Posted on 03/16/2012 12:36:43 PM PDT by raccoonradio
Owner Jim Ingstad of Radio Fargo-Moorhead will flip "Rock 102" KRWK, Fargo to conservative talk on Monday, says the Fargo Forum, under new calls of KFGO-FM. The lineup will include program director Tom Becka, Fox-syndicated Brian Kilmeade, Premiere's Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity, TRN-syndicated Michael Savage, Genesis-syndicated Jason Lewis, and a Fargo-only show from J.D. Hayworth, former House member and Senatorial candidate. The Forum says "all Rock 102 personnel have been reassigned to other duties, so no one lost their job in the format switch", which occurs on Sunday night at midnight. Jim Ingstad sold his Fargo stations to Clear Channel in 2000, then bought them back six years later. Soon afterwards, 101.9 became "Rock 102" under call letters of KRWK.
How's libtalk doing?
from kfgo.com:
101.9 Talk FM will replace Rock 109. New FM Radio Station Joins Radio Fargo-Moorhead
The first FM talk radio station in Fargo-Moorhead debuts Monday.
101.9 Talk FM is part of the Radio Fargo-Moorhead group, which also owns KFGO. The new station will replace Rock 102 as part of a nationwide trend of successful FM talk stations.
Omaha and Kansas City radio veteran Tom Becka will lead 101.9 Talk FM and host a morning show. Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity will also be part of the line up, along with Fox Radio News.
Current employees of Rock 102 will remain with the Radio Fargo-Moorhead group.
101.9 Talk FM’s line up will be as follows:
- (5:30 a.m. - 6 a.m.) The Pre-Tom Becka Show
It’s like a pregame…find out what is going to happen on The Tom Becka Show.
- (6 a.m. - 9 a.m.) The Tom Becka Show
Tom Becka has consistently been recognized as one of the leading talk show hosts in America by Talkers Magazine and other leading publications. Becka is known for his moderate libertarian stance and is the leader of what he calls, “The Mad Middle.” Every morning Tom Becka will deal with the hot issues of the day with honesty, integrity, and a sense of humor. Becka will utilize the award-winning KFGO-AM newsroom.
- (9 a.m. - 11 a.m.) Kilmeade And Friends
Brian Kilmeade will offer his take on the top stories of the day, with newsmakers and guest experts offering their insight and perspective, along with segments featuring the top personalities of Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network. And “friends” include listeners’ point-of-views, of course.
- (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.) The Rush Limbaugh Show
You know what you are going to get when you tune in to The Rush Limbaugh Show, America’s Anchorman. Before Rush Limbaugh, political talk was often dry, hackneyed and boring. Not anymore! Rush Limbaugh’s lively, humorous, and just plain fun program has rocketed his show to the most listened-to form program. You may not love him, you may not even like him, but you listen to him.
- (2 p.m. - 5 p.m.) The Sean Hannity Show
Sean Hannity is the second-most-listened-to talk show host in America. Hannity is known for his provocative, free-wheeling, passionate commentary on politics and the American agenda. Hannity has received two Marconi Awards.
- (5 p.m. - 6 p.m.) JD Hayworth
JD Hayworth is a former congressman and a regular contributor to Fox News and other media outlets. Hayworth will be taking your calls and focusing on the issues that are important to Fargo-Moorhead. Make JD a part of your drive home every weekday.
- (6 p.m. - 9 p.m.) Jason Lewis Show
While Rush Limbaugh is America’s Anchorman, Jason Lewis is America’s Mr. Right. Lewis was a regular substitute host for The Rush Limbaugh Show. The Jason Lewis Show deals with the serious issues of politics, economics, and cultural affairs, but Lewis’ sense of humor brings a good deal of levity to the show. Lighter topics include sports, music and movies. You’ll also hear plenty of Elvis and Beatles’ trivia, as the Jason Lewis Show is home of Beatle Bumper Fridays.
- (9 p.m. - 12 a.m.) The Michael Savage Show
Michael Savage has a passion for unearthing the truth about liberalism, borders, language and culture, and his unparalleled stand for America’s families has made him the most important figure in the fight for speech and ideals in America.
Oh, the slutiness of it all, these station owners will do anything for money.
First they said Rush “saved AM.” Now he’s saving FM.
BTW, does this mean that WZFG (”The Flag”) is losing Rush and Sean?
Would guess so but we’ll see...this news just broke.
Let’s see:
From rock to talk: Fargo radio station Rock 102 changes programming
FARGO – Radio listeners, get ready to paint part of your FM radio dial red. As of midnight Monday, Rock 102 will be rechristened 101.9 Talk FM, the Fargo-Moorhead area’s first talk station on the FM side of the dial, Radio Fargo-Moorhead announced today.
>>Until now, The Flag 1100 AM has been the conservative talk radio station in the metro area.
The Forum is still trying to contact representatives of Great Plains Integrated Marketing, the parent company of The Flag.
oops, linky:
http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/354340/
Interesting. I wondered where Becka went. He was a long-time, big talk radio name here in Omaha where he was fired, hired again a few years later and then fired again some years after that. His habit of slamming the local corrupt politicians made for a lot of political enemies who have influence over what plays and stays in local media.
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