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Political Operative Cortes Joins WIND

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Chicago’s WIND-AM (AM 560 The Answer) has added veteran cable news political commentator Steve Cortes to the radio station’s lineup with The Steve Cortes Show each weekday, 5-7 p.m.

Cord Moves To Middays At WMGK In Philly

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Matt Cord has been named midday host at Beasley’s WMGK-FM in Philadelphia. Cord is no stranger to the Philadelphia radio scene.

Woods Fills Joyner’s Slot In D.C.

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Kashon Powell, VP of Programming for Radio One, has tapped veteran media personality Madelyne Woods to host a new morning show on WOL-AM/Washington, D.C. Woods takes over the slot that was vacated by Tom Joyner.

Dynamic Duo For New Midday Show

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Cleveland R&B station WZAK-FM has debuted The Sam Sylk Show with Bijou Star. The Cleveland radio veterans are joining forces for a show that will include many familiar and favorite features.

Passing Of Andy Oatman

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Funeral services were held this past Saturday for longtime radio host "Andy O" Oatman who died at his home in Tulsa after a tough battle with cancer.

ENCO Founder Passes

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Eugene Novacek, founder of ENCO (provider of broadcast software), passed away peacefully on January 1, 2020 in New York at the age of 61.

KABC Adds Two New Shows

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Cumulus' KABC-AM in Los Angeles has added two new shows to kick off 2020. Former Secret Service Agent, NYPD officer and New York Times best-selling author, Dan Bongino (6pm-7pm) and political talker Andrew Klavan (9pm-10pm).

Voice Of NPR Dies

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Called the most heard voice on National Public Radio, Frank Tavares, has died. Recently diagnosed with ALS, Tavares died December 30 at his home in Florida.

Dixon Joins WBEZ Chicago

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Chicago’s NPR news station, WBEZ 91.5 FM, will soon have a new voice to wake up to each weekday morning. Longtime Chicago radio broadcaster Mary Dixon has been named the new morning anchor and local host of NPR’s Morning Edition.

Wenzel Switches To Cumulus Indianapolis

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Isaac “Brooks” Wenzel is the new Music Director and afternoon drive host for Cumulus’ Country station WFMS 95.5 in Indianapolis. Wenzel joins Cumulus Indianapolis from iHeartMedia in Madison.

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