Yes it’s WRKO’s choice. The ratings have faded and they can make more money going local. The contract expires soon and they choose not to renew. It was different in 2010 when iHeart/Clear Channel launched their own conserv talk station on 1200 and took Rush off RKO by force.
I am surprised to hear it. I don’t listen to any talk radio anymore, and rarely TV News other than the local weather. My blood pressure just got too high, and limiting the news seems to help bring it down.