Frequent Limbaugh Fill-In Gets Own National Show October 8th, 2008 Former San Diego mayor Roger Hedgecock, a frequent substitute for Rush Limbaugh, will have his own nationally-syndicated weekday talkshow starting just after the new year.
“All Things Equal” on WHCU September 30th, 2008 Ithaca news/talker WHCU (870 AM) debuts a brand new program this morning. “All Things Equal” is described by the station as a “new weekly radio show on community conversations over race, class and diversity.”
WHCU to Drop Miller; Adding Beck August 15th, 2008 Glenn Beck’s familiar greeting, “hello…. ya sick, twisted freaks!” will soon be heard every morning in the Ithaca-Cortland market. Saga news/talker WHCU 870 is adding the popular radio and TV host to its weekday lineup, effective September 2.
WHCU Seeks New Assistant News Director August 15th, 2008 After a slow stretch, this is turning out to be a pretty busy Friday here at CNYRadio.com. Dave Vieser from WHCU in Ithaca tells us the Ithaca news/talker has an immediate opening for an Assistant News Director. Here’s the job posting, exactly as Dave sent it:
Hannity Inks Joint Premiere/Citadel Deal July 22nd, 2008 In a move Citadel CEO Farid Suleman calls “an unusual deal, but it’s a deal for the times,” Sean Hannity’s show will be syndicated by both Citadel’s ABC Radio Networks and by Clear Channel’s Premiere Radio Networks, effective next year.
Greg Fry Moving to Albany; WHCU Has Vacancy July 16th, 2008 Submitted Item: News/Talk 870 WHCU Assistant News Director Greg Fry is making the move to Albany, NY—and the top talker in the Finger Lakes is on the hunt for a replacement. Greg moved quickly from news reporter/anchor into the role of management in the newsroom. He also picked up duties as the Saturday Morning Newswatch
NYS Broadcasters Association Awards Announced July 3rd, 2008 UPDATED (1:05PM) – The 2008 New York State Broadcasters Association “Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting” have been unveiled. We now have a complete list of winners, and they include stations in all four markets we cover… for a total of 11 radio awards, and at least 2 TV awards for former radio reporters.
Limbaugh Signs $400 Million Deal Through 2016 July 2nd, 2008 According to the Drudge Report, Premiere Radio Networks and Rush Limbaugh have signed a deal that will keep “America’s Anchorman” on the air through the year 2016, and “the package is valued north of $400 million, according to media insiders.”
WHCU Marks Anniversary By Expanding March 12th, 2008 Ithaca news/talker WHCU 870 is celebrating it’s 85th Anniversary by expanding the news department. The station is hoping to add a full-time position to take on afternoon anchoring and evening reporting duties.
Rush Limbaugh undergoes surgery December 21st, 2001 Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh, who slowly became completely deaf earlier this year, underwent surgery yesterday to place a cochlear implant in one ear.
