Abe Kanan: Free Agent
• RAMP has confirmed that iHeartMedia’s WCHI (Rock 95.5)/Chicago and morning co-host Abe Kanan have parted ways after contract negotiations apparently went sideways.
Kanan shared the news of his departure on social media, saying, “After negotiating with Rock 95.5, we could not come to an agreement on a new contract. I loved every minute of working at this station and with Angi. Angi is the best. There are too many people to mention, but I worked with many wonderful people. Our listeners are amazing. Thanks for spending your mornings with me for the past three years. Thank you to everyone. My compliments.”
Kanan is a longtime Windy City radio pro who joined Rock 95.5 when it launched in October 2020, assuming the role of co-host of The Angi Taylor Show. He previously worked across the street at WKQX and the late WLUP (The Loop). Earlier stops include WBGG/Miami, mornings (via voicetrack) at WNDX (93.9X)/Indianapolis in 2019, and he notably hosted his own show on SiriusXM’s Howard 101 channel.
Kanan is now seeking his next opportunity and can be reached at abekananshow@gmail.com and on socials @abekanan.
