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'Wolves Among Us' tells the story of Dr. Larry Lavin, an Ivy League-educated dentist-who also happened to be one of the largest cocaine kingpins on the Eastern Seaboard. Produced by Cadence13, The Larry Lavin Story, tells the story of Lavin’s dual life, and his impact on Philadelphia culture in the late 70s and early 80s.

Two Members of the House of Representatives have added their cosponsorship to a resolution opposing "any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge" on local broadcast radio stations.

The 'Dr. Phillip Bowden Cognac, Cars, & Cigars’ is being presented by iHeartMedia Memphis on November 13. A portion of the ticket proceeds will go to the Dorothy Day House, an organization fighting homelessness.

Ford Canada confirms the automaker is removing AM radio from all of its vehicles globally. Until this disclosure, there had been no word as to whether removing AM from the dash was localized to the US. Now the Canadian Association of Broadcasters is taking a stand with the NAB.

Bryce Segall has been named music director and evening talent for ALT 92.3 (WNYL-FM) in New York, effective July 2. In addition, Dan Stone will join ALT 92.3 as imaging director, effective June 25.

The news from ESPN is that popular writer and commentator John Clayton expanding his role with a new local weekday show on 710 ESPN Seattle. Appropriately called John Clayton, the show will air weekdays from 10 a.m. to Noon on 710 ESPN Seattle beginning Monday, June 6.

Dan Barreiro, Sports Talk Host on KFAN 100.3, has been inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Barreiro has been part of the Twin Cities KFAN lineup since 1992.

Northwestern Media station, WBGL will welcome Courtney Canfield as its new Morning Show Co-Host. Her first day will be June 1.

Scotty Crowe has been appointed as the Senior Director of Podcasting at Atlanta NPR member WABE, where he will oversee the development and strategy for all podcast content. He was previously the Creative Lead for The Speed Project.

Stephens Media Group has named Mike McCoy as the new Operations Manager in Rochester, NY. The cluster includes Soft AC Warm 101.3 WRMM-FM, Alternative 94.1 The Zone WZNE-FM, and Adult Hits Fickle 93.3 WFKL-FM.