KiddChris is off the air in Cincinnati. June 24, 2026, was his last day at WEBN after nearly 14 years.
What We Know: Chris Foley, known on-air as KiddChris, was let go from iHeartMedia’s WEBN in Cincinnati as part of a round of cutbacks. He had been with the station for almost 14 years — well beyond what he expected. Foley made clear he holds no bitterness toward the company, crediting iHeartMedia with hiring him after two years of unemployment and supporting him through personal hardships.
What They Said: “They took a chance on me, and because of that chance, they gave me and my family an incredible life,” Foley wrote. He also acknowledged the reality of the business, noting that cutbacks are simply part of radio.
What Remains Unclear: Foley has not announced a new role or landing spot. He mentioned the possibility of something new but offered no specifics. Starting August 1st, he plans to post archival talk shows at KiddChris.com, suggesting a digital pivot may be in motion.
What It Means: Foley is another casualty of iHeartMedia’s ongoing cost-cutting wave. However, he signaled he isn’t done. His priority is staying in Cincinnati for his daughters, which could limit his options — but also keep him in the local market. Radio hasn’t heard the last of KiddChris.
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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.
