Major Motion At KTAR News/Phoenix
• Bonneville News-Talk KTAR News 92.3 FM/Phoenix announced an updated weekday on-air lineup, effective Monday, Feb. 5.
The revamped schedule features the return of our longtime friend Bruce St. James to the KTAR lineup during afternoon drive alongside longtime host Larry Gaydos. The station is also adding a new midday show featuring news/talk veteran Chris Merrill with Joe Huizenga, and Chad Benson will move to evenings.
St. James famously enjoyed a decade-long run at KTAR from 2010-2020, followed by a two-year run atCumulus News-Talk WLS-AM/Chicago. Merrill also returns to the Phoenix market where he hosted a local show from 2014-2017. He will be joined by KTAR APD Joe Huizenga, a longtime fill-in host on the station. At the same time, Chad Benson returns to evenings where he had a very successful show for many years.
“I’m excited to welcome back Bruce and introduce Chris and Joe to our already impressive news and talk teams” said Martha Maurer, PD of KTAR News. “This new lineup will bring exciting new energy and depth to our live and local coverage, both on-air and on our growing digital platforms.”
Ryan Hatch, SVP/Market Manager, Bonneville Phoenix, commented, “We are thrilled to add new shows that will keep our community informed and connected at such an important time. In addition to being one of the most dynamic and fastest growing cities in the country, Phoenix is also the epicenter of the 2024 election, with Arizona being a key battleground state.”
Here is the updated KTAR weekday primetime on-air lineup, effective Monday, Feb. 5 — 5am-8am: Arizona’s Morning News; 8am-noon: The Mike Broomhead Show; Noon-2pm: The Ramsey Show; 2-4pm: Chris Merrill & Joe Huizenga; 4-7pm: Bruce St. James & Larry Gaydos; 7-10pm: The Chad Benson Show.
