People in the News

The San Francisco Bay Area radio community is mourning the loss of broadcaster, comedian, and author Wes "Scoop" Nisker. The Nebraska native, who was 80, passed away in Oakland, where he had been a resident since the 1960s.

After seven years away from sports/talk, Kevin Slaten is returning to St. Louis airwaves on KFNS-AM next week. This marks Slaten's sixth stint with the station and a comeback after seven years away from sports radio in the market.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has announced the hiring of Bill Nigut to co-host Politically Georgia on NPR affiliate WABE. Nigut previously hosted Georgia Public Broadcasting's Political Rewind, which was abruptly canceled in June following state budget cuts.

Audio ad and podcast platform Libsyn has announced the appointment of Charles "Chuck" Cargile as its new Chief Financial Officer. Cargile's has more than 25 years in executive leadership roles within publicly traded companies, with expertise in financial management.

Santa Rosa, CA's Wine Country Radio is welcoming Steve Jaxon back to the air on The Krush 95.9 after the talk host was let go in June by Amaturo Sonoma Media Group's KSRO-AM. His show will return August 21.

American General Media's New Mexico classical public radio 95.5 KHFM has announced a change in leadership as Alexis Corbin is named the new Executive Director. Corbin, who has been serving as Program Director for KHFM since January, will now take charge of the station's operations.

Hubbard Washington DC's WTOP announced three new appointments within its news leadership team. Monique Hayes is promoted to AM Broadcast News Director, Bill McFarland will become PM Broadcast News Director, and Giang Nguyen will take over as Digital News Director.

Following a series of layoffs and intense structural change for ESPN Radio, the sports broadcaster has reportedly assembled its new national morning show. This replaces the former combination of Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams, and Max Kellerman.

Jim Price, former catcher for the Detroit Tigers and the team's radio broadcaster, has passed away at the age of 81. The announcement was made by the Detroit Tigers via their official X account.

Broadcast supplier Electronics Research has appointed Lisa Holcomb as the new Account Manager for the Western US region. In her new role, she will focus on selling ERI's offerings to radio stations, covering a wide area including Alaska, Hawaii, and extending to Texas.