New Line-Up For KYW/Philly

• Entercom announced a revamped weekday on-air lineup for KYW (Newsradio 1060)/Philadelphia ahead of its historic expansion to the FM band with its simulcast on 103.9 WPHI, which debuts on November 23 — part of Entercom’s recently announced station swap with Urban One. KYW Newsradio elevates Denise Nakano to midday anchor and Jay Scott Smith to afternoon anchor. Current afternoon anchor Ian Bush will transition to morning drive as co-anchor with Carol MacKenzie. Michelle Durham will continue in her role as afternoon anchor. All changes are effective November 23. Pictured, (l-r): Nakano, Smith, Bush, MacKenzie and Durham.

“As KYW Newsradio broadens its reach on crystal-clear 103.9 FM, we are happy to expand the roles of these outstanding journalists,” said David Yadgaroff, SVP/Market Manager, Entercom Philadelphia. “Ian, Jay, and Denise bring invaluable experience and insight that will help Philadelphia’s most-trusted news team serve our region at this critical time and beyond.”

Nakano joined KYW Newsradio as a fill-in anchor in the summer of 2020 after 17 years as an anchor and reporter for NBC10 in Philadelphia. “Great things are happening at KYW Newsradio, including the expansion to FM and I’m thrilled to be a part of this growing, diverse news team,” she said. Smith joined KYW Newsradio as a part-time anchor in 2019 after stints at media outlets in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Detroit. “I’m grateful for this opportunity and I’m looking forward to being a part of this new era at KYW Newsradio,” he said. “I’ve dedicated the last 16 years of my life to helping tell people’s stories — including the last five in Philadelphia — and I’m happy to be a part of a newsroom that looks and feels like the city of Philadelphia.”

Bush joined KYW Newsradio in 2002 and has served as the station’s afternoon anchor since 2019. “Waking up Philadelphia and the suburbs is an honor and a responsibility I don’t take lightly,” said Bush. “I’m excited to work with Carol [MacKenzie and the team to tell our listeners what they need to know so they can get a head start on their day.”