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Salem Adds Another Conservative Talker

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Salem Radio Network is launching a new talk show hosted by Sebastian Gorka. America First with Sebastian Gorka will debut January 1, 2019 and air daily 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET on the SRN platform, replacing the Michael Medved Show.
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Just Like Majic, Madd Hatta Returns To Houston Radio

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Renowned Houston radio personality and rapper Madd Hatta is returning to Majic 102.1, bringing back The Madd Hatta Show. Starting February 12, he will broadcast afternoon drive on the Urban One-operated heritage R&B.

WHYY Brings in New VP

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Sarah Glover has been named Vice President for news and civic dialogue at WHYY, the NPR station in Philadelphia. Glover will manage all newsgathering operations for radio, TV, and digital media, and lead civic engagement efforts throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, and South Jersey.

Alabama Is Moving Up In Chicago

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iHeartMedia's Country station in Chicago, BIG 95.5, is adding "Alabama" to its morning show as co-host with Mason and Remy. Most recently, Alabama hosted afternoons on the station.

Radio Newcomer Takes Over L.A. For iHeart

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With Kevin LeGrett taking on the role of Sports President, Alexis Ginas has been named President of the iHeartMedia Los Angeles Region. She'll report to LeGrett who is also the Division President of the iHeart Markets Group.

Dave Anthony Joins Community Broadcasters

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Dave Anthony, Network Program Director for Forever Media in Pittsburgh, PA and Wheeling, WV is joining Community Broadcasters as Operations Manager for its Orangeburg, SC cluster. 

More Responsibilities For Diaz

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Cumulus promotes Louie Diaz to VP for Contemporary formats at the company. Diaz will continue as Operations Manager for Cumulus in Atlanta where he's also PD for WWWQ/Q100. Diaz joined Cumulus in 2014.

Kaplan Out at KROQ.

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Variety was first to break the story that Mike Kaplan was departing as programmer of KROQ in L.A. Shirley Halperin and Michael Schneider detail what they believe led to Kaplan's demise after only 2 years: the departure of Kevin Weatherly, the firing of Kevin Ryder and a move away from the station's alternative and rock roots. Read the full article HERE.

Latzer Hired As Alpha’s As Reg. Interactive Sales Director

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Jon Latzer's previous experience includes Digital Sales and Management Executive with CBS Digital Media, TuneIn, and Rovi. He was also a GSM with CBS and Clear Channel and a National Sales Manager with Katz.

Mike Scott Is Ready For His Next Challenge

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Scott tells Radio Ink his recent position as Market Operations Manager-Brand Manager/PM-drive air personality with Midwest Communications in Lansing, has been eliminated and he's ready to come work for you. Scott has 35 years of major-market experience (primarily in Detroit) but has also worked in Chicago, Cincinnati, Fort Wayne, and Flint. He can be reached at [email protected].

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