Charlie Kirk has been tightly linked with the RNC and Trump campaigns. He has also been an ardent supporter of Carlson's, especially since his high-profile exit from Fox News in April of last year.
The station hit the airwaves in 1927 on the AM band at 710 before moving to 97.3 in 2008. On July 15th, 1974, the station moved to its news radio format that it has held for 50 years.
"I am not supposed to be a color commentator for football. That is something I've decided. I had a chance to try it a couple of times. I hated it and got bored."
"He has been a tremendous advocate for KYW, its journalists and its role in this community. This honor is a fitting recognition of a career defined by leadership, mentorship and an unwavering belief in the power of local radio.”