Audacy News/Talk 1020 KDKA/100.1 W261AX Pittsburgh is launching an overnight show featuring University of Pittsburgh students.
“KDKA Next Take” will be hosted by Pitt students Margaux Rentzel, Jaime Ely and Ryan Tarabokia as well as producer Dylan Foster. Audacy Pittsburgh Marketing & Promotions Director Amy Mauk will serve as Executive Producer. KDKA notes that the students are all in the classes of Kevin Michael Smith, Pitt’s Director of Undergraduate Studies in Broadcast.
Audacy Pittsburgh VP/Market Manager Michael Spacciapolli told KDKA’s website, “This is a project that I have been developing for a few years and it’s ready to launch. It’s the right time and the right place with the right people. This show will bring a fresh look at local news from the perspective of the next generation, which is so crucial in 2024 and beyond. Our commitment to local news and content never wavers and being able to add significant local content overnight through this partnership and with new perspectives is a win on every level.”
“KDKA Next Take” will air Monday through Friday mornings from 1:00 to 5:00am. Westwood One’s Red Eye Radio, will continue airing on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
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