#radio

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Scott Davidson has returned to Sunny 101.7 FM in Canton. He surprised listeners by opening the mid-morning broadcast on September 28. Davidson announced his return enthusiastically before playing a Michael Jackson song. This marks his comeback to local and regional radio. He expressed his pleasure at being back on the air.

Canton, OH

https://www.cantonrep.com/story/entertainment/2026/09/28/scott-davidson-returns-to-sunny-101-7-after-iheart-layoff/91985020007/

iHeartMedia has implemented significant layoffs across its Columbus radio stations. The affected stations include WNCI, WODC, and WCOL. Long-time host Chris Davis is among those who have departed. Davis had a 25-year tenure with the company. These cuts reflect broader workforce reductions within the media giant.

Columbus, Ohio

https://www.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/2026/07/01/columbus-radio-stations-iheartmedia-staff-layoffs/90755892007/

Bret Saunders is leaving KBCO 97.3 FM after a 28-year tenure. His departure coincides with widespread layoffs at parent company iHeartMedia. The media corporation is undergoing a nationwide restructuring to save $50 million. Saunders expressed his love for Colorado and hopes to continue working in the state. He was a prominent morning show host known for his trivia segments.

Denver, Colorado

https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/24/bret-saunders-leaving-kbco-denver-radio/

Nationwide layoffs have impacted Cumulus Media's Kansas City operations. Several on-air personalities from Power 105.1 FM announced their departures on social media. These hosts included midday, morning, and afternoon show presenters. The company is a major owner of radio stations across the United States. This round of job cuts follows similar actions that began last week.

Kansas City, MO

https://www.kctv5.com/2026/08/10/several-radio-hosts-share-news-layoffs-cumulus-makes-changes-including-power-1051/

Cumulus Media has recently implemented a series of layoffs across its operations. The exact number of employees affected nationwide is still being determined. Several individuals have confirmed their departure from the company this week. These cuts have impacted various roles, including on-air personalities and programming directors. The company has not yet released a comprehensive statement on the extent of these workforce reductions.

Detroit, MI

https://radioinsight.com/headlines/368975/layoffs-this-week-at-cumulus-media/

A Southern California classic rock station has transitioned to an all-music format. This change resulted in the layoff of the entire on-air staff. The station will now operate without human hosts. Management stated the new format will offer fewer interruptions and more music. This marks a significant shift for the long-running local radio outlet.

Redlands, California

https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/nation/california/2026/08/01/kcal-fm-goes-all-music-as-hosts-confirm-layoffs/91134680007/

iHeartMedia initiated widespread layoffs last week. Industry experts call these cuts the worst in radio history. The company cited "programming realignment" and new technology as reasons. This is part of a cost-savings plan targeting $150 million. Layoffs affected staff across New York, including major cities.

New York State

https://hudsonvalleypost.com/historic-iheart-layoffs-hit-hudson-valley-and-new-york-radio/

iHeartMedia confirmed new staff reductions across its radio markets. Numerous radio personalities and other staff were impacted by these changes. These layoffs affected employees across many markets nationwide. Several long-tenured individuals, some with decades of service, departed the company. The company cited restructuring as the reason for these changes.

https://ramp247.com/programming/more-layoffs-underway-at-iheartmedia/

iHeartMedia conducted a national round of layoffs on June 26. This included the last local radio personalities at Riverside's 99.1 KGGI. Evelyn Erives, Garrison King, and Nick Nack were among those cut. These cuts are part of a broader restructuring plan. The company aims for $50 million in annualized savings.

Riverside, California

https://www.pressenterprise.com/2026/06/26/99-1-kggi-cuts-the-last-of-local-radio-personalities-in-latest-layoffs/

Marc James is no longer with iHeartMedia's KJR Sports Radio. His departure is part of ongoing iHeartMedia layoffs. These layoffs affect various departments nationwide. KJR has updated its on-air schedule following James' exit. James joined the Seattle station in February 2025.

Seattle, Washington

https://barrettmedia.com/2026/04/15/marc-james-departs-kjr-as-iheartmedia-continues-ongoing-layoffs/

Bloomberg Radio has carried out a round of layoffs that included several high-profile departures. Among those leaving is Michael Lysak, the company’s head of global radio and TV syndication. Also cut were Nancy Lyons, an afternoon business anchor with prior experience at NPR, AP Radio Network, and CBS Radio, and Jeff Bellinger, a longtime business journalist who previously worked at CNBC, ABC, and The Wall Street Journal.

Additionally, Tracy Johnke, who joined Bloomberg Radio in 2015 after working at CBS Radio and WTOP in Washington, D.C., is departing after a decade with the company.

The layoffs reflect broader changes within Bloomberg’s media operations, though the company has not disclosed the total number of employees affected.