People in the News

Paul "PT" Thomas, Co-host of "The Wolf Wake Up Crew", KMNB-FM 102.9 Minneapolis, continues his effort to spread awareness about suicide prevention. Thomas is teaming up with Brighter Days Grief Center in Minneapolis to help families affected by suicide.

On Tuesday, Jan. 17, The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz will make its debut on ESPN Deportes Radio New York 1050AM. The program will continue airing live nationwide on ESPN Radio and Sirius XM Channel 80. Here's what Le Batard, who's always cracking a joke, had to say...

SVP for ESPN Audio Traug Keller made the announcement that, despite a lucrative offer, Ryen Russillo will not return to ESPN Radio next year. He's been with the network for over eight years. Keller said Russillo, who hosted the 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. slot, has decided to pursue other opportunities when his contract expires next year. Russillo's final day will be this Friday.

As PD of 670 The Score in Chicago, Mitch Rosen has guided the Windy City Sports station to consistent ratings and commercial success.

Hubbard Radio Seattle has hired Jeff Dubow as the new Executive Producer for Brooke & Jubal in The Morning. The Brooke & Jubal show is heard on Hubbard's KQMV in Seattle and syndicated on over 50 stations through Premiere Radio Networks.

Steve Goldstein has been named President of Hubbard Radio's 2060 Digital. Goldstein was most recently SVP of Sales Strategy and General Manager for 2060 Digital.

Carter Broadcast Group Kansas City's Hot 103 Jamz is introducing a new morning show. Hustle & Shyne in the Morning, hosted by Deona Hustle and Brian B. Shynin will debut on Monday, November 27. Shynin has led mornings on the station for the past year.

iHeart’s 106.1 The Breeze in Philadelphia is the latest station to pick up the ubiquitous Delilah. Philly listeners will be able to catch her show Monday through Saturday, 7 p.m. to midnight ET.

Mike Kaplan has been named Senior Vice President, Programming and Program Director of ALT 92.3 (WBMP-FM) in New York. In addition, Christine Malovetz will join ALT 92.3 as midday host and will be on-air from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST weekdays, starting Monday.

Chicago native Justin Kaufmann will join the weekday morning Steve Cochran Show on WGN. Meanwhile, Andrea Darlas will join Patti Vasquez as co-host and news anchor of The Patti Vasquez Show with Andrea Darlas.