This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Around the Dial
There are lots of comings and goings on the radio this week as Steve Harvey's morning show on The Beat signed off on Friday and Suicide Girls Radio joined the Indie 103 lineup over the weekend. Harvey's popular show continued to do well in the mornings but was very expensive to produce and failed in its efforts at syndication. Former Laker and Best Damn Sports Show correspondent John Salley took over the slot for KKBT this morning.
Suicide Girls Radio is a relationship/advice show hosted by Missy Suicide and airing both live on the radio and the web. It sounds like a fresh take on KROQ's Love Lines. The show airs from Midnight to 2 AM on Sunday nights.
Meanwhile, For every Jack there's a Jill. Franklin Avenue notes the launch of 92.7 Jill FM - a soft adult contemporary channel with the ladies in mind. Because ladies love soft rock, apparently. Someone should tell that to the women we know.
In the talk radio world, LA Observed and Media Bistro look at the demotion of Cindi Burkey at KCRW while Premiere Radio (corporate home of Rush, The Donald and Casey Kasem) increased the size of its Sherman Oaks digs.
On Satellite radio: We don't know how long Tom Petty has been doing his Los Angeles based Buried Treasures show on XM Radio's Deep Tracks but we caught it this week and really enjoyed it. His rare finds and hidden gems simply can't be found elsewhere.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
