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That's what he said Monday on his SiriusXM show. Stern said after his current contract expires in 2020, he's done with radio because it affects his health. Of course, Stern followers know this isn't the first time Howard has said he's quitting, only to sign another deal.

Just when radio thought the smart speaker craze was bringing radio back into the home, Amazon has thrown a monkey wrench into that theory. The online retail giant is getting ready to launch a free, ad-supported music service, specifically for their smart speaker device, as early as this week.

Hubbard Radio Seattle VP/Market Manager Ann Marie Mulholland has announced the return of Fitz in the Morning to the Seattle airwaves on New Country 98.9 FM. Legendary programmer, Scott Mahalick, is joining The Bull simultaneously as Brand/Content Director.

Los Angeles’ REAL 92.3 is adding The Cruz Show hosted by J Cruz, to its afternoon program lineup Mondays through Saturdays beginning April 18. Landing J Cruz is a coup for iHeart.

Cumulus is selling KLOS-FM in L.A. to Meruelo Media for $43 million in cash. Cumulus has also entered into a swap agreement with Connoisseur Media whereby Cumulus will obtain four stations in and around Allentown, in exchange for two Cumulus stations in Southern Connecticut.

Radio veteran Karen Blake is the new afternoon drive host for Magic 106.7 WMJX-FM/Boston. The move marks Blake’s return to Boston after serving as morning drive host for WQRC on Cape Cod for the last five years.

Charley Connolly will serve as Operations Manager of Cumulus' eight-station cluster in Youngstown, OH, and Program Director of WQXK-FM/Youngstown (K105).

Thomas, a reporter for WWJ News Radio 950 (WWJ-AM) in Detroit, was recognized for her career in radio and community service. She was honored at a ceremony at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center at Michigan State University on April 14.

With spring comes all the gardening and home improvement projects. Which likely explains The Home Depot’s huge tally of radio ads, making it radio’s biggest advertiser for the second week in a row.

Comedy sells...and helps. That’s the word coming out of The Bob & Tom Show, which helped raise a massive $1,003,500 for the United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley.