SiriusXM Secures Former ADT Exec Wayne Thorsen as COO
SiriusXM has announced the appointment of Wayne Thorsen as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, beginning December 16. Thorsen joins SiriusXM from ADT Inc., where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer.
Dr. Cornell West, Jesse Jackson Jr. Join ‘Audacious’ KBLA Lineup
Los Angeles' KBLA Talk 1580 has announced a revamped weekday schedule of what it calls "the most audacious line-up of Black male talkers in the nation." KBLA is introducing shows hosted by Dr. Cornel West, former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., and more.
Binnie Media Dubs Marissa Leyland Program Director For WJYY
Binnie Media New Hampshire has announced a leadership change as Marissa Leyland has been promoted to Program Director of 105.5 JYY (WJYY). She replaces Harrison Hinman, who is stepping down from the role to pursue an opportunity in theater production.
Salem Media Shuffles Lineup As Gorka Leaves to Join Trump Team
As Salem Media Group syndicated talk host Dr. Sebastian Gorka leaves the company to join President-elect Trump's leadership team, network morning host Hugh Hewitt will be taking his spot in the new year. With that also comes the promotion of a Philadelphia host.
KBLA Host Robin Ayers Passes Away at Age 44
Los Angeles radio host and journalist Robin Ayers passed away on Thursday, December 5, at the age of 44. KBLA-AM owner Tavis Smiley confirmed the news in a statement on X. Ayers joined KBLA in 2022 as the host of The RA Report with Robin Ayers.
Omar y Argelia Return to Los Angeles Radio on Entravision’s José
Omar Velasco and Argelia Atilano, best known as Omar y Argelia, will bring their popular Spanish-language radio show back to the Los Angeles airwaves starting in 2025. The duo are joining Entravision's Jose 97.5 FM & 107.1 on January 6.
Paul Lambert Takes Houston Region’s Top Role for iHeart
iHeartMedia has named Paul Lambert as Region President for its Houston market. Lambert, a 24-year company veteran, will report to iHeartMedia Division President Eddie Martiny, who previously held the role before being elevated to his current position in October.
Charleston Radio Mourns ‘Two Girls & a Guy’ Host Mike Edwards
Charleston morning host Mike Edwards, known for his years as a co-host on Mix 95.9's Two Girls & a Guy, has died. Saga Communications confirmed Edwards' passing on Thursday. He was also the station's Program Director.
Kevin Kietzman Is ‘Uncanceled’ In Kansas City Radio Comeback
Five years after Kevin Kietzman was fired from his show on WHB-AM for inflammatory comments about Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, he's back on the air at Cumulus Media's KCMO-AM. Kietzman’s new show, Kevin Kietzman Uncanceled, debuted this week.
Michael Kay Making Solo Move to Middays at ESPN New York
After more than two decades of afternoon radio in New York City, The Michael Kay Show is coming to a close on December 13. However, the longtime broadcaster and voice of the New York Yankees won't be far away - he's moving to ESPN New York middays, solo.















