According to the station, fentanyl killed more than 1,600 people in Los Angeles County alone in the last year, with warnings from both local and federal officials about the crisis.
The move comes on the heels of Kaitlan Collins -- who previously served in the role -- being elevated to co-host of the network's new morning show, CNN This Morning.
When asked why they listen to local radio, 40% of those aged 18-34 said that local content is the key reason. That's higher than the overall level (30%) and the 55+ crowd (20%).