AM 560 The Answer Morning Host Amy Jacobson Exits

Jacobson originally joined the station in 2010 and has most recently been teamed with Dan Proft in morning drive from 5-9 AM.

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“I’m honored to return to iHeartMedia and lead these iconic stations,” White said.

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Charlamagne Tha God Adds Carlos King to Black Effect Lineup

"The Black Effect Network represents everything I believe in. Elevating Black voices and creating space for real, unfiltered conversations," King said.

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In 2009, he joined the station from sister 102.5 The Bull Birmingham, where he served for eight years as Promotion Director.

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