850 KOA in Denver is moving Ross Kaminsky from middays to morning drive as part of a lineup shuffle at the iHeartMedia news/talk station.
Kaminsky will move to the 6-9 AM daypart alongside existing co-host Jeana Gondek for Ross Kaminsky on the News with Jeana Gondek.
He will step into the daypart with Gondek, who was previously paired with Marty Lenz. Lenz exited the station after seven years amid widespread iHeartMedia layoffs earlier this month. Gondek will continue to host an all-news focused show from 5-6 AM, while the station will now employ a talk show format with Kaminsky driving the conversation.
Previously, Kaminsky was heard from 9 AM to Noon.
In a post on social media, Kaminsky shared that he’s excited for the endeavor.
“This will be the first time in decades (or maybe ever, I really don’t know) that KOA has a talk show in morning drive,” Kaminsky shared.
Replacing him in middays will be Michael Brown. Brown moves to 850 KOA after previously hosting at sister-station 630 KHOW.
“KOA has long been a trusted voice for Colorado news and talk, and I’m excited to continue that
tradition diving deeper into the issues that impact our listeners — with a mix of insight,
experience, and a little humor,” said Brown.
“KOA’s new lineup brings together some of the most trusted and engaging voices in Colorado
radio. Ross and Jeana make an incredible morning team, and Michael’s move strengthens KOA’s
position as the go-to destination for news, talk, and sports,” added iHeartMedia Rockies Region Senior Vice President of Programming JoJo Turnbeaugh.
The changes to the iHeartMedia news/talk station’s lineup will take place on Monday, November 10th.
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