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Longtime News Voice on KDKA Calling it a Career

Ryan-Douglas started at KDKA-AM in 2002. Her retirement elicited farewell messages on Twitter from listeners who thanked her for being part of their lives.

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KDKA-AM news anchor Rose Ryan-Douglas is calling it quits after nearly 50 years in the broadcast business. 

“Rose has been the ultimate news professional, not only will we miss her on the air but her calming influence in the newsroom is irreplaceable,” Michael Spacciapolli, senior vice president and market manager for station owner Entercom Pittsburgh, 

Ryan-Douglas started at KDKA-AM in 2002. Her retirement elicited farewell messages on Twitter from listeners who thanked her for being part of their lives. 

Ryan-Douglas has been at the station since 2002, and has worked for WFFM, 96 KX and 3WS, where she spent more than 20 years. 

“On behalf of all of us at KDKA Radio and our listeners we thank her for the tremendous work she has done over the years,” the station said.

Rose’s last day on the air will be Feb. 26.

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WPHM Extends Brian Kilmeade Show to Full 3-Hour Length

These changes come after some shows were added to WPHM’s lineup in January of this year.

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Changes are coming to the weekday lineup at Liggett Communications News/Talk 1380 WPHM. The station announced that there will be expansion, cuts, and replacements to its news/talk programming. 

WPHM will expand Fox News Radio’s The Brian Kilmeade Show to three hours, extending the show from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM. Furthermore, the station will cut Radio America’s The Chad Benson Show from 1:00-3:00 PM. These changes come after both shows were added to WPHM’s lineup in January of this year.

“Brian Kilmeade’s show has been very timely and topical, especially as we approach next year’s election,” Program Director Caleb Gordon said. “We’re happy to be a part of making his program the fastest-growing radio show in the country!”

Nonetheless, the changes don’t stop there. At night, WPHM replaces Compass Media Networks’ Markley, Van Camp & Robbins with Fox Sports Radio’s The Odd Couple hosted by Chris Broussard and Rob Parker from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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Bill O’Reilly: Interview with Tucker Carlson Designed to Compete with Republican Debate

“Carlson drops these interviews so people will have a choice. Whatever. It doesn’t matter to me.”

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Tucker Carlson is slated to host fellow former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly tonight for an extended interview that will drop alongside the second 2024 Republican Presidential debate. O’Reilly says that’s the entire point of the interview.

During his No Spin News program Tuesday night, O’Reilly shared that the interview should serve as an alternative to the the debate.

“Tucker Carlson interviewed me for close to an hour last night. And you can watch that interview at 9:00 PM ET. And it’s designed to compete with the Republican debate in Simi Valley, California, north of LA,” admitted O’Reilly. “So Carlson drops these interviews so people will have a choice. Whatever. It doesn’t matter to me. It’s a good interview, and I think you will like it.”

Both Bill O’Reilly and Carlson departed Fox News during less-than-ideal circumstances. O’Reilly was ousted in 2017 after allegations of sexual harassment. Carlson exited in April of this year. He contends his firing was connected to the network’s settlement of the defamation lawsuit brought forth by Dominion Voting Systems. However, both Fox News and Dominion have independently denied those accusations.

O’Reilly continued the discussion by saying Carlson was kind to have him on his program for nearly an hour to discuss his latest book Killing the Witches: The Horror of Salem, Massachusetts. However, the former Fox News hosts didn’t strictly discuss the book.

“The interview, of course, dealt with more than the book. It dealt with network and cable news. It dealt with the Biden administration, and it dealt with social things in America. But he was very interested in the demonic possession part of killing the witches, which is the modern part of the book.”

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Red Apple Audio Networks Signs Lou Dobbs for Syndication and Ad Sales

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Former FOX Business Network host Lou Dobbs has signed an exclusive deal for network syndication and advertising sales with Red Apple Audio Networks.

The Lou Dobbs Business Reports are delivered twice daily Monday through Friday, featuring two-minute reports about the opening and closing markets. The feature currently airs on Red Apple Media’s 77 WABC with the addition of more stations to be announced in the coming days.

“I’m excited about partnering with the Red Apple Audio Networks,” said Dobbs. “Their contacts and reputation for customer service will increase our affiliate base across America.”

“Lou has a remarkable understanding of market trends and fluctuations,” said John Catsimatidis, Owner of Red Apple Media and Red Apple Audio Networks. “He has the rare ability to be able to cut through the data and present insightful analysis in a concise manner. He’s a terrific addition to our line-up of big-name personalities.”

Dobbs joined WABC programming in July of last year. However, his syndicated reports were dropped by G Audio Networks in April of this year. Previously, the daily vignettes were syndicated by Salem Radio Network.

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