Posted on 03/15/2021 2:44:04 PM PDT by WXRGina
Cox Media Group is moving into the post-Rush Limbaugh era with new programs on news/talkers WSB-WSBB-FM (750/95.5) Atlanta and WOKV-FM Jacksonville (104.5).
Erik Erickson moves from 4-6pm to 12-3pm at WSB, followed by one-hour of Sean Hannity (3-4pm) and then Mark Arum from 4-7pm, who adjusts from his current 6-8pm show hours. The final two hours of Hannity will air from 7-9pm.
“I would never have gotten into radio without encouragement from Rush Limbaugh who has been gracious over the years with a lot of great advice and guidance,” Erickson, who has been with the station for a decade, said in a release. “It was an honor to fill in for him on his show, and it is overwhelming and humbling to move into the slot Rush occupied with such distinction for so long. I appreciate and intend to live up to the responsibility that comes with this time slot.”
Arum has been with WSB since 1997 and also serves as the traffic anchor for WSB-TV’s “Channel 2 Action News This Morning.” He remains as the youngest inductee ever into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame in 2017.
“When I was hired at 95.5 WSB over 23 years ago, I could never have envisioned that I would ever get the opportunity to host a drive time show on the best news and talk station in the nation. It’s a cliché, but this is truly a dream come true,” Arum said. “I invite all of Metro Atlanta and North Georgia to get all the news, weather and traffic they need, and the entertainment they want every afternoon with me and my pals on 95.5 WSB, Atlanta’s News and Talk.”
In Jacksonville, Mark Kaye, who recently stepped down from his morning show on CHR WAPE-FM to focus on his talk show at WOKV-FM, moves from 10am-12pm to 12-3pm. The syndicated Brian Kilmeade will now air from 9am-12pm on WOKV-FM. The show previously aired from 9-10am and 6-8pm on the station.
“As a life-long fan of Rush Limbaugh, I am still adjusting to a world without his voice,” Kay remarked. “Producing a daily show in ‘Rush’s timeslot’ is a daunting task for any broadcaster, but I am grateful to the leadership team at CMG and 104.5 WOKV for placing their trust in me. With the audience's help I promise to do my best to keep Rush’s spirit, energy, and unique brand of conservative entertainment alive. This is an incredibly bittersweet opportunity.”
“I am thrilled that we have the opportunity to elevate internal CMG talent to these critically essential dayparts on our news-talk stations,” Senior VP, Radio Rob Babin added. “Mark Kaye, Erick Erickson and Mark Arum each have a proven track record and commitment to our audience and communities. I have no doubt their success will continue as they expand to new dayparts and reach new audiences.”
All changes go into effect Monday, March 22.
Isn’t Erickson a NeverTrumper?
Double E is a NO!
It was a reality, virtually.
I’m talking about a physical building, complete with Rush’s archives and speeches.
I wish OAN or Newsmax would play re-runs of Rush’s TV show. It was great and the crap the dems did back then they are still doing now.
I earache him myself, but to each his own I suppose.
I’m still crushed that he’s gone, and hearing his voice being played on his show keeps making me sad over and over again.
I’ll tell you what’s going to be sad........that’s when they stop playing Rush’s words of wisdom for good. They said this would be temporary to get us used to him not being on anymore. I must say I like the guy from Seattle....Todd Herman I think is his name. We need Conservative radio more than ever.......RIP Rush
Yes.
Chris Plante gets my vote. He is no Rush but he is a true conservative and I like his sense of humor which the Left hates.
Yeah. He does. My point being Bannon could not carry a 3 hour show by himself.
Erickson?
He is a Nevertrumper.
So much for the 12-3 timelslot.
Chris Plante is the best talk show host today.
Agree!
Erikson is a horrible selection.
Rush was a faux conservative himself, so why wouldn’t a faux conservative replace him?
O, sure, n00b.
Way to speak ill, and untruthful, about the dead, btw.
Isn’t Erickson one of the first to crap all over Trump claiming he was racist?
Stein is the only one who could even come close to holding a candle for Rush to run by.
There will never ever be another Rush. Never. I just stopped listeing and it has left a big hole in my day.
Did he speak about Obama’s Kenyan Birth? Nope!
Did he state that the 2020 was not stolen? Yeap!
THIS is your barometer, for calling Rush a faux conservative???
FAIL!!
Name an Election Czar to Focus on Protecting the Constitution! (Rush)
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3903974/posts
Rush Limbaugh: ‘No Way Joe Biden Was Legitimately Elected President’
The right-wing radio host wants Trump to send out a “vote count czar” to investigate.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rush-limbaugh-no-way-joe-biden-elected_n_5faa89c1c5b623bfac53c726
Rush Limbaugh Says ‘There’s Simply No Way Joe Biden’ Was Elected President Legitimately
https://www.newsweek.com/rush-limbaugh-says-no-way-biden-won-fairly-1546499
We see who uses leftist tactics, here, n00b.
Yep, I really like the three of them. I listen most everyday.
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