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New Host For WGN Business Show

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WGN Radio AM 720 has announced a new host for the lunch hour business news program. Starting April 6, midday host John Williams takes over the Wintrust Business Lunch program.

Univision Miami Launches New Talk Shows

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A couple of South Florida personalities are joining WQBA 1140 AM for two new shows. Jose Alfonson Almora, Journalist and Radio Host along with Father Alberto Cutie, Radio and TV Host, went on the air March 31.

Wells Joins Talk Media Network

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Ark Midnight with John B. Wells is now part of the Talk Media Network family. The former Coast to Coast AM host discusses news, politics, unexplained mysteries and paranormal, science, religion, health, music and pop culture.

Quick Turn Around At WYNZ Portland

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Saga Communications has quickly filled the morning spot at WYNZ that opened with the retirement of Chuck Igo. Igo closed out 40 years in radio Friday March 27.

“The Car Doctor” Hits A Milestone

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Ron Ananian, AKA "The Car Doctor", will host his 1,500th radio show March 28. The nationally syndicated show airs on 94 stations nationwide through the Talk Media Network.
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Russ Parr Announces Moment of Prayer

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On Friday at 7:45AM EST, Syndicated Media Personality, Russ Parr will conduct a National Moment of Prayer due to the world’s pandemic crisis.
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Radio Prayer To Fight The Virus

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George Noory, host of Premiere Networks Coast to Coast AM, is using a long running show segment, to fight COVID-19. The Friday Night Prayer segment will be dedicated to eliminating the virus.

WABC Picks Up O’Reilly Show

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Key Networks says WABC in New York will now air Bill O'Reilly's daily morning drive feature, The O’Reilly Update – Morning Edition. Between the Morning Edition update and The O'Reilly Update, the former Fox News host is now heard on over 200 radio stations.  

Salem Extends Contract With Hugh Hewitt

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The new deal will keep the syndicated host part of the Salem team through 2028. Hewitt, who's heard on over 450 affiliates, has been broadcasting for Salem since July of 2000.

Happy Birthday Dick Chapin

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The man who has been honored as a "Legendary Nebraska Broadcaster" is celebrating his 97th birthday March 20. Dick Chapin earned the "Legendary" moniker from the Nebraska Broadcasters Association, where he served two terms as President.

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