Re: Nine FM taken off the air, will simulcast WCPT

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: : : : : Nine FM/Chicago To Simulcast WCPT Talk : : : : : NEWSWEB's Adult Hits WKIE-WRZA-WDEK (NINE FM)/CHICAGO is flipping to a simulcast of sister Talk WCPT-A (CHICAGO'S PROGRESSIVE TALK) 5a-9p seven days a week, beginning OCTOBER 20th. : : : : : The simulcast lineup includes DIAL GLOBAL's BILL PRESS, STEPHANIE MILLER, and ED SCHULTZ, and AIR AMERICA RADIO's THOM HARTMANN, RACHEL MADDOW, and RON REAGAN, plus weekend programming including shows from local veterans JAKE HARTFORD and DICK KAY, plus public radio's "WHAD'YA KNOW?" The FM stations will continue to carry the "DANCE FACTORY" Dance format 9p-5a weeknights and 8p-5a SATURDAY nights. : : : : : "Breakout stars like RACHEL MADDOW, ED SCHULTZ and STEPHANIE MILLER illustrate the enthusiasm that exists for the progressive talk radio format," said VP/Group Station Manager HARVEY WELLS. "We’re thrilled to be able to offer even more outstanding programming to the CHICAGO area." : : : : : : : : : : (All Access) : : : : : : : : LOVE IT! Instead of doing this right - utilizing the newer FM frequency range to provide more content at night, they will honor their Dance Factory commitment. Stu-pid! : : : : : : Hey, I like Progressive Talk and I like dance music! It works. : : : Okay, I agree they're missing out on a night time TALK use. : : : We'll see if they renew the Dance Factory contract after it's up. : : : : Also wondering if the same audio problems that have been plaguing the WCPT AM signal will appear on the 9s or if they will FINALLY get everything fixed by the time this publicized "switch" happens! : : (See http://www.chicagomedia.org/messages/2384.html and http://chicagomedia.org/messages/1294.html) : Oh, the audio is still sucking on both AM & FM now .. Not fixed yet .. Broadcast audio skips like a bad cd .. I am officially turning off WCPT for the rest of the election season .. Can't take this anymore

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