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TALKERS News Notes

iHeartMedia Sets Q3 Results Report Date. iHeartMedia will present its financial results for the third quarter of 2026 on Monday November 9 and will conduct a conference call at 4:30 pm ET, following the release of its earnings announcement, to discuss its financial results and business outlook.

WWO and Silverloch Announce Election Day Coverage. Westwood One and Silverloch are presenting special Election Day programming for Tuesday, November 3, featuring Dan Bongino, Vince Coglianese, Hayley Caronia, and Shawn Farash. The day’s programming ends with a special Election Night edition of “The Dan Bongino Show,” streaming live on Rumble starting at 8:00 pm ET.

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CLARIFICATION: New Bongino Show Won’t Be “Live”

In Monday’s edition of TALKERS, we wrote that the new, nationally syndicated afternoon drive show from Westwood One starring Dan Bongino and Shawn Farash would “air live from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET,” giving the impression the program will be produced live during that time. To clarify, the two hours of the program hosted by Bongino are repurposed from his daily podcast – produced by Silverloch Productions and distributed and repped by the Cumulus Podcast Network – and will be delivered to affiliates during the 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET daypart.

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Dan Bongino Returns to Radio on Syndicated Afternoon Drive Show

Cumulus Media’s Westwood One is launching a syndicated radio show starring Dan Bongino that will debut next Monday (8/24). The program is called “The Bongino Report PM with Dan Bongino and Shawn Farash” that will air live 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm ET. imgBongino returned to the Cumulus fold doing his podcast that’s sold by the Cumulus Podcast Network after leaving his assistant director position with the FBI. The new show will feature Shawn Farash hosting the first hour and Bongino hosting hours two and three. Bongino comments, “I’m excited to partner with Shawn to bring listeners a daily program focused on the stories that matter most. Our goal is simple: deliver honest analysis and keep ourimg audience informed and engaged. Radio remains one of the most powerful ways to connect directly with people, and I’m excited to be back on Westwood One!” Farash adds, “This is an incredible opportunity for me to connect with listeners across the country every day. Working alongside Dan and the team at Westwood One allows us to bring a fresh, energetic approach to afternoons while staying focused on the stories our audience cares about most.”