Dunlap will be responsible for overseeing strategic operations and management for Black Diamond Broadcasting’s network of stations and its digital division.
Lotus will be entering the San Diego market with its latest deal, expanding its portfolio, which currently includes 46 stations across Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, and Washington.
James joined Eagle in 2017 after serving as co-host of the “Cornbread & Pat James” morning show at KFDI in Wichita from 1999 to 2004 and at WIL-FM in St. Louis from 2004 to 2011.
"To be honest, I wasn’t blindsided, I had slowly been pushed out for months, if not longer. This wasn’t due to a lack of performance, professionalism, skill or talent. However, segments, assignments and opportunities were being taken from me constantly with no explanation."
"I couldn't tell you one way or the other if I'm definitely going to be back on daily radio. Or even if I want to be back on daily radio because it is a industry right now that is under extreme turmoil and volatility."