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WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day

April 8, 2026 kevincarter WXPN

• A quick glance at our 2026 Three Stooges calendar reveals a very important date — Thursday, April 9, 2026

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Closing Time For ‘XPN’s Kids Corner

March 19, 2026 kevincarter WXPN

• After four decades of soundtracking childhoods across the region and beyond as host of the Peabody Award-winning show Kids

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WXPN Counts Down 885 Greatest Covers

December 3, 2025 kevincarter WXPN

• For over 20 years, heritage Triple A 88.5 WXPN/Philadelphia has crowdsourced and broadcast unique year-end 885-song countdown lists, making

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WXPN Dials Back To Glorious Vinyl Era

August 11, 2025 kevincarter WXPN

• Non-comm Triple A WXPN/Philadelphia proudly bears the slogan, “Vinyl At Heart,” and tomorrow, the station and staff will literally

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WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

July 9, 2025 kevincarter WXPN

• This Sunday, July 13, you are cordially invited to spend the day with Triple A WXPN/Philadelphia as it commemorates

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WXPN Flips From Digital To Analog

April 9, 2025 kevincarter WXPN

• Sadly, it’s only temporary, as heritage non-comm WXPN/Philadelphia, which operates under the slogan “Vinyl at Heart,” is returning to

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Bruce Warren’s Next Phase

November 22, 2024November 25, 2024 kevincarter WXPN

• After nearly four decades of shaping the sound and influence of legendary Triple A WXPN/Philadelphia, Bruce Warren, one of

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WXPN Enhanced By Amber Miller

July 11, 2024 kevincarter WXPN

• Triple A WXPN/Philadelphia, the member-supported, public radio service of the University of Pennsylvania, announced the addition of market veteran

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‘World Cafe’ Earns Two Radio Awards

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 kevincarter World Cafe, WXPN

• World Cafe, the daily music and interview program produced by WXPN/Philadelphia and distributed by NPR, has been honored with

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WXPN Announces Programming Changes

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 kevincarter WXPN

• WXPN/Philadelphia, the member-supported, public radio service of the University of Pennsylvania, announced several programming changes, starting with the launch

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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

• Disney’s ABC on Tuesday filed suit against the FCC, alleging that its early review of its broadcast licenses is

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

• Townsquare Media announced yet another strategic digital advertising partnership via its Townsquare Ignite Digital Advertising division — this time

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

• Frank Beard, the drummer of ZZ Top for nearly 60 years, has died at the age of 77. According

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
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Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
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Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction

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