KFI Eliminates Entire 22 Person News Department

Robin Bertolucci 640 KFI Los AngelesThe ongoing iHeartMedia layoffs have seen the most significant elimination in one market as the News department of News/Talk 640 KFI Los Angeles were all dismissed from the company.

News Director Chris Little confirmed that the entire 22 person news department was let go on Monday, November 11. Little had been with KFI since 1991 first as a reporter and fill-in anchor before becoming News Director in 2000.

Among other staffers noting their departures are anchors Jo Kwon and reporter Kris Adler. The station’s news team webpage lists ten anchors, four reporters, one correspondent, and six editors along with Little.

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