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The day’s broadcast theme Made in America will feature senior members of the Trump Administration as program guests on approximately 20 Salem Media Group radio shows. Hosts Hugh Hewitt, Mike Gallagher, Dennis Prager, Michael Medved, Larry Elder and Eric Metaxas will be joined by local hosts from Salem owned stations for a combined 36 hours of live programming.

And the WRIF-FM Detroit morning show will begin their syndication journey with Boston as their first market. The Dave & Chuck The Freak Morning Show will simulcast on ALT 92.9 /WBOS-FM in Boston beginning today.

Westwood One talk host Jim Bohannon will deliver the summer commencement address at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, Georgia, on Saturday, July 29. Jim will forgo the "big picture" so popular in commencement addresses, and will tell graduates about the "little picture."

88Nine Radio Milwaukee (88.9 WYMS-FM) has commissioned two colorful, original murals aimed at spurring community conversations. The non-profit station launched the mural initiative and commissioned local artists, using grant money, as a way to give back to Milwaukee as part of the station’s activities recognizing its 10th anniversary on air and in the community.

Local Radio Networks has hired Chris Reeves, Chris Hatton, and Jonathan Steele for LRN’s 24/7 format team. Reeves joins as Executive Vice President, Programming & Operations, Hatton becomes Director, 24/7 Creative Services, and Steele becomes Director, Programming Operations. LRN has 12 formats.

That’s actually Portland’s 98.7 The Bull (KUPL) which went live on Facebook at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington and ended up reuniting Ronald The Mastiff – who had been at the Humane Society for a while – with his former owner. How? The Bull’s Tony, McKinzie, and Jake captured Ronald on Facebook Live which reached a woman who recognized him.

The Austin-based funk-rock-blues band will perform during the 2017 Radio Show's Opening Reception on Tuesday, September 5 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the JW Marriott Austin. Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters and the Radio Advertising Bureau, the annual Radio Show brings broadcasters and industry colleagues together.

The Grayling, MI, Rock station is getting a makeover with new shows and timeslots. Jomama’s Joy Ride with Jomarie Leone highlights a new lineup of fun, entertainment, and great music on Q100.3 – “The Only Place for Rock & Roll.” Jomama’s new show will run from 3-7 p.m. J.C.

The relationship expert and author is making the jump from Magic 95.9 in Baltimore to NYC’s WBLS. Over the past 13 years, Black has had great success in the DC/Baltimore area with the #1-rated late night radio relationship show, The LaDawn Black Show, which aired for 10 years on 92Q and the last three years on Magic 95.9.

McKay is the new Program Director for Adult Contemporary station WGNI-FM (102.7 GNI) and Classic Rock station WKXS-FM (94.5 The Hawk) in Wilmington, NC. He has over two decades’ experience in the role in various markets, including stations WPTE Norfolk and WBHT in Scranton, PA.