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.
I have never even heard of Eric Erickson. Has he been on the radio for a long time? Rush was the only radio show I listened to.
EE? I’ll go repaint the bathroom just to watch the paint dry - which is is more exciting than that guy.
Saw some of my comments were deleted. Very soviet of this site.
I guess I should say, Rush was the greatest and worship him instead.
Good job leftist.
I don’t think Erickson will hold his new slot. In fact he does and says things that will only piss off conservatives. And in 2016 he was a never Trumper.
I think he is a closet RINO.
Good grief. Rush loved music as a former DJ. He and Kathryn loved Elton John’s music and they also liked Elton. Elton was in Florida when the wedding was planned and they asked him to headline the musical event they planned. Kathryn spoke of this on one of the shows in the past week. She also spoke about playing their favorite song “ Your Song” during Rush’s final days, which must have been very difficult for both of them.
I agree, but they need to be a bit creative with the "production" of the show as they already have similar programming with Tucker and Hannity. It needs to be different somehow. I'd like a half hour segment roasting the so called news media over their bias, kinda like an media watchdog program pointing out the bias, tons of material. After just 10 minutes of CBS This Morning I could do a whole segment on the fake false biased Black activism of Gayle King.
Mark Steyn is my favorite guest host, too.
He's a Never Trumper. Used to be CEO and writer at RedState. His Wikipedia entry (for what it's worth): Erick Erickson
“I can’t believe it either. You would think Rush himself had some sort of replacement in mind. Maybe he just wanted the show to end for good once he passed away?”
Alexander The Great did not have a successor in mind either. On his deathbed, when asked ‘Who shall lead?’ Alexander said ‘to the strongest’.
Rush never took the mantle of kingmaker, otherwise he would have run for public office himself. Rush Limbaugh made his own way in life, he told us that over and over, he was self made. His own father thought his career in radio was foolish and futile. Rush isn’t the type of guy to give success to someone. You have to carve your own path.
I certainly agree that “The lovable fuzzball” as he called himself, can never be “replaced,” but of all I’ve heard over the years I’d prefer Dan Bongino be given the opportunity to take over that slot. I do like Mark Steyn, but don’t think I could take him on a daily basis.
Ha. 1) Not in her district, 2) wouldn’t run for office. Not enough energy & my Twit feed alone would sink me.
That slot will either need to be subsidized or die a tortured death with EE whining his anti-Trump slop.
An insult indeed! Ugh. I certainly won’t be listening!!
That was the old days -- now your history would LAUNCH your effort.
As for living in the right spot, we could get you a lawn chair and a Ramada and you would be good to go.
Not my calling.
It is fun to speculate however. I think we need some new people in the mix.
Yeah...I can live without that. Thanks for the link. :)
It's true. Live streaming is here. And Bannon owns the space right now.
You betcha, Luvie! I like your new screen name. :-)
Thanks! It was time for a re-do. LOL!
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