Albany NY Radio: Randy McCarten Returning As AM Host At WRVE

Randy McCarten

iHeartMedia Albany’s WRVE 99.5 The River has announced the debut of the new “The River Morning Show with Randy McCarten,” effective May 26. McCarten, who has been a familiar, trusted voice to listeners around the Albany community for years, will return to the morning program lineup and broadcast weekdays from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.

“The River Morning Show with Randy McCarten” will feature an exciting mix of news, entertainment and music – broadcasting a collection of top-charting hits from the 80s, 90s and today. Listeners can tune in each morning to hear a variety of segments and games including River’s What to Wear Weather, Turn by Turn Traffic and Three Things You Need to Know as well as the popular daily Celebrity Birthday Game.

“It’s great having Randy back,” said Kristen Delaney, Area President for iHeartMedia Albany. “He has connected with so many listeners throughout the years and has really been the heart and soul of 99.5 The River. Capital District listeners are going to love starting their day with him.”

“The River and its listeners have been a part of my life for over 20 years, and I’m really excited to help them start their day with great music, information and entertainment – it feels great to be back,” said McCarten.