98.1 KMBZ midday host Jon Grayson has announced he’s stepping away from the Audacy Kansas City news/talk.
Grayson joined the station in 2019. Previous stops included KMOX in St. Louis as host of Overnight America, as well as 550 KTRS in St. Louis, as well as WFLA in Tampa, and SuperTalk 99.7 WTN in Nashville.
“I hate to be ambiguous, but the fact is I’ve learned that there are some things I need to do in my life that simply run in conflict with my remaining on-air,” Grayson wrote in a blog post published to the station’s website. “My wife and I are making some changes in our lifestyle, our geography, and our living standards to protect our safety and sanity, which include an international move. That simply makes this job no longer feasible.”
Jon Grayson — who was paired with Jayme Monacelli in the 10 AM-2 PM timeslot — has spent 35 years in radio. He shared his admiration for the 98.1 KMBZ audience and for allowing him into their lives, as well as the Audacy Kansas City leadership.
“Thank you Kansas City for opening your arms and your ears to me five years ago,” he continued. “I’ve loved learning this city, your ideas and ideals, your rhythm, your problems, and the ways you shine. Keep trying to do better, you’ll find it’s always worth it. Thank you KMBZ, for providing me yet another platform and connection to some truly great human beings. And thank you, Jayme, for bearing with my antics long enough to have turned our show into the true partnership I believe it’s been.”
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