Joe Pags Returns to Albany on News/Talk WGDJ
Nationally syndicated talk star Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo is returning to his old stomping grounds of Albany, New York as his Compass Media Networks-syndicated show is joining the program schedule 
at Capital Broadcasting Inc’s WGDJ “Talk1300” airing at 10:00 pm. Pags tells TALKERS, “For the 10 years I’ve been in syndication I’ve always hoped to return to the Capital Region of New York where I was proud to be a news anchor on the CBS affiliate, WRGB-TV. Even though I left TV there more than 20 years ago, I still regularly hear from former viewers there and will always consider the area a hometown. I can’t thank [owner] Paul Vandenburgh enough for putting me on the air there on his great station WGDJ!”
named the interim host of FOX News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures” – beginning this Sunday (9/27) through the weekend after the November midterm elections (11/8). A new host will be named at a late date. Kudlow succeeds Maria Bartiromo, who exited FBN and FNC earlier this month. Kudlow served as the director of the National Economic Council and assistant to the president for economic policy under President Donald Trump from 2018 to 2021.
AM/FM radio receiver. Edison says, “A few weeks ago, we highlighted the fact that among 13–34-year-olds, the majority of their ad-supported audio time in the car is spent with AM/FM radio. This week we widen the picture to look at all listening time among this age group in the car, and instead of noting what they are listening to, we are looking at what they are listening on. Over the history of Share of Ear we have documented the relentless rise of the smartphone as the primary audio-consumption device. Among younger audio consumers, this holds true even in the car.”
The KCMO, Kansas City-based “Mundo in the Morning” show hosted by Pete Mundo is now airing on Cumulus Media’s KFRU-AM/K255DJ “NewsTalk 98.9 FM & 1400 AM” in Columbia, Missouri. Earlier this summer, Mundo’s morning show was added to the company’s news/talk KTOP-FM, Topeka, Kansas. KFRU’s local morning show hosted by David Gaines was cancelled last month during the recent round of layoffs at Cumulus Media. 
President Donald J. Trump in solidarity with CNN, which had its hard pass revoked over the weekend by the White House.
KFMW-FM and KOKZ-FM in Cedar, plus KPTY-AM, and FM translators K263BZ, and K297BS in Waterloo. Civic Media is based in Wisconsin and operates stations there as well as in Minnesota and Michigan. Cedar Basin Media says, “Cedar Basin Media is a radio group built on a simple premise: communities deserve stations that are actually of and for them – good information, real conversation, and people on the air who live here, too.” 
iHeartMedia, where ‘Bill Mick LIVE’ became a longtime fixture on Space Coast morning radio.” Prior to his radio career, Mick spent 17 years in law enforcement in his native West Virginia, including roles in patrol, SWAT and as a detective. Mick says, “When I started in radio, I was new to Brevard, but talking with local leaders, newsmakers and our listeners quickly taught me about this community and made it home for me and my family. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who gave me the opportunity to build a career here, and especially to the dedicated audience that has been with me for more than 25 years. The Space Coast is home, and I can’t say thank you enough.”
iHeartRadio’s “Stuff You Should Know” in the #1 position, followed by Audioboom’s “Pod Save America” at #2 and iHeartRadio’s “My Favorite Murder” at #3. Noteworthy changes from the July ranker include “Armstrong & Getty on Demand” rising five places to #11 and Salem Media Group’s “The Charlie Kirk Show” falling six places to #19. 
more than 45 years. Beasley Philadelphia VP and market manager Paul Blake says, “Scott has brought tremendous knowledge, thoughtful leadership and a deep commitment to excellence to ‘The Fanatic.’ He understands what makes sports radio meaningful to its audience and has always been generous in sharing his insight with those around him. Scott was key in The Fanatic’s growth, and he helped position the station well for its next chapter. We are deeply grateful for Scott’s contributions and congratulate him on an outstanding career and a well-earned retirement.” During Masteller’s career he served with are ESPN Dallas, ESPN Radio, and WBAL, Baltimore, plus stops in Portland, Salt Lake City, and Lexington, Kentucky.
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Now, Papa will rejoin Lund daily from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm for “Lunch with Papa” – part of Lund’s 10:00 am to 2:00 pm show. Additionally, Papa will present “Niners Updates With Greg Papa” twice weekly that will air during KNBR’s morning drive and afternoon drive shows. Cumulus regional VP Larry Blumhagen says, “Greg Papa is a Bay Area icon in sports broadcasting. His name and voice are synonymous with sports in this market. That connection is even stronger when speaking about the San Francisco 49ers. We are excited to have Greg back on air sharing his insights about all things Niners, and more!” Papa comments, “I’m thrilled to be back on ‘The Sports Leader’ and even more thrilled to be working with my good friend John Lund again. Let’s do this!”
at 76 after a battle with cancer. Stone hosted the station’s “Open Line” show from 8:00 am to 11:00 am daily. KSCJ program director Justin Barker tells KTIV-TV, “Charlie was always a consummate professional and did everything to the best of his ability, lit up every room and had great charisma and great talent to be able to talk to anybody, to be able to welcome anybody.” 
last week after motorcycle crash. A Facebook tribute from the station for 64-year-old Steve Gretsch said, “Steve wasn’t just part of KLFD. In a lot of ways, he was the voice of it — mornings, local sports, more commercials than any of us could count. If you called in, if your kid’s game got a shoutout, if you just needed to know what was happening in this town — chances are, Steve told you.”