iHeartMedia Washington, D.C. has named Lisa Berigan the new mid-day host at BIG100. She steps into the role immediately.
What We Know: Berigan joins BIG100 — “DC’s Classic Rock” — in the 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. slot, Monday through Friday. Notably, this is a return engagement; she previously held this exact position through October 2024. She will also continue her on-air presence at both 97.1 WASH-FM and 98.7 WMZQ. Berigan reports directly to Dustin Matthews, Director of Rock Programming for iHeartMedia Washington, D.C.
What They Said: Matthews wasted no words in his praise. “No one connects with the DMV like Lisa Berigan,” he said. “Her passion for this music, authentic storytelling and deep connection with listeners have made her a trusted companion for Washington audiences for years.” Berigan, meanwhile, kept it simple and personal: “Coming back to BIG 100 truly feels like coming home.”
What Remains Unclear: The circumstances behind Berigan’s October 2024 departure have not been addressed publicly. Additionally, whether her roles at WASH-FM and WMZQ will shift in scope remains unstated. No long-term contract details were disclosed.
What It Means: This move signals that iHeartMedia is doubling down on familiar, trusted voices in a competitive market. Furthermore, Berigan’s multi-station presence gives the company a unified personality across its D.C. portfolio. For listeners, the return means a recognizable voice is back curating the workday soundtrack. Simply put, iHeartMedia is betting on connection over novelty.
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David Hill serves as a Music Radio Editor, Columnist and Features writer for Barrett Media. A radio lifer with more than 30 years behind the mic, in the control room, and in the program director’s chair, David’s career spans influential stops at brands such as WIYY 98 Rock, WBAL-AM, and 99X. He has worked across multiple formats and ownership groups, including iHeartMedia and Cumulus Media, developing talent, breaking music, and navigating every major industry shift from diary to PPM and terrestrial dominance to streaming disruption. When he’s not writing or analyzing the industry, Dave runs The Tune Farm, a marketing firm built to help artists and brands grow audience the same way great radio always has—by creating connection, not just impressions. He can be reached at David@BarrettMedia.com.
