KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM in Seattle has announced it is adding The Chad Benson Show to its daily lineup in the evening window.
The show will be heard from 7-10 PM beginning on Monday.
The program from Chad Benson will replace Eye on the World with John Batchelor, The Takeout with Major Garrett, and Prime Time with John Dickerson in the window.
“I’m excited to join KIRO Newsradio and connect with listeners across Seattle,” said Benson. “My goal is to deliver the news in a way that’s informative, honest, and engaging—without losing sight of the human side of the stories.”
In addition to airing on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, The Chad Benson Show also airs on 92.3 KTAR in Phoenix, among other locations. The show — nationally syndicated through Radio America — airs from 9 AM to Noon ET. Benson also hosts the 12-3 PM timeslot at SuperTalk 99.7 WTN in Nashville, as well as a 12-3 PM Dallas-focused show for 1080 KRLD.
“Chad has a unique ability to break down complex issues in a way that’s engaging and accessible,” said KIRO Director of News and Talk Programming Bryan Buckalew. “He respects the intelligence of the audience, values facts, and understands how to connect with listeners in a meaningful way. He’s a strong addition to our evening programming.”
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This change stinks! John Bachelor’s show was by far the best non-sports programming on KIRO. Now the self-described “news radio” station will be nothing but a smattering of news/traffic/weather endlessly interrupted by a staff of ostensible reporters with no particular comedic talent tediously trying to be funny. KIRO was good for John Bachelor, Dave Ross, and the sports people. With the baseball and football seasons almost over, I’m done listening until KIRO gets some new management.