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Samuelson Sets Retirement From WGN

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Legendary agribusiness broadcaster Orion Samuelson will retire on December 31. The farewell will come shortly after he celebrates his 60th anniversary at the station.

CEO Stepping Down

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American Public Media Group CEO Jon McTaggart was expected to slowly transition out of his position after being with APMG since 1983. That plan has been accelerated following a series of issues at the company regarding diversity and transparency.

Russell Leaving JAZZ-FM Toronto

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After only 18 months, VP and Managing Director for JAZZ-FM in Toronto Lorie Russell (pictured) is leaving in December. The station is searching for a new GM. Russell has held the position since March 1, 2019.

WABC Adds Chris Hahn to Sunday Lineup

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Hahn, known as "The Aggressive Progressive," will air from 4-5 p.m. on WABC. Hahn is a lawyer, auther and regular contributor on Fox News. The show is distributed by KMG Networks.

The Answer Sticks With Stigall

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AM 990 The Answer in Philadelphia, has extended the contract of morning host Chris Stigall for two additional years. Stigall, who has lived in Philly for a decade, joined the station in 2019.

Leonard Joins Clear Media Network

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Clear Media Network has hired Chris Leonard as EVP of Affiliate and Business Development. Leonard brings over 30-years of Network experience to Clear having worked for the Total Traffic & Weather Network, Westwood One and Metro Networks.

KCMO Welcomes Back Stigall

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It's a homecoming for Chris Stigall as he joins the KCMO line-up 10 to Noon. Stigall hosted mornings on the KC talker from 2006-2010.

Hubbard Adds Woody In Phoenix

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Hubbard Radio’s ALT AZ 93-3 in Arizona’s will be adding the Premiere syndicated Woody Show to mornings this coming Monday.

CMG Moves Jessen To Tulsa

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Abby Jessen has been named the new Director of Branding and Programming for Mix 96.5 (KRAV-FM) in Tulsa. She held the same position for Cox in Athens, GA. Jessen started with CMG as an afternoon reporter and has risen through the ranks in programming. 

McNeil Finally Apologizes

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Fired Entercom Chicago sports talker Dan McNeil finally apologized to ESPN host Maria Taylor for his tweet about what she was wearing a week ago. He went back to Twitter to make his apology. Here's what he had to say...

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