People in the News

NPR's Noel King, co-host of Morning Edition and Up First, is being honored by the Radio Hall of Fame. She is the recipient of the "One to Watch" award.

Terrance McKnight, a host on WQXR, New York City’s classical music station, is taking a leave of abscene to write a book about race and classical music. From October 15 – November 12, McKnight has invited five of his friends and fellow New Yorkers to take the host’s chair and curate their own classical music playlists.

Mark Krieschen, General Manager of CMG Houston Radio, will retire from the company later this month. He's been with Cox since 2005.

Suzanne Rust has been added as one of the permanent hosts of The Moth Radio Hour. Currently she is the Senior Curatorial Producer of the show.

Colorado Springs based Way Media has given some new titles and new responsibilities to three team members. The company says the moves are designed to better serve their underwriters and business partners.

Black Information Network has added three media veterans to the network. The additions include an anchor/correspondent and two management positions.

Monday marked Bubba The Love Sponge's 10-year anniversary with WYBB in Charleston, SC. The rock station is owned by LM Communications of South Carolina.

The Quick Silva Show with Dominique Da Diva has moved to Reach Media for distribution and syndication. The Mainstream Urban show is heard in afternoon drive in five markets.

Summit Media Wichita morning man JJ Hayes says his wife Michelle died Friday after a battle with COVID-19. She was 50 years old. Hayes said his wife had been home from the hospital for 9 days and appeared to be improving before she stopped breathing and passed away Friday evening. More details on the KFDI website HERE .

Wain's first station was Top 40 WIXY-AM in Cleveland, known for outrageous promotional stunts and concerts that brought the Beatles, Rolling Stones and The Supremes to town. He later founded and owned Metroplex which owned stations such as Y100 and WAXY in Miami.