, Traffic, Weather” 4.6 – 5.0, +.4, sixth to fifth

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Audacy-owned KCSP “Sports Radio 610 Our Teams, Our Town” 2.3 – 2.2, -.1, #16 to #17

Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri’s KCUR 6.1 – 4.8, -1.3, third to seventh

Number One 6+: Cumulus Media classic rock KCFX, fourth consecutive month, 9.7 – 8.5, -1.2

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KCKC (+1.0)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: public radio news/talk KCUR (-1.3)

COLUMBUS

News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WTVN “News Radio 610” 6.5 – 6.0, -.5, fourth to fifth

News: iHeartMedia’s WYTS “Columbus’ BIN 1230” flat at .1, #19 to #20

Sports Talk: Tegna-owned WBNS-FM “97.1 FM The Fan” (Blue Jackets) 10.3 – 8.2, -2.1, four straight months at #1 to #2 and cluster-mate WBNS-AM “ESPN 1460 AM” .5 – .7, +.2, #18 to #15

Public Radio News/Talk: Ohio State University’s WOSU 6.5 – 6.6, +.1, repeats in fourth-place

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult hits WODC, first month, 6.5 – 10.1, +3.6

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult hits WODC (+3.6)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: sports talk WBNS-FM (-2.1)

 

Up next: “Holiday” 2021 overviews for Austin; Raleigh; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; Nashville; Providence; Norfolk; Jacksonville; West Palm Beach; Greensboro; Memphis; and Hartford.

 

Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.  

Ratings Takeaways

“Holiday” 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part Two

By Editor | by Editor

“Holiday” 2021 PPM Data – Information for the “Holiday” 2021 sweep has been released for Washington, DC; Boston; Miami; Seattle; Detroit; Phoenix; Minneapolis; San Diego; Tampa; Denver; Baltimore; and St. Louis.

Nielsen Audio’s “Holiday” 2021 sweep covered December 9 (2021) – January 5 (2022)

Managing editor Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty.

Cited as well are each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.

All comparisons noted are December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 (6+).

WASHINGTON, DC

News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WMAL “105.9 FM – Where Washington Comes To Talk” (Washington Football Team) 3.7 – 3.6, -.1, #11 to #12

News: Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WTOP & WTLP “Washington’s Top News” 6.8 – 6.4, -.4, repeats in fourth-place

Sports Talk: Audacy’s WJFK-FM “106.7 The Fan” 1.7 – 1.9, +.2, steady at #16

Public Radio News/Talk: American University-owned WAMU 7.5 – 7.3, -.2, flat at #3

Pacifica’s public radio news/talk-jazz hybrid KPFW .6 – 1.0, +.4, #21 to #19

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary WASH, second month in succession, 11.3 – 13.2, +1.9

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WASH (+1.9)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: alternative WWDC (-1.0)

BOSTON

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WRKO “AM 680 The Voice Of Boston” 4.1 – 3.4, -.7, eighth to ninth

News – Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WBZ-AM “News Radio 1030” 6.9 – 6.5, -.4, fourth to third

Sports Talk: Beasley Media Group’s WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” (New England Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins) 8.5 – 8.3, -.2, #1 to #2

Audacy-owned WEEI-FM “93.7 Boston’s Sports Station” 3.2 – 2.6, -.6, #11 to #13

Public Radio News/Talk: Boston University’s WBUR 2.9 – 3.0, +.1, #15 to #12

WGBH Educational Foundation-owned WGBH 3.2 – 2.6, -.6, #11 to #13

Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WMJX, first month, 7.9 – 13.2, +5.3

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WMJX (+5.3)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: hot AC WWBX (-1.8)

MIAMI

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s WIOD “News Radio 610” 1.8 – 1.6, -.2, continues at #20

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: Dade County School Board-owned WLRN 3.6 – 2.6, -1.0, #9 to #14

Number One 6+: Cox Media Group urban AC WHQT, third month in a row, 9.3 – 9.0, -.3

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WLYF (+.7)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: public radio news/talk WLRN (-1.0)

SEATTLE

News/Talk: Bonneville-owned KIRO-FM “97.3 FM” (Seahawks) flat at 6.6, repeats in second-place

News: Lotus Communications’ KOMO-AM & KOMO-FM “Seattle News, Weather, Sports” 5.3 – 5.5, +.2, fourth to third

Sports Talk: Bonneville-owned KIRO-AM “710 AM ESPN Seattle” (Seahawks) 3.1 – 3.2, +.1, #14 to #15

Public Radio News/Talk: Northwest Public Radio’s KUOW 5.4 – 4.4, -1.0, third to eighth

Number One 6+: Hubbard Broadcasting adult contemporary KRWM, second month in a row, 7.9 – 9.6, +1.7

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KRWM (+1.7)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: public radio news/talk KUOW (-1.0)

DETROIT

News/Talk: Cumulus Media’s WJR “News Talk 760 AM” 2.8 – 2.5, -.3, #14 to #13

News: Audacy-owned WWJ News Radio 950” (Pistons) 5.1 – 5.0, -.1, fifth to fourth

Sports Talk: Audacy’s WXYT-FM “97.1 The Ticket” (Lions, Pistons, and Red Wings) 5.5 – 4.5, -1.0, fourth to sixth

Public Radio News/Talk: University of Michigan-owned WUOM 1.8 – 2.3, +.5, #17 to #15

Wayne State University’s WDET 1.6 – 1.9, +.3, #19 to #18

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary WNIC, second month in succession, 16.8 – 18.8, +2.0

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WNIC (+2.0)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: country WYCD (-1.1)

PHOENIX

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KFYI “News Talk 550” 4.6 – 3.4, -1.2, fourth to eighth

Bonneville-owned KTAR-FM “News 92.3 FM” (Arizona Cardinals and Sun) 2.9 – 2.4, -.5, #12 to #17

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: Maricopa County Community College’s KJZZ 4.8 – 5.7, +.9, third to second

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KESZ, fifteenth consecutive month, 12.9 – 17.7, +4.8

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KESZ (+4.8)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease (Tie): news/talk KFYI and classic rock KSLX (-1.2)

MINNEAPOLIS

News/Talk: Audacy’s WCCO “News Talk 830” (Minnesota Timberwolves) 4.5 – 5.2, +.7, ninth to sixth

iHeartMedia-owned KTLK-AM “Twin Cities News Talk AM 1130” 3.1 – 2.6, -.5, flat at #14

Hubbard Broadcasting’s KTMY “My Talk 107.1” 1.6 – 1.5, -.1, #17 to #18

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: iHeartMedia-owned KFXN “FM 100.3 K-Fan” (Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild) 7.2 – 6.4, -.8, third to fourth

Public Radio News/Talk: Minnesota Public Radio’s KNOW 7.8 – 7.5, -.3, repeats in second-place

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia classic hits-oldies KQQL, second month in a row, 10.5 – 15.1, +4.6

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies KQQL (+4.6)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: adult hits KZJK (-1.1)

SAN DIEGO

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KOGO “News Radio 600” 4.4 – 2.6, -1.8, #7 to #15

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: San Diego State University-owned KPBS 5.3 – 6.8, +1.5, fourth to second

Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary KYXY, first month, 5.7 – 10.7, +5.0

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KYXY (+5.0)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: country KSON (-2.1)

Note: news/talk KFI “AM 640” (1.8, #18, 6+, December 2021, 6+) is unlisted in “Holiday” 2021

TAMPA

News/Talk: Cox Media Group’s WHPT “102.5 The Bone – Real, Raw, Radio” 3.4 – 2.9, -.5, repeats at #12

iHeartMedia-owned WFLA “News Radio 970” (Lightning) 2.8 – 2.7, -.1, #16 to #14

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: iHeartMedia’s WDAE “Tampa Bay’s Sports Radio” 1.8 – 1.5, -.3, #19 to #20

Public Radio News/Talk: University of South Florida-owned WUSF 2.3 – 2.0, -.3, flat at #18

Number One 6+: Cox Media Group adult contemporary WDUV, fourth month in a row, 8.5 – 10.6, +2.1

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: hot AC WMTX (+2.9)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease (Tie): country WFUS and CHR WPOI (-1.2)

DENVER

News/Talk: In the iHeartMedia cluster, KOA “News Radio 850” (Broncos) 2.9 – 3.8, +.9, #11 to #8; KHOW “Talk Radio 630” 2.3 – 2.1, -.2, unchanged at #17; and KDFD “Freedom 93.7” 2.1 – 1.4, -.7, #19 to #20

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Bonneville’s KKFN “104.3 The Fan” (Nuggets) 3.1 – 2.4, -.7, #10 to #15

Public Radio News/Talk: Colorado Public Radio-owned KCFR 4.5 – 3.7, -.8, seventh to ninth

Number One 6+: Bonneville adult contemporary KOSI, second month in succession, 7.7 – 14.0, +6.3

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KOSI (+6.3)*

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: hot AC KIMN (-1.9)

*Represents the largest December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets

BALTIMORE

News/Talk: WCBM Maryland-owned WCBM “Talk Radio AM 680” 3.5 – 2.9, -.6, #10 to #12

Hearst Television’s WBAL News Radio 1090” (Ravens) 2.3 – 2.2, -.1, #16 to #14

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WJZ-FM “Baltimore Sports Radio 105.7 The Fan” 4.5 – 3.8, -.7, fourth to seventh

Public Radio News/Talk: Your Public Radio Corporation’s WYPR 3.8 – 3.3, -.5, seventh to tenth

American University-owned WAMU 3.2 – 2.2, -1.0, #12 to #14

Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WLIF, second month in a row, 12.3 – 17.7, +5.4

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WLIF (+5.4)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: jazz WEAA (-2.5)**

**Represents the largest December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets

Note: alternative WWDC (1.3, #20, 6+, December 2021, 6+) is unlisted in “Holiday” 202

ST. LOUIS

News/Talk: In the Audacy cluster, KMOX “The Voice Of St. Louis” 3.0 – 3.1, +.1, #14 to #12; KFTK “Talk 97.1 FM” 3.1 – 2.7, -.4, #13 to #14; and KFTK’s internet stream .6 – .5, -.1, repeats at #20

iHeartMedia-owned KTLK-FM “104.9 The Patriot” 1.1 – .7, -.4, flat at #19

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Hubbard Broadcasting’s WXOS “101 ESPN” (Blues) 5.3 – 4.4, -.9, eighth to ninth

Public Radio News/Talk: University of Missouri-owned KWMU 2.2 – 1.8, -.4, #17 to #16

Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary KEZK, second consecutive month, 12.5 – 17.1, +4.6

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KEZK (+4.6)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies KLOU (-1.7)

 

Up next: “Holiday” 2021 overviews for Portland; Charlotte; San Antonio; Sacramento; Pittsburgh; Salt Lake City; Las Vegas; Orlando; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Kansas City; and Columbus.

 

Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com

 

Ratings Takeaways

“Holiday” 2021 PPM Ratings Takeaways – Part One

By Editor | by Editor

“Holiday” 2021 PPM Data – Information for the “Holiday” 2021 ratings period has been released for New York; Los Angeles; Chicago; San Francisco; Dallas; Houston; Atlanta; Philadelphia; Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island); Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario; San Jose; and Middlesex-Somerset-Union.

Nielsen Audio’s “Holiday” 2021 sweep covered December 9 (2021) – January 5 (2022)

Managing editor Mike Kinosian provides “Takeaways” for spoken-word stations finishing in their respective markets’ top twenty.

Cited as well are each particular city’s #1 station (6+) and loftiest (6+) upticks and drop-offs.

All comparisons noted are December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 (6+).

NEW YORK

News/Talk: Red Apple Media’s WABC-AM & WLIR-FM “77 Talk Radio” 2.4 – 2.3, -.1, #15 to #16

iHeartMedia-owned WOR “710 – The Voice of New York” 2.3 – 2.1, -.2, #16 to #18

News: Audacy’s WINS “1010 – All News/All The Time” 3.8 – 4.4, +.6, eighth to fifth and co-owned WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” 2.2 – 2.6, +.4, #17 to #13

Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Giants and Nets) steady at 3.0, #13 to #10

Public Radio News/Talk: WNYC Broadcasting Foundation‘s WNYC-FM 3.1 – 2.7, -.4, flat at #12

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary WLTW, sixth straight month, 9.7 – 11.2, +1.5

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WLTW (+1.5)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: urban contemporary WWPR (-.9)

LOS ANGELES

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KFI “AM 640” 3.1 – 3.0, -.1, seventh to eighth

News: Audacy-owned KNX-AM “1070 News Radio” 2.6 – 2.8, +.2, unchanged at #11

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: Pasadena Area Community College’s KPCC flat at 1.9, remains at #19

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KOST, sixth successive month, 11.6 – 13.4, +1.8

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KOST (+1.8)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies KRTH (-.5)

Note: All-news KNX-FM “News 97.1” (formerly CHR KNOU) finished the December 2021 survey period at #21 (1.4 – 1.8, +.4), but is unlisted in “Holiday” 2021.

 CHICAGO

News/Talk: Nexstar Media Group’s WGN “Radio 720” (Blackhawks) 3.7 – 3.5, -.2, eighth to seventh

News: Audacy-owned WBBM-AM & WCFS “News Radio 780 AM & 105.9 FM” (Bears) 5.7 – 5.6, -.1, second to third

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: Chicago Public Media-owned WBEZ 5.1 – 4.8, -.3, third to fourth

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary WLIT, third month in succession, 11.8 – 14.4, +2.6

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WLIT (+2.6)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: hot AC WTMX (-1.5)

SAN FRANCISCO

News/Talk: None in the top twenty

News: Audacy’s KCBS-AM & KFRC “All News 740 AM & 106.9 FM” flat at 6.7, repeats in third-place

Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KNBR “The Sports Leader” (49ers) 3.4 – 3.3, -.1, eighth to seventh

Public Radio News/Talk: KQED, Inc.’s KQED 8.6 – 7.9, -.7, #1 (12 straight weeks) to #2

Number One 6+: Bonneville adult contemporary KOIT-FM, first month, 7.9 – 11.1, +3.2

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KOIT-FM (+3.2)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: hot AC KLLC (-1.1)

DALLAS

News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned WBAP “News Talk 820 AM & 99.5 HD2 FM” 2.8 – 3.0, +.2, remains at #14

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Cumulus Media’s KTCK “Sports Radio The Ticket” (Stars) 3.5 – 2.6, -.9, #11 to #16

Audacy-owned KRLD-FM “105.3 The Fan” (Cowboys) 2.2 – 2.4, +.2, #18 to #17

Public Radio News/Talk: North Texas Public Broadcasting’s KERA 2.8 – 3.1, +.3, #14 to #13

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KDGE, second month in a row, 8.8 – 10.6, +1.8

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KDGE (+1.8)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: sports talk KTCK (-.9)

HOUSTON

News/Talk: iHeartMedia’s KTRH “AM 740 News Radio” 4.4 – 4.2, -.2, repeats in seventh-place

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: University of Houston-owned KUHF 2.3 – 2.1, -.2, #19 to #20

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KODA, ninth consecutive month, 10.8 – 12.8, +2.0

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KODA (+2.0)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: regional Mexican KLTN (-.9)

ATLANTA

News/Talk: Cox Media Group-owned WSB-AM & WSBB “Atlanta’s News & Talk” 6.6 – 5.8, -.8, fourth to fifth

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: Audacy’s WZGC “92.9 The Game” (Falcons and Hawks) 2.2 – 2.3, +.1, #17 to #13

Public Radio News/Talk: Atlanta Public Schools-owned WABE 2.4 – 2.2, -.2, stays at #14

Number One 6+: Salem Media Group contemporary Christian WFSH, first month, 7.2 – 8.8, +1.6

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: contemporary Christian WFSH (+1.6)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: news/talk WSB-AM & WSBB (-.8)

PHILADELPHIA

News/Talk: Townsquare Media-owned WKXW “New Jersey 101.5” 1.0 – 1.2, +.2, #22 to #19

News: Audacy’s KYW & WPHI “News Radio 1060 AM & 103.9 FM” 4.6 – 4.7, +.1, repeats in sixth-place

Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WIP “Sports Radio 94” (Eagles) 4.6 – 3.7, -.9, sixth to eighth

Beasley Media Group’s WPEN-FM “97.5 The Fanatic” (76ers and Flyers) 1.9 – 1.6, -.3, #15 to #17

Public Radio News/Talk: WHYY’s WHYY 5.7 – 5.9, +.2, fifth to fourth

Number One 6+: Audacy adult contemporary WBEB, second month in succession, 10.1 – 14.4, +4.3

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary WBEB (+4.3)*

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: classic rock WMGK (-1.8)**

*Represents the largest December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 increase (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets

**Represents the largest December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 decrease (6+) of any station from these 12 PPM-markets

LONG ISLAND

News/Talk: iHeartMedia-owned WOR “710 – The Voice of New York” 2.9 – 3.0, +.1, #12 to #10

News: Audacy’s WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” 3.3 – 3.1, -.2, tenth to eighth and cluster-mate WINS “1010 – All News/All The Time” 2.8 – 2.7, -.1, unchanged at #13

Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Giants and Nets) 4.0 – 3.1, -.9, seventh to eighth

Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty

Number One 6+: Connoisseur Media hot AC WALK-FM, first month, 7.2 – 9.8, +2.6

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: hot AC WALK-FM (+2.6)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: sports talk WFAN (-.9)

Note: Urban contemporary WWPR (1.9, #18, December 2021, 6+) is unlisted in “Holiday” 2021.

RIVERSIDE

News/Talk: None in the top twenty

News: None in the top twenty

Sports Talk: None in the top twenty

Public Radio News/Talk: None in the top twenty

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary KOST, first month, 6.8 – 9.2, +2.4

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: adult contemporary KOST (+2.4)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease: classic hits-oldies KOLA (-1.4)

Note: News/talk KFI “AM 640” (2.5, #14, December 2021, 6+) is unlisted in “Holiday” 2021.

SAN JOSE

News/Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KGO “810 AM” 1.7 – 1.4, -.3, carries on at #16

News: Audacy’s KCBS-AM & KFRC “All News 740 AM & 106.9 FM” 5.6 – 5.4, -.2, repeats in fourth-place

Sports Talk: Cumulus Media-owned KNBR “The Sports Leader” (49ers) 2.0 – 2.4,+.4, #15 to #11

Public Radio News/Talk: KQED, Inc.’s KQED 9.3 – 9.1, -.2, flat at #2

Number One 6+: Bonneville adult contemporary KOIT-FM second month in succession, 9.7 – 12.1, +2.4

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: classic hits-oldies KBAY (+2.8)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease (Tie): adult contemporary KISQ; regional Mexican KSOL; and regional Mexican KRZZ (-.9)

Note: Hot AC KIOI (2.4, #11, December 2021, 6+) is unlisted in “Holiday” 2021.

MIDDLESEX

News/Talk: Townsquare Media-owned WKXW “New Jersey 101.5” 4.6 – 4.9, +.3, eighth to seventh

News: Audacy’s WCBS-AM “News Radio 880” 1.5 – 1.6, +.1, #21 to #19

Sports Talk: Audacy-owned WFAN-FM & WFAN-AM “Sports Radio 101.9 FM & 66 AM” (Giants and Nets) 2.8 – 2.0, -.8, #13 to #16

Emmis’ WEPN-FM “98.7 ESPN New York” steady at 1.5, #21 to #20

Public Radio News/Talk: WNYC Broadcasting Foundation-owned WNYC-FM flat at 4.1, remains in tenth-place

Number One 6+: iHeartMedia adult contemporary WLTW, second month in a row, 8.3 – 9.2, +.9

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Increase: Spanish tropical WSKQ (+1.4)

Largest 6+ December 2021 – “Holiday” 2021 Decrease (Tie): classic rock WAXQ and sports talk WFAN (-.8)

Note: Rhythmic CHR WKTU (2.2, #14, December 2021, 6+) is unlisted in “Holiday” 2021.

 

Up next: “Holiday” 2021 overviews for: Washington, DC; Boston; Miami; Seattle; Detroit; Phoenix; Minneapolis; San Diego; Tampa; Denver; Baltimore; and St. Louis.

Email Mike Kinosian at Mike.Kinosian@gmail.com.

Sales

Pending Business: Comfortably Numb

By Editor | by Editor

By Steve Lapa
Lapcom Communications Corp
President

 

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Thank you, Pink Floyd. Perfect description of the proposals I’ve seen that never show a “Why Buy?”

Go ahead and check your last proposal. How did you answer the Why Buy question? Chances are you either omitted the concept completely or channeled Captain Obvious. When it comes to fundamentals, gone is not forgotten.

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Opinions

Joe Madison Reflects on Voting Rights Hunger Strike

By Editor | by Editor

By Joe Madison
SiriusXM 
Talk Host

 

NEW YORK — I woke up this morning to the unfortunate news that the United States Senate had failed to protect the voting rights of all Americans. They had also failed to change the Senate filibuster rules.

And so I wake up at 1:00 in the morning and there’s the news. And I realized I had to decide. Do I continue the hunger strike, or do I end the hunger strike? And I made a note to myself that I will be ending the hunger strike. So let me say that. That’s the announcement. I am ending the hunger strike as of today.

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Features

L.A. Talk Radio Legend Michael Jackson Passes

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By Lyle Gregory
Spokesperson/Producer

 

LOS ANGELES — Legendary KABC radio and Los Angeles talk radio personality Michael Jackson died today peacefully at his home in Los Angeles with his beloved children at his bedside, according to a family spokesperson.

One of the most treasured media personalities in Los Angeles, Jackson’s radio career spanned five decades. With his British accent, playful demeanor and keen intellect, Jackson was respected by his peers, politicians, and celebrities and admired by his vast radio audience.

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Sales

Pending Business: Early Warning

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By Steve Lapa
Lapcom Communications Corp
President

 

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Despite the calendar, January is over and first quarter is rapidly headed towards spring. Depending on where you are based, some windfall weather-related business may come your way or heaven forbid, those weather-related cancellations. No matter what variables are in play, it’s time for an early review of your sales game plan. Here are some boxes to check with the guidance of your managers.

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Sales

Pending Business: The Early Renewal Seagull

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By Steve Lapa
Lapcom Communications Corp
President

 

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Don’t do it! Whatever you do, don’t sell like a seagull.

During the course of the past year, especially during pandemic impacted inventory cycles, every kind of sales approach you can imagine was and still is in play. The most creative techniques seem to be coming from inventory challenged businesses, like real estate. The real estate sales world has spawned reality-style TV shows that are now featured on Netflix. Do we really pay to watch a show about sellers?

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Advice

CES2022: Gadgets, Still!

By Editor | by Editor

By Holland Cooke
Consultant

 

LAS VEGAS — They REALLY don’t want us calling this “The Consumer Electronics Show,” which harkens back to VCRs and other things-in-boxes, as so much of the now technology on display here is software that enables experiences.

Fine. But there still are acres and acres and acres of inventions here in nerd heaven:

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Advice

CES2022: 5G, 4 Wheels, 3 Days

By Editor | by Editor

By Holland Cooke
Consultant

 

LAS VEGAS — Security guys are walking COVID-sniffing dogs around CES venues. Just to get sniffed, we had to enter vaccination dates – and vaccine lot numbers – into that Clear security app you see used at airports. Upon arrival here, we’re presented with self-test kits.

Other big international conventions are watching this bellwether. The World Economic Forum in Switzerland was recently postponed as Omicron numbers mushroom.

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Advice

Monday Memo: CES, Carefully

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By Holland Cooke
Consultant

 

BLOCK ISLAND, RI — Like most conventions a year ago, CES2021 settled for virtual. And just days before its October show here, NAB canceled, vowing to try again in April. But this week — even as the Omicron variant is scotching events and has states and cities reinstating relaxed pandemic protocols – we’re in Sin City, vax’d, boosted, tested, masked and toting the jug-handle-size hand sanitizer.

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Sales

Pending Business: A New Year’s Lesson

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By Steve Lapa
Lapcom Communications Corp
President

 

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — I particularly enjoy this time of year because it’s when I usually reconnect with former associates all around the country. Sellers, managers, and on-air talent from South Florida to San Francisco who share the bond of having worked through one of the most challenging years in broadcast history checked-in with me. Those calls, texts and emails always include one “wow” moment that serves as a life lesson for all of us. Here’s one in particular that can serve as a motivator for all heading into the New Year.

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TALKERS 2021 Videos

By TALKERS | by TALKERS


The following are videos of presentations and sessions from the TALKERS 2021 Conference that took place at Hofstra University on June 11, 2021:

 

 


GOOD MORNING: Opening Presentations

 


PANEL: Generating Talk Radio Revenue in a Noisy Digital World

 


SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – Michael Harrison: Welcome to the 20’s / Fireside Chat with Bill O’Reilly

 


PANEL: Programming News/Talk Radio in the 20’s

 


LUNCHEON: Welcoming Remarks

 


KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Brian Kilmeade

 


PANEL: Strategizing a Talk Show Hosting Career

 


PANEL: What Radio Must Do to Survive and Thrive

 

 
PANEL: Attracting Younger Demos and Broadening the Base

 


PANEL: Maintaining Integrity During Times of Political and Cultural Change

TALKERS 2021 – Agenda (Updated Frequently)

By TALKERS | by TALKERS

TALKERS 2021

Presented by TALKERS in Association with WRHU Radio
Friday June 11, 2021 – Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

 


Downloadable and printable map with directions to the exact location on the Hofstra Campus.
 

 

 

 

 

Sponsored by (in alphabetical order):

ABC News Radio – Asa Rx – Backbone Networks – The Michael Berry Show – Broadcasters General Store – Howie Carr Radio Network – Comrex – The DJV Show – The Ric Edelman Show – The Sean Hannity Show – Newsmax –  Our American Stories – Premiere Networks – Radio America – The Ramsey Show – Talk Media Network

 

AGENDA                                                                                                 

7:30 am – 6:00 pm – Registration Desk in Lobby of John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Registration Desk Open

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8:00 am – 8:55 am – Reception Tent next to John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Breakfast

Sponsored by Sean Hannity / Premiere Networks

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9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Lobby of John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Exhibits Open

Backbone Networks

Representative: Richard Cerny

Broadcasters General Store

Representative:  Buck Waters

Comrex

Representative:  Raul Hun

____________________________________________

9:00 am – 9:55 am – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Opening Presentations

Morning Greetings

Emcee: David Bernstein, General Manager Broadcast Operations, TALKERS

Welcoming Remarks: Jimmy Failla, talk show host, Fox News Radio

Special Message: Sean Hannity, Talk Show Host, Premiere Networks/Fox News Channel (on video)

Tribute to Broadcasters Foundation of America: Harry Hurley, talk show host, WPG, Atlantic City

Sponsored by Asa RX

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10:00 am – 10:40 am – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Panel Discussion

Generating Talk Radio Revenue in a Noisy Digital World

Introduction: Holland Cooke, Media Consultant / Talk Show host, RT America  (on video)

Moderator: Jim Bohannon, Talk Show Host, Westwood One

Panelists:

Marc Beaven, General Manager, WCBM, Baltimore

Kathy Carr, President, Howie Carr Radio Network, Boston

Paul Gleiser, President/Owner, KTBB, Tyler, TX

Erik Hellum, Chief Operating Officer, Townsquare Media, New York/RAB

Christine Travaglini, President, Katz Radio Group, New York/RAB

Paul Vandenburgh, Owner/Morning Show Host, Talk 1300 WGDJ, Albany, NY

Sponsored by Premiere Networks

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10:45 am – 11:00 am – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Welcome to the 20’s

Speaker:  Michael Harrison, Publisher, TALKERS

Sponsored by Backbone Networks

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11:00 am – 11:25 am – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Fireside Chat

Host: Michael Harrison, Publisher, TALKERS 

Guest: Bill O’Reilly, Commentator, Key Networks

Sponsored by Comrex

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11:30 am – 12:10 pm – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Programming News/Talk Radio in the ‘20s

Introduction: Doug Stephan, Talk Show Host/CEO Stephan Multimedia

Moderator: Mike McVay, President, McVay Media Consulting

Panelists:

Phil Boyce, Senior VP/Spoken Word Format, Salem Media Group/Salem Radio Network; Operations VP, New York Region

Michael Czarnecki, Program Director, WONK-FM, Washington, DC and iHeart Podcast Network

Dave LaBrozzi, Senior Vice President of Programming, Red Apple Media

Josh Leng, CEO, Talk Media Network

Greg Stocker, Executive Producer, Rich Zeoli Show/Assistant Program Director, WPHT, Philadelphia

Joe Thomas, Program Director/Morning Show Host, WCHV, Charlottesville, VA

Sponsored by the DJV Show
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12:15 pm – 1:15 pm – Reception Tent next to John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Lunch

Welcoming Remarks:  Mark Lukasiewicz, Dean, Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, Hofstra University

Special Remarks:  Lawrence Jones, Enterprise Reporter, “Fox & Friends”

 

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1:20 pm – 1:45 pm – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Keynote Address

Introduction:  Frank MacKay, Talk Show Host, (Long Island News Radio) WRCN-FM, Riverhead, NY

Speaker:  Brian Kilmeade, Talk Show Host, Fox News Radio/Fox News Channel

Sponsored by the Ric Edelman Show

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1:50 pm – 2:30 pm – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Panel Discussion

Strategizing a Talk Show Hosting Career 

Introduction: Dick Morris, Talk Show Host, Newsmax/WABC, New York/ Blogger, DickMorris.com

Moderator: Kevin Casey, Vice President/Executive Editor, TALKERS

Panelists:

Rob Carson, Talk Show Host/commentator, Newsmax TV

Heather Cohen, Executive Vice President, The Weiss Agency

Grace Curley, Howie Carr Radio Network/WRKO, Boston

Erick Erickson, Talk Show Host, WSB, Atlanta

Dom Giordano, Talk Show Host, WPHT, Philadelphia

Harry Hurley, Talk Show Host, WPG, Atlantic City, NJ

Sponsored by the Michael Berry Show

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2:40 pm – 3:20 pm – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Panel Discussion

What Radio Must Do to Survive and Thrive

Introduction:  Dr. Ira Nash, Senior Vice President/Executive Director, Northwell Health Physicians Partners

Moderator:  Michael Harrison, Publisher, TALKERS

Panelists:

Bruce Avery, General Manager, WRHU Radio

Vince Benedetto, CEO, Bold Gold Media Group

Chris Oliviero, Senior Vice President/Market Manager Audacy, New York

Walter Sterling, Talk Show Host, “Sterling on Sunday”

Julie Talbott, President, Premiere Networks

Sponsored by the Ramsey Show

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3:25 pm – 4:05 pm – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Panel Discussion

Attracting Younger Demos and Broadening the Base

Moderator: John T. Mullen, operations director, WRHU Radio, Hempstead, NY

Speakers:

Dr. Asa Andrew, Talk Show Host, Asa RX

Mike “Bax” Baxendale, Morning Co-host, WAQY-FM (Rock 102) Springfield, MA

Derek Hunter, Talk Show Host, WCBM, Baltimore

Sid Rosenberg, Morning Co-host, WABC, New York

Brett Winterble, Talk Show Host, WBT, Charlotte

Martha Zoller, Talk Show Host, WDUN, Gainesville, GA

Sponsored by Broadcasters General Store

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4:10 pm – 4:50 pm – John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Panel Discussion

Maintaining Integrity in Times of Political and Cultural Change

Introduction: Brad Shepard, General Manager, Pioneer Valley Radio, Springfield, MA

Moderator: Lee Harris, Morning Drive News Anchor, WINS, New York

Panelists:

Juliet Huddy, Talk Show Host WABC, New York

Dr. Lisa Mozer, Talk Show Host, WSIC, Statesville, NC /Podcaster, “Teacher Talk”

Dr. Daliah Wachs, Talk Show Host, Genesis Communications Network

Lisa Wexler, Talk Show Host, WICC, Bridgeport/Probate Judge, State of Connecticut

Larry Young, Talk Show Host WOLB, Baltimore

Rich Zeoli, Talk Show Host, WPHT, Philadelphia

Sponsored by ABC News Radio

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5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Reception Tent next to John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Closing Reception

Sponsored by Newsmax

 

 


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The 2020 TALKERS Heavy Hundred

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #76: Roe Conn, WGN, Chicago

76. Roe Conn – WGN, Chicago

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #77: Tom Griswold, Westwood One

77. Tom Griswold – Westwood One

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #78: John Fredericks, John Fredericks Radio Network

78. John Fredericks – John Fredericks Radio Network

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #79: Clyde Lewis, KXL-FM, Portland

79. Clyde Lewis – KXL-FM, Portland

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #80: Tony Katz, WIBC, Indianapolis / Syndication

80. Tony Katz – WIBC, Indianapolis / Syndication

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #81: Daliah Wachs, Genesis Communications Network

81. Daliah Wachs – Genesis Communications Network

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #82: John Williams, WGN, Chicago

82. John Williams – WGN, Chicago

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #83: Jeffrey Kuhner, WRKO, Boston

83. Jeffrey Kuhner – WRKO, Boston

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #84: Larry Gaydos, KTAR-FM, Phoenix

84. Larry Gaydos – KTAR-FM, Phoenix

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #85: John DePetro, WNRI, Providence

85. John DePetro – WNRI, Providence

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #86: Chad Benson, Radio America

86. Chad Benson – Radio America

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #87: Heidi Harris, KMZQ, Las Vegas

87. Heidi Harris – KMZQ, Las Vegas

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #88: Eric Von Haessler, WSB, Atlanta

88. Eric Von Haessler – WSB, Atlanta

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #89: Todd Starnes, Starnes Media Group / Hamilton Strategies

89. Todd Starnes – Starnes Media Group / Hamilton Strategies

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #90: Jamie Markley, David van Camp & Scott Robbins, Compass Media Networks

90. Jamie Markley, David van Camp & Scott Robbins – Compass Media Networks

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #91: John Batchelor, WABC, New York / Westwood One

91. John Batchelor – WABC, New York / Westwood One

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #92: Mike Calta, WHPT-FM, Tampa

92. Mike Calta – WHPT-FM, Tampa

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #93: Jeff Wagner, WTMJ, Milwaukee

93. Jeff Wagner – WTMJ, Milwaukee

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #94: Brett Winterble, WBT-AM/FM, Charlotte

94. Brett Winterble – WBT-AM/FM, Charlotte

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #95: Gordon Deal, Compass Media Networks

95. Gordon Deal – Compass Media Networks

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #96: Ken Matthews, WHP, Harrisburg

96. Ken Matthews – WHP, Harrisburg

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #97: James T. Harris, KFYI, Phoenix

97. James T. Harris – KFYI, Phoenix

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #98: Dennis & Judi, WKXW, Trenton

98. Dennis & Judi – WKXW, Trenton

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #99: Brian Whitman & Jennifer Horn, KRLA, Los Angeles / KTIE, San Bernardino

99. Brian Whitman & Jennifer Horn – KRLA, Los Angeles / KTIE, San Bernardino

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #100: Andrew Wilkow, SiriusXM

100. Andrew Wilkow – SiriusXM

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TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #51: Wayne Allyn Root, USA Radio

51. Wayne Allyn Root – USA Radio

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #52: Dr. Asa, Asa RX

52. Dr. Asa – Asa RX

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #53: Deminski & Doyle, WKXW, Trenton

53. Deminski & Doyle – WKXW, Trenton

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #54: Mary Walter & Vince Coglianese, WMAL-FM, Washington

54. Mary Walter & Vince Coglianese – WMAL-FM, Washington

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #55: Mark Belling, WISN, Milwaukee

55. Mark Belling – WISN, Milwaukee

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #56: Clark Howard, Westwood One

56. Clark Howard – Westwood One

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #57: Joyce Kaufman, WFTL, Ft. Lauderdale

57. Joyce Kaufman – WFTL, Ft. Lauderdale

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #58: Terry Gross, National Public Radio

58. Terry Gross – National Public Radio

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #59: Mark Simone, WOR, New York

59. Mark Simone – WOR, New York

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #60: Erick Erickson, WSB, Atlanta

60. Erick Erickson – WSB, Atlanta

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #61: Lincoln Ware, WDBZ, Cincinnati

61. Lincoln Ware – WDBZ, Cincinnati

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #62: Chip Franklin, KGO, San Francisco

62. Chip Franklin – KGO, San Francisco

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #63: Tom Bauerle, WBEN, Buffalo

63. Tom Bauerle – WBEN, Buffalo

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #64: Mike Trivisonno, WTAM, Cleveland

64. Mike Trivisonno – WTAM, Cleveland

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #65: Charlie Brennan, KMOX, St. Louis

65. Charlie Brennan – KMOX, St. Louis

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #66: Bill Spadea, WKXW, Trenton

66. Bill Spadea – WKXW, Trenton

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #67: Simon Conway, WHO, Des Moines / WMT, Cedar Rapids

67. Simon Conway – WHO, Des Moines / WMT, Cedar Rapids

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #68: Joe Piscopo, WNYM, New York

68. Joe Piscopo – WNYM, New York

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #69: Ric Edelman, Ric Edelman Show

69. Ric Edelman – Ric Edelman Show

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #70: Tom Sullivan, Talk Media Network

70. Tom Sullivan – Talk Media Network

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #71: McGraw Milhaven, KTRS, St. Louis

71. McGraw Milhaven – KTRS, St. Louis

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #72: Kevin McCullough, XtreMEDIA LLC

72. Kevin McCullough – XtreMEDIA LLC

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #73: The Monsters, WTKS-FM, Orlando

73. The Monsters – WTKS-FM, Orlando

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #74: Mark Davis, KSKY, Dallas

74. Mark Davis – KSKY, Dallas

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #75: Len Berman & Michael Riedel, WOR, New York

75. Len Berman & Michael Riedel – WOR, New York

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TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #26: Dom Giordano, WPHT, Philadelphia

26. Dom Giordano – WPHT, Philadelphia

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #27: Sebastian Gorka, Salem Radio Network

27. Sebastian Gorka – Salem Radio Network

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #28: John & Ken, KFI, Los Angeles

28. John & Ken – KFI, Los Angeles

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #29: Larry Elder, Salem Radio Network

29. Larry Elder – Salem Radio Network

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #30: Lee Habeeb, Our American Stories

30. Lee Habeeb – Our American Stories

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #31: Doug Stephan, Stephan Multimedia

31. Doug Stephan – Stephan Multimedia

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #32: Larry O’Connor, WMAL-FM, Washington

32. Larry O’Connor – WMAL-FM, Washington

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #33: Dennis Prager, Salem Radio Network

33. Dennis Prager – Salem Radio Network

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #34: Rich Zeoli, WPHT, Philadelphia

34. Rich Zeoli – WPHT, Philadelphia

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #35: Chris Plante, Westwood One

35. Chris Plante – Westwood One

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #36: Curtis & Juliet, WABC, New York

36. Curtis & Juliet – WABC, New York

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #37: Karen Hunter, SiriusXM

37. Karen Hunter – SiriusXM

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #38: Kim Komando, WestStar TalkRadio Network

38. Kim Komando – WestStar TalkRadio Network

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #39: Michael Smerconish, SiriusXM

39. Michael Smerconish – SiriusXM

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #40: Stephanie Miller, WYD Media

40. Stephanie Miller – WYD Media

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #41: Larry Young, WOLB, Baltimore

41. Larry Young – WOLB, Baltimore

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #42: Michael Medved, KTTH, Seattle / Syndication

42. Michael Medved – KTTH, Seattle / Syndication

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #43: Bill Cunningham, WLW, Cincinnati

43. Bill Cunningham – WLW, Cincinnati

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #44: Phil Valentine, WWTN, Nashville

44. Phil Valentine – WWTN, Nashville

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #45: Dan Yorke, WPRO, Providence

45. Dan Yorke – WPRO, Providence

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #46: Mandy Connell, KOA, Denver

46. Mandy Connell – KOA, Denver

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #47: Harry Hurley, WPGG, Atlantic City

47. Harry Hurley – WPGG, Atlantic City

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #48: Mark Reardon, KMOX, St. Louis

48. Mark Reardon – KMOX, St. Louis

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #49: Tim Conway, Jr., KFI, Los Angeles

49. Tim Conway, Jr. – KFI, Los Angeles

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #50: Todd Schnitt, Compass Media Networks

50. Todd Schnitt – Compass Media Networks

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TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #1: Sean Hannity, Premiere Networks

1. Sean Hannity – Premiere Networks

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #2: Rush Limbaugh, Premiere Networks

2. Rush Limbaugh – Premiere Networks

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #3: Dave Ramsey, The Dave Ramsey Show

3. Dave Ramsey – The Dave Ramsey Show

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #4: Mark Levin, Westwood One

4. Mark Levin – Westwood One

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #5: Brian Kilmeade, FOX News Radio

5. Brian Kilmeade – FOX News Radio

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #6: Joe Madison, SiriusXM

6. Joe Madison – SiriusXM

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #7: Howard Stern, SiriusXM

7. Howard Stern – SiriusXM

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #8: Thom Hartmann, WYD Media

8. Thom Hartmann – WYD Media

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #9: Mike Gallagher, Salem Radio Network

9. Mike Gallagher – Salem Radio Network

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #10: Glenn Beck, Premiere Networks

10. Glenn Beck – Premiere Networks

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #11: Michael Berry, KTRH, Houston / Syndication

11. Michael Berry – KTRH, Houston / Syndication

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #12: Joe Pagliarulo, WOAI, San Antonio / Compass Media Networks

12. Joe Pagliarulo – WOAI, San Antonio / Compass Media Networks

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #13: Lars Larson, KXL, Portland / Compass Media Networks

13. Lars Larson – KXL, Portland / Compass Media Networks

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #14: Ben Shapiro, Westwood One

14. Ben Shapiro – Westwood One

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #15: George Noory, Premiere Networks

15. George Noory – Premiere Networks

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #16: Howie Carr, Howie Carr Radio Network

16. Howie Carr – Howie Carr Radio Network

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #17: Dana Loesch, Radio America

17. Dana Loesch – Radio America

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #18: Jim Bohannon, Westwood One

18. Jim Bohannon – Westwood One

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #19: Michael Savage, Westwood One

19. Michael Savage – Westwood One

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #20: DJ Envy, Angela Yee, Charlamagne Tha God, WWPR-FM, New York / Premiere Networks

20. DJ Envy, Angela Yee, Charlamagne Tha God – WWPR-FM, New York / Premiere Networks

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #21: Hugh Hewitt, Salem Radio Network

21. Hugh Hewitt – Salem Radio Network

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #22: Bill Handel, KFI, Los Angeles / Syndication

22. Bill Handel – KFI, Los Angeles / Syndication

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #23: Armstrong & Getty, KSTE, Sacramento / Syndication

23. Armstrong & Getty – KSTE, Sacramento / Syndication

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #24: Bernie & Sid, WABC, New York

24. Bernie & Sid – WABC, New York

TALKERS 2020 Heavy Hundred #25: Ian Freeman & Mark Edge, Free Talk Live

25. Ian Freeman & Mark Edge – Free Talk Live

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The 2020 TALKERS Sports Heavy Hundred

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #76: Lance McAlister, WLW, Cincinnati

76. Lance McAlister – WLW, Cincinnati

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #77: Steve Czaban, WTEM, Washington / WRNW-FM, Milwaukee

77. Steve Czaban – WTEM, Washington / WRNW-FM, Milwaukee

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #78: Steve Somers, WFAN-AM/FM, New York

78. Steve Somers – WFAN-AM/FM, New York

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #79: Bob Fescoe, KCSP, Kansas City

79. Bob Fescoe – KCSP, Kansas City

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #80: Common Man & T-Bone, WBNS-FM, Columbus

80. Common Man & T-Bone – WBNS-FM, Columbus

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #81: Adam Gold & Joe Ovies, WCMC-FM, Raleigh

81. Adam Gold & Joe Ovies – WCMC-FM, Raleigh

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #82: Ed Norris, Rob Long & Jeremy Coleman, WJZ-FM, Baltimore

82. Ed Norris, Rob Long & Jeremy Coleman – WJZ-FM, Baltimore

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #83: Bob Stelton, Dave Wyman & Jim Moore, KIRO-AM, Seattle

83. Bob Stelton, Dave Wyman & Jim Moore – KIRO-AM, Seattle

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #84: John Canzano, KXTG, Portland

84. John Canzano – KXTG, Portland

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #85: Mark Howard, Blaine Bishop & Kevin Ingram, WGFX-FM, Nashville

85. Mark Howard, Blaine Bishop & Kevin Ingram – WGFX-FM, Nashville

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #86: Sandy Clough & Orlando Franklin, KKFN, Denver

86. Sandy Clough & Orlando Franklin – KKFN, Denver

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #87: Chris McClain & Travis Hancock, WFNZ, Charlotte

87. Chris McClain & Travis Hancock – WFNZ, Charlotte

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #88: Paul Finebaum, ESPN Radio

88. Paul Finebaum – ESPN Radio

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #89: Isaac Ropp & Jason Scukanec, KFXX-AM, Portland

89. Isaac Ropp & Jason Scukanec – KFXX-AM, Portland

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #90: Tony Rizzo Aaron Goldhammer & Chris Oldach, WKNR-FM, Cleveland

90. Tony Rizzo Aaron Goldhammer & Chris Oldach – WKNR-FM, Cleveland

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #91: Jim Traber, WWLS, Oklahoma City

91. Jim Traber – WWLS, Oklahoma City

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #92: Brent Dougherty, Mickey Ryan & Dawn Davenport, WGFX-FM, Nashville

92. Brent Dougherty, Mickey Ryan & Dawn Davenport – WGFX-FM, Nashville

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #93: Tiki Barber & Brandon Tierney, CBS Sports Radio

93. Tiki Barber & Brandon Tierney – CBS Sports Radio

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #94: Bill Michaels, WSSP, Milwaukee

94. Bill Michaels – WSSP, Milwaukee

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #95: Steven St. John & Nate Bukaty, WHB, Kansas City

95. Steven St. John & Nate Bukaty – WHB, Kansas City

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #96: Chad Withrow, Jonathan Hutton & Paul Kuharsky, WGFX-FM, Nashville

96. Chad Withrow, Jonathan Hutton & Paul Kuharsky – WGFX-FM, Nashville

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #97: Marc Farzetta, WPEN, Philadelphia

97. Marc Farzetta – WPEN, Philadelphia

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #98: Tom Wassell, Jake Heaps & Stacy Rost, KIRO-AM, Seattle

98. Tom Wassell, Jake Heaps & Stacy Rost – KIRO-AM, Seattle

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #99: Mike Schopp & Chris “The Bulldog” Parker, WGR-AM, Buffalo

99. Mike Schopp & Chris “The Bulldog” Parker – WGR-AM, Buffalo

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #100: Damon Amendolara, CBS Sports Radio

100. Damon Amendolara – CBS Sports Radio

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The 2020 TALKERS Sports Heavy Hundred

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #51: Sean Salisbury, KBME, Houston

51. Sean Salisbury – KBME, Houston

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #52: David Kaplan, WMVP, Chicago

52. David Kaplan – WMVP, Chicago

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #53: Chris Russo, SiriusXM

53. Chris Russo – SiriusXM

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #54: John Lopez & Landry Locker, KILT-AM, Houston

54. John Lopez & Landry Locker – KILT-AM, Houston

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #55: Andrew Fillipponi & Chris Mueller, KDKA-FM, Pittsburgh

55. Andrew Fillipponi & Chris Mueller – KDKA-FM, Pittsburgh

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #56: Doug Franz & Ron Wolfley, KMVP-FM, Phoenix

56. Doug Franz & Ron Wolfley – KMVP-FM, Phoenix

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #57: Colin Dunlap & Chris Mack, KDKA-FM, Pittsburgh

57. Colin Dunlap & Chris Mack – KDKA-FM, Pittsburgh

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #58: Dan Cole, KFXN, Minneapolis

58. Dan Cole – KFXN, Minneapolis

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #59: Anthony Gargano & Jason Myrtetus, WPEN-FM, Philadelphia

59. Anthony Gargano & Jason Myrtetus – WPEN-FM, Philadelphia

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #60: Ron Cooke & Joe Starkey, KDKA-FM, Pittsburgh

60. Ron Cooke & Joe Starkey – KDKA-FM, Pittsburgh

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #61: Dan McDowell & Jake Kemp, KTCK-AM/FM, Dallas

61. Dan McDowell & Jake Kemp – KTCK-AM/FM, Dallas

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #62: Nick Cellini & Chris Dimino, WCNN, Atlanta

62. Nick Cellini & Chris Dimino – WCNN, Atlanta

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #63: Doug Gottlieb, FOX Sports Radio

63. Doug Gottlieb – FOX Sports Radio

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #64: Greg Hill, WEEI Sports Radio Network, Boston and New England

64. Greg Hill – WEEI Sports Radio Network, Boston and New England

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #65: Keyshawn, LZ & Travis, KSPN-AM Los Angeles

65. Keyshawn, LZ & Travis – KSPN-AM Los Angeles

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #66: Mike Golic & Trey Wingo, ESPN Radio

66. Mike Golic & Trey Wingo – ESPN Radio

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #67: Darren McKee, Tyler Polumbus & Nick Ferguson, KKFN, Denver

67. Darren McKee, Tyler Polumbus & Nick Ferguson – KKFN, Denver

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #68: Scott Garceau & Jeremy Conn, WJZ-FM, Baltimore

68. Scott Garceau & Jeremy Conn – WJZ-FM, Baltimore

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #69: Randy Karraker, Brad Thompson & Chris Rongey, WXOS-FM, St. Louis

69. Randy Karraker, Brad Thompson & Chris Rongey – WXOS-FM, St. Louis

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #70: Joe Rose, WQAM, Miami

70. Joe Rose – WQAM, Miami

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #71: Laurence Holmes, WSCR, Chicago

71. Laurence Holmes – WSCR, Chicago

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #72: Jeff DeForrest, WINZ, Miami

72. Jeff DeForrest – WINZ, Miami

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #73: Buck Belue & John Kincade, WCNN-AM, Atlanta

73. Buck Belue & John Kincade – WCNN-AM, Atlanta

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #74: Marc Hochman & Channing Crowder, WQAM, Miami

74. Marc Hochman & Channing Crowder – WQAM, Miami

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #75: Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier, WJFK-FM, Washington

75. Grant Paulsen & Danny Rouhier – WJFK-FM, Washington

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TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #26: Mike Stone & Jamie Samuelson, WXYT-FM, Detroit

26. Mike Stone & Jamie Samuelson – WXYT-FM, Detroit

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #27: Sandra Golden, Steak Shapiro & Brian Finneran, WCNN, Atlanta

27. Sandra Golden, Steak Shapiro & Brian Finneran – WCNN, Atlanta

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #28: Gavin Dawson Jeff Cavanaugh Lucious Alexander Mike Bacsik, KRLD-FM, Dallas

28. Gavin Dawson Jeff Cavanaugh Lucious Alexander Mike Bacsik – KRLD-FM, Dallas

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #29: Doug Karsch & Scott Anderson, WXYT-FM, Detroit

29. Doug Karsch & Scott Anderson – WXYT-FM, Detroit

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #30: Glenn Ordway, Lou Merloni & Christian Fauria, WEEI Sports Radio Network, Boston and New England

30. Glenn Ordway, Lou Merloni & Christian Fauria – WEEI Sports Radio Network, Boston and New England

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #31: Dan Bernstein & Connor McKnight, WSCR, Chicago

31. Dan Bernstein & Connor McKnight – WSCR, Chicago

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #32: Chad Dukes, WJFK-FM, Washington

32. Chad Dukes – WJFK-FM, Washington

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #33: Clay Travis, FOX Sports Radio

33. Clay Travis – FOX Sports Radio

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #34: Marc Malusis & Maggie Gray, WFAN-AM/FM New York City

34. Marc Malusis & Maggie Gray – WFAN-AM/FM New York City

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #35: Dave “Softy” Mahler & Dick Fain, KJR-AM, Seattle

35. Dave “Softy” Mahler & Dick Fain – KJR-AM, Seattle

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #36: Bernie Miklasz, WXOS-FM St. Louis

36. Bernie Miklasz – WXOS-FM St. Louis

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #37: Dale Arnold & Rich Keefe, WEEI Sports Radio Network, Boston and New England

37. Dale Arnold & Rich Keefe – WEEI Sports Radio Network, Boston and New England

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #38: Joe DeCamara & Jon Ritchie, WIP-FM, Philadelphia

38. Joe DeCamara & Jon Ritchie – WIP-FM, Philadelphia

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #39: Steve Mason & John Ireland, KSPN, Los Angeles

39. Steve Mason & John Ireland – KSPN, Los Angeles

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #40: John Fricke & Hugh Douglas, WZGC-FM, Atlanta

40. John Fricke & Hugh Douglas – WZGC-FM, Atlanta

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #41: Norm Hitzges & Donovan Lewis, KTCK-AM/FM, Dallas

41. Norm Hitzges & Donovan Lewis – KTCK-AM/FM, Dallas

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #42: Petros Papadakis & Matt “Money” Smith, KLAC, Los Angeles

42. Petros Papadakis & Matt “Money” Smith – KLAC, Los Angeles

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #43: Brian Murphy & Paul McCaffrey, KNBR, San Francisco

43. Brian Murphy & Paul McCaffrey – KNBR, San Francisco

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #44: Damon Bruce, Ray Ratto & Matt Kolsky, KGMZ-FM San Francisco

44. Damon Bruce, Ray Ratto & Matt Kolsky – KGMZ-FM San Francisco

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #45: Cory Cove, Paul Lambert & Chris Hawkey, KFXN, Minneapolis

45. Cory Cove, Paul Lambert & Chris Hawkey – KFXN, Minneapolis

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #46: Chuck Oliver & Matt Chernoff, WCNN, Atlanta

46. Chuck Oliver & Matt Chernoff – WCNN, Atlanta

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #47: Paul Allen, KFXN, Minneapolis

47. Paul Allen – KFXN, Minneapolis

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #48: Carmen DeFalco & John Jurkovic, WMVP, Chicago

48. Carmen DeFalco & John Jurkovic – WMVP, Chicago

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #49: Jon Marks & Ike Reese, WIP-FM, Philadelphia

49. Jon Marks & Ike Reese – WIP-FM, Philadelphia

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #50: Seth Payne & Sean Pendergast, KILT-AM, Houston

50. Seth Payne & Sean Pendergast – KILT-AM, Houston

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TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #1: Colin Cowherd, FOX Sports Radio

1. Colin Cowherd – FOX Sports Radio

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #2: Jim Rome, CBS Sports Radio

2. Jim Rome – CBS Sports Radio

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #3: Dan Patrick, FOX Sports Radio

3. Dan Patrick – FOX Sports Radio

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #4: Boomer Esiason & Gregg Giannotti, WFAN-AM/FM New York

4. Boomer Esiason & Gregg Giannotti – WFAN-AM/FM New York

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #5: Mike Felger & Tony Massarotti, WBZ-FM, Boston

5. Mike Felger & Tony Massarotti – WBZ-FM, Boston

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #6: Dan Le Batard & Stugotz, ESPN Radio

6. Dan Le Batard & Stugotz – ESPN Radio

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #7: Fred Toettcher & Rich Shertenlieb, WBZ-FM, Boston

7. Fred Toettcher & Rich Shertenlieb – WBZ-FM, Boston

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #8: Jason Bishop, John Auville, John-Paul Flaim & Eric Bickel, WJFK-FM, Washington

8. Jason Bishop, John Auville, John-Paul Flaim & Eric Bickel – WJFK-FM, Washington

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #9: Michael Kay, WEPN-FM, New York

9. Michael Kay – WEPN-FM, New York

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #10: Mike Francesa, WFAN-AM/FM, New York

10. Mike Francesa – WFAN-AM/FM, New York

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #11: Angelo Cataldi, WIP-FM, Philadelphia

11. Angelo Cataldi – WIP-FM, Philadelphia

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #12: Bob Sturm & Corby Davidson, KTCK-AM/FM Dallas

12. Bob Sturm & Corby Davidson – KTCK-AM/FM Dallas

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #13: Mike Valenti, WXYT-FM, Detroit

13. Mike Valenti – WXYT-FM, Detroit

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #14: Mike Missanelli, WPEN-FM, Philadelphia

14. Mike Missanelli – WPEN-FM, Philadelphia

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #15: Tom Tolbert, Larry Krueger & Rod Brooks, KNBR, San Francisco

15. Tom Tolbert, Larry Krueger & Rod Brooks – KNBR, San Francisco

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #16: Joe Benigno & Evan Roberts, WFAN-AM/FM New York

16. Joe Benigno & Evan Roberts – WFAN-AM/FM New York

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #17: Mike Mulligan & David Haugh, WSCR, Chicago

17. Mike Mulligan & David Haugh – WSCR, Chicago

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #18: Carl Dukes & Mike Bell, WZGC-FM, Atlanta

18. Carl Dukes & Mike Bell – WZGC-FM, Atlanta

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #19: Shan & R.J., KRLD-FM, Dallas

19. Shan & R.J. – KRLD-FM, Dallas

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #20: George Dunham, Craig Miller & Gordon Keith, KTCK-AM/FM, Dallas

20. George Dunham, Craig Miller & Gordon Keith – KTCK-AM/FM, Dallas

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #21: Greg Papa & John Lund, KNBR, San Francisco

21. Greg Papa & John Lund – KNBR, San Francisco

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #22: Scott Zolak & Marc Bertrand, WBZ-FM, Boston

22. Scott Zolak & Marc Bertrand – WBZ-FM, Boston

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #23: Dan McNeil & Danny Parkins, WSCR, Chicago

23. Dan McNeil & Danny Parkins – WSCR, Chicago

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #24: Tom Waddle & Marc Silverman, WMVP, Chicago

24. Tom Waddle & Marc Silverman – WMVP, Chicago

TALKERS 2020 Sports Heavy Hundred #25: Dan Barreiro, KFXN, Minneapolis

25. Dan Barreiro – KFXN, Minneapolis

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