Free Country Dropping Bobby Bones For Drew Walker In Chicago
Chicagoland’s Free Country 98.3/102.3 (WCCQ/WXLC) is bidding so long to Bobby Bones, with Connoisseur Media returning a live and local morning show to the outlet in early 2026. Drew Walker will lead the program and become full Program Director after serving as APD.
Jackson to Lead Baltimore Public Media Programming Strategy
Baltimore Public Media has appointed Maxie Jackson as Program Director for WYPR 88.1 FM, WTMD 89.7, and Your Public Studios. His career includes leadership roles at Washington, DC's WETA, New York Public Radio, and WCPN in Cleveland.
‘Woodward and Whit’ To Succeed McIntosh on Wichita’s KNSS
After more than five decades of mornings with Steve McIntosh, Audacy Wichita’s KNSS-AM is turning the page. On January 5, Woodward and Whit debuts, pairing Ted Woodward with John Whitmer for a new take on local news, talk, and community connection.
Jeremy Price Joins Cumulus to Lead Stockton–Modesto Market
Cumulus Media has appointed Jeremy Price as Vice President and Market Manager for its Stockton–Modesto, CA, cluster. Price joins Cumulus from Connoisseur Media in Bakersfield, following the cluster's sale, where he served as Market Manager for five years.
De Napoli to Lead Revenue Growth Across Platforms at APM
American Public Media has promoted Thomas De Napoli to Vice President, Head of Sales and Underwriting, where he will lead APM and Minnesota Public Radio’s national and regional teams in multi-channel revenue growth across digital, broadcast, and live events.
WYPR’s Tom Hall Takes New Role as Senior News Analyst
Tom Hall will step down from daily hosting duties on Baltimore Public Media's 88.1 (WYPR) in early 2026 to take a new role as Senior News Analyst. In his new role, he will continue interviews, analysis, and reporting across station programming.
Federated Media Picks Bear Handler Guderian For Ops Spot
Federated Media has promoted Kyle Guderian to Director of Operations for its Fort Wayne and South Bend clusters in Indiana. Guderian has served as Program Director for 98.9 The Bear (WBYR) in Fort Wayne and its counterpart, WRBR, in South Bend since 2019.
Yonci Jameson Cruises Into Minneapolis’ Jazz88
Minneapolis Public Schools’ Jazz88 (KBEM) has appointed Yonci Jameson as Music Director and host of The Afternoon Cruise. The weekday program marks Jameson’s return to radio through a new leadership role supporting music and community programming.
Miguel & Holly Returning To Tampa Bay Radio In January
iHeartMedia’s Mix 100.7 (WMTX) is bringing Miguel Fuller and Holly O’Connor back to the Tampa Bay area beginning January 5. The Miguel & Holly Show previously anchored mornings on Cox Media Group's Hot 101.5 before relocating to Charlotte, NC, in 2022.
Jimena Aguilar Joins Nueva Network’s Syndication Roster
Nueva Network has expanded its talent lineup with the addition of Jimena Aguilar and her syndicated program, Jimena Aguilar en Vivo. Aguilar joins Nueva with more than a decade of broadcast experience across Mexico, Europe, and the United States.















