Some well-known Kansas City radio show hosts are being impacted by a round of layoffs conducted by Audacy.
Radio Insight reports that the company will be letting go of between 250 and 300 employees as part of an effort to implement cost savings.
Johnny Dare confirmed that his show will no longer be on 98.9 The Rock.
“No one is more surprised than us that it’s lasted this long, but after 32 years, we got smoked,” he said on Facebook. “Tomorrow will be the final morning show for us on the Rock.”
The Johnny Dare Morning Show began in Kansas City in 1993 and ran from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The show built a loyal fanbase through a blend of rock music, humor, and celebrity interviews.
The show also has strong ties to the rock and biker communities.
Nikki Vivas and Brian Hudgens are also out at 99.7 The Point.
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Local radio hosts at 98.9 The Rock, 99.7 The Point announce departures
FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports
by: Kaitlyn Schwers
Posted: Mar 6, 2025 / 02:07 PM CST
Updated: Mar 6, 2025 / 09:18 PM CST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Some local radio show hosts in Kansas City have announced their departures on their respective Facebook pages following reports of widespread layoffs at Audacy radio stations Thursday.
Johnny Dare of 98.9 The Rock posted Thursday afternoon, “No one is more surprised than us that its lasted this long but after 32 years, we got smoked. Tomorrow will be the final morning show for us on the Rock.. join Nycki, Gregg, Jake, Kyle and I tomorrow morning starting at 6am for one final show.”
Earlier Thursday, Ponch of 99.7 The Point posted on Facebook, “Nikki and I are no longer on 997 The Point. We will have more details soon. Thank you all for your support Fam.”
FOX4 has emailed 98.9 The Rock and 99.7 The Point for comment but has not heard back as of Thursday afternoon.
According to reporting Thursday from Barrett Media and Radio Insight, layoffs were also being reported at Audacy stations elsewhere in the country, including in Wichita, Boston, Minneapolis, San Diego, Portland, and Philadelphia.
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