Valdés Named New Host Of ‘Jim Bohannon Show’
• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One makes it official and anoints Rich Valdés as the new host of The Jim Bohannon Show beginning Monday, Oct. 17. Valdés, a New York-area conservative talk show host and Westwood One air personality and producer, will continue the show’s tradition of bringing listeners a unique blend of breaking news, interesting features, and informative reports on a spectrum of topics each weeknight from 10pm-1am ET.
Valdés said, “No one can ever fill Jim’s shoes, but I consider it a blessing and great honor to be part of the next generation of late-night talk show hosts following the tradition of Jim Bohannon and Larry King, connecting with the amazing audience on all these excellent affiliates.”
Valdés previously served as Associate Producer and regular guest host of The Mark Levin Show, so it made sense that his inaugural guest tonight will be Mark Levin, who commented, “Jim Bohannon is a legend. He’s also the #1 gentleman of talk radio. His absence from radio will be deeply felt. But there is no better person to assume that slot than my dear friend and colleague, Richie Valdés. Richie V, a.k.a. ‘Mr. Call Screener,’ has been a fill-in host for me and is superb. He is compelling, entertaining, smart, and an unapologetic patriot. I could not be happier for him and, even more, the great radio audience.”
Suzanne Grimes, EVP, Corporate Marketing of Cumulus Media & President of Westwood One, said, “Jim Bohannon has created brilliant radio for Westwood One for more than 40 years. He will forever be remembered in the pantheon of radio greats.” She added, “We are excited to introduce a new, fresh voice with Rich Valdés, a worthy colleague who, in time, surely will join Jim in that rarified circle.”
