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Shander To Take It To The Next Level

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There’s a new late-night sports show that wants to make that time slot livelier. The SB Nation Radio network’s The Second Level With Eytan Shander launches March 11, on stations across the country.

They’re An ODDS Couple!

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ESPN1000 Chicago will debut The ODDS Couple with host Carmen DeFalco and local sports radio legend and prominent handicapper Mike North on Friday, March 8.

Killabrew Makes iHeart Switch To DC

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Mike Killabrew has been named Director of Rock Programming for iHeartMedia-Washington, DC's BIG 100 and DC101.

Lapka Reporting Traffic At WGN

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Lauren Lapka is joining WGN Radio as the afternoon drive traffic reporter. She returns to Tribune Media where she was previously an on-air personality for the company’s Sports/Talk station The Game 87.7 FM.

Abrams Back With Cumulus Albuquerque

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Cumulus has appointed Kris Abrams as FM Operations Manager of its five-station cluster in Albuquerque, NM. Abrams will also be PD for three stations.

Kovach Keeps It Breezy

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Sandy Kovach has joined Detroit station 98.7 The Breeze (WDZH-FM). Kovach will host the new evening show The Breeze After Hours.

Challenger Set For Benztown’s Iron Imager

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Brendan (“BT”) Tacey, Head of Production, Triple M Network, Southern Cross Austereo in Australia, has been selected as the finalist to challenge the champ in the 8th Annual Iron Imager Contest.

Robbins Back And Better Than Ever

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Several years ago, shortly after signing a syndication deal, 59-year old Peoria radio host Scott Robbins had a massive heart attack. He needed 5 bypass surgeries and was stuck in a hospital for 5 months.

NYPR Names Interim CEO

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Current New York Public Radio COO Depelsha McGruder will be named interim CEO once Laura Walker leaves NYPR at the end of the month, after 23 years as President and CEO. 

Rubio A Real Catch For Dallas Stations

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Spanish-language broadcasting company LBI Media has named Tomas Rubio the new PD for KNOR La Raza 93.7FM, KBOC Luna 98.3FM, and KZZA La Ranchera 106.7FM in Dallas.

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June 15, 2026

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