"There is a responsibility that comes with making these decisions, not just in who is let go, but in how the news is communicated. When that control slips and information leaks before leadership delivers the message directly, it doesn't just create headlines—it erodes trust.
In the mid-80s, Bruce Vidal ruled Los Angeles evenings at KIIS. His main competitor was Laurie Allen at KMGG FM 105 whose job he took at KIIS and who also happened to be his wife.
Steve was a true genius, and while he was extremely soft-spoken, listening to him was like the old Radio and TV commercial, “When EF Hutton talks – people listen.”
"There is a responsibility that comes with making these decisions, not just in who is let go, but in how the news is communicated. When that control slips and information leaks before leadership delivers the message directly, it doesn't just create headlines—it erodes trust.
"It's a positive to merge with SiriusXM. It is interesting that all these competitors in the arena are now joining forces. That never would happened ten years ago."