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The Current

DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRIPLE A 

Kendall Stewart: Free Agent

August 17, 2025 kevincarter The Current

• Kendall Stewart has exited her position as APD of Minnesota Public Radio Triple A KCMP (The Current)/Minneapolis-St. Paul and

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Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 kevincarter KCMP, MPR, The Current

• We originally teased this news back in April — she started in June — and now it’s official —

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The Current Celebrates 20 Years

January 16, 2025January 15, 2025 kevincarter The Current

• Next Friday, Jan. 24, Minnesota Public Radio Triple A KCMP (The Current)/Minneapolis-St. Paul will celebrate 20 years on-air, online, and

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McCormick Awarded Middays At The Current

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 kevincarter KCMP, The Current

• Minneapolis Public Radio Triple A KCMP (The Current)/Minneapolis-St. Paul promotes from within and elevates Zach McCormick from overnights/fill-in to

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Paxton Annexes Afternoons At The Current

March 14, 2023 kevincarter The Current

• Minnesota Public Radio Triple A KCMP (The Current)/Minneapolis-St. Paul has named Jessica Paxton as its new afternoon host, effective

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Stewart Joins The Current As APD

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 kevincarter The Current

• UPDATED: Minnesota Public Radio Triple A KCMP (The Current)/Minneapolis-St. Paul announces the hire of format veteran Kendall Stewart as

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MPR Launches Carbon Sound

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 kevincarter Carbon Sound, Minnesota Public Radio, The Current

• At noon on Thursday, June 16, Minnesota Public Radio’s KCMP (The Current)/Minneapolis-St. Paul launched Carbon Sound, a new Urban Alternative

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Kimball Named PD Of Twin Cities’ Current

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 kevincarter KCMP, The Current

• Busy day in the hallways of Minnesota Public Radio Triple A KCMP (The Current)/Minneapolis-St. Paul, which announces a new

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Jim McGuinn Exits The Current

April 21, 2022April 24, 2022 kevincarter KCMP, The Current

• UPDATED Friday, 7:30am PT: On Thursday evening as we were wrapping up this issue of RAMP, we learned that,

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Mary Lucia Leaving The Current

April 20, 2022 kevincarter KCMP, The Current

• For more than 17 years, Mary Lucia has been a weekday afternoon fixture on Minnesota Public Radio Triple A

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Rutkowski Named Brand Mgr., WXRT/Chicago
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Rutkowski Named Brand Mgr., WXRT/Chicago

October 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rutkowski Named Brand Mgr., WXRT/Chicago

• Audacy heritage Triple A WXRT (93XRT)/Chicago has named Michelle Rutkowski as its new Brand Manager effective October 13. She

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Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee
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Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee

• Colleen Valkoun has returned to iHeartMedia Milwaukee as the newly named Vice President of Sales, effective immediately. These are

Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
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Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
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Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
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Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL
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Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL

September 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL

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Rutkowski Named Brand Mgr., WXRT/Chicago
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Rutkowski Named Brand Mgr., WXRT/Chicago

October 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rutkowski Named Brand Mgr., WXRT/Chicago

• Audacy heritage Triple A WXRT (93XRT)/Chicago has named Michelle Rutkowski as its new Brand Manager effective October 13. She

Lightning Strikes For Stephanie McFadden
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Lightning Strikes For Stephanie McFadden

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Harlan Named ’25 Behind The Mic Mentee
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Harlan Named ’25 Behind The Mic Mentee

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iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
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iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

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Riser House Rock Rises
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Riser House Rock Rises

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Rock Rises
Merry Twisted 2025!
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Merry Twisted 2025!

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Merry Twisted 2025!
Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
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A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…
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And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

September 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

PROGRAMMING

Rutkowski Named Brand Mgr., WXRT/Chicago
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Rutkowski Named Brand Mgr., WXRT/Chicago

October 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rutkowski Named Brand Mgr., WXRT/Chicago
Lightning Strikes For Stephanie McFadden
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Lightning Strikes For Stephanie McFadden

October 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lightning Strikes For Stephanie McFadden
NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open
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NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Crystal Awards Window Wide Open
Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss
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Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Greg T Wakes Up With The Boss
iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
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iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee
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Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Adams Launches Classic Rock Q106/Tallahassee

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