Category Archives: Westwood One

Afternoon Delight

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Fred Stiening

While people are distracted, Cumulus Media announced the post-holiday replacement for Larry Elder on KABC-AM in Los Angeles from 3-6 PM Pacific Time. Dr Drew Pinsky and a sidekick do a two hour show on Westwood One from 1-3 AM … Continue reading →

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Cumulus takes the Axe to Billy Bush

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Fred Stiening

If you don’t know, Billy Bush is a 43 year old entertainment reporter who hosts Access Hollywood. His father is the brother of George H W Bush, making him George W Bush’s cousin. His radio show was syndicated by Dial … Continue reading →

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The ominous “Motor Kote” show

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Cumulus radio just telegraphed the future. While listening to the 4 AM hour of Red Eye Radio, a peculiar thing appeared. While it was clearly the red eye hosts, this show was ID’d as the Motor Kote Show. Clearly, the … Continue reading →

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Ed Schultz pulls the plug

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Perhaps Cumulus is getting around to demanding pay cuts, maybe advertisers realize how few “progressive” talk stations are left… Whatever the reason, hot on the heels of Randi Rhodes – Ed Shultz will do his final show on Friday of … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberal Talk, Westwood One | 8 Comments

Cumulus cleans up music syndication

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Lenders gave Cumulus money on the basis they would cut costs. Cumulus now owns both the former ABC Radio and former Dial Global – both of which had similar 24 hr/day satellite delivered music for lazy or unviable radio stations … Continue reading →

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In the radio news

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Michael Graham of Boston (of the now defunct WTKK-FM talk station) is heading to Hotlanta Georgia at WYAY-FM, which is running a mixed news / News talk format. Atlanta is the home of Cumulus Media, who just so happen to … Continue reading →

Posted in IHeart Media, Westwood One | 4 Comments

Cumulus hires new national talk show host

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Mike Rogers is a Republican Congressman from Michigan. He is currently the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, which oversees the NSA. He is also a former FBI agent. Washington Post I think a new name just popped on to … Continue reading →

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What’s Old is New Again

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Fred Stiening

The True Oldies Channel which used to be syndicated by the ABC Radio Network was Scott Shannon. He has an exceptional standard for the quality of the audio, song selection, and applying digital enhancement to the songs – in addition … Continue reading →

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What’s in a name?

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Fred Stiening

There was a small news item the other day that may force me to make a change to the listings. I’m writing this to ask for opinions. It’s nothing earth shattering. The news item has said that word has gone … Continue reading →

Posted in About the Guide, Syndicators, Westwood One | 6 Comments

Did Cumulus buy Westwood One to kill it?

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Westwood One (including Dial Global) felt the wrath of the Dickey brothers yesterday, and the axe continues to swing today. Westwood One + Dial Global was a large portion of the national radio programming not owned by Clear Channel or … Continue reading →

Posted in Collapse of America, Cumulus Media, Radio Biz, Syndicators, Westwood One | 2 Comments