‘Fred Show’ Extended Until 2030

• iHeartMedia’s WKSC (103.5 Kiss FM)/Chicago announced the multi-year extension of The Fred Show, enjoyed live weekdays from 6-10am and available on demand. The new deal sees The Fred Show, which debuted in 2011, now extended through 2030.

“The Fred Show perfectly embodies what iHeartMedia stands for in connection, authenticity and companionship,” said James Howard, SVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Chicago. “Fred and the team have built something special. Their humor, heart and honesty resonate deeply with listeners, which is why the show continues to see remarkable growth across the country.”

“I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue growing The Fred Show in Chicago and across the country with iHeartMedia and Premiere Networks for many years to come,” Fred said. “I’m privileged to share a studio with some of the most talented and hardest-working teammates in the business. I’m also grateful to the many incredible people across iHeart who have championed me not just now, but over the past 23 years. Bob, Rich, Julie, Tom, Bernie, Brad, Thea, Adam, Kris and James — your leadership empowers shows like ours to thrive. A heartfelt thanks as well to Paul Anderson at Workhouse Media, whose partnership has helped shape my career in so many meaningful ways.”