iHeartMedia has launched Conservative Talk “Freedom 104.7” W284CQ/98.7 WMZQ-HD2 Washington DC.
The flip at W284CQ is the second on the signal this year after moving from Talk “Wonk-FM” to a simulcast of Sports “1190 iHeart Sports DC” WTSD when that station launched in January. That brand will continue to be heard on WTSD and 101.1 WWDC-HD2.
The new brand exists to give Washington DC clearances to Premiere Networks’ suite of Conservative Talk programming including Glenn Beck from 9am-12pm, Clay Travis & Buck Sexton from 12-3pm, Sean Hannity from 3-6pm, The Jesse Kelly Show from 6-9pm, Our American Stories from 9pm-12am, and Coast to Coast AM overnights. Of those shows, only Hannity had been heard in the Washington market where it was delayed to late nights on Salem’s “570 The Answer” WWRC Bethesda MD. The station is also carrying “America’s 1st News” with Matt Ray in mornings.
The 99w/150m translator mostly covers the areas of Washington DC and Northern Virginia inside the beltway.
iHeartMedia Washington, D.C. today announced the debut of the new Freedom 104.7, DC’s Real News. Real Talk, effective immediately. Freedom 104.7 will simulcast on 104.7 FM and 98.7 HD2, creating the ultimate destination in Washington, D.C. for the most popular talk radio programs. Freedom 104.7 will also be available everywhere listeners are, on the devices they use most, via the iHeartRadio app.
Freedom 104.7 will broadcast some of the biggest national radio personalities and talk show programs including Premiere Networks’ Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, Clay Travis, Buck Sexton and Jesse Kelly. The station will also feature frequent traffic reports and local weather updates.
“We are excited to welcome Sean, Glenn, Clay & Buck and a number of best-in-class personalities to Freedom 104.7,” said Jeff Kapugi, Senior Vice President of Programming. “We are confident that Freedom 104.7 will quickly become a favorite destination for DMV talk radio listeners.”
“We’re thrilled to have our industry-leading talk lineup join Freedom 104.7 & 98.7 HD-2,” said Peter Tripi, Executive Vice President of Affiliate Sales for Premiere Networks. “These stellar talents will provide entertaining, unique and insightful views on the latest news, politics and events that Washington, D.C. listeners are looking for.”
Full Weekday Programming Lineup:
America’s First News 6:00AM-9:00AM
The Glenn Beck Program 9:00AM-12:00PM
The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show 12:00PM-3:00PM
The Sean Hannity Show 3:00PM-6:00PM
The Jesse Kelly Show 6:00PM-9:00PM
Our American Stories 9:00PM-12:00AM
Coast to Coast Early Edition 12:00AM-1:00AM
Coast to Coast AM with George Noory 1:00AM-6:00AM