Philly Radio: Audacy Also Shuffling At WTDY-FM

Michael Bennett Moving To PM Drive

The New 96.5 (WTDY-FM), a Hot Adult Contemporary radio station in Philadelphia owned by Audacy, Inc., is undergoing significant on-air lineup changes starting Monday, June 16.

Morning Show Change: Michael Bennett, a 12-year veteran of the station through its various iterations (Wired 96.5, 96.5 Amp Radio, Today’s 96.5, 96.5 TDY, and The New 96.5), is shifting from mornings to afternoons (2–7 p.m.). Bennett, who hosted one of Philly’s most listened-to morning shows for four years, signed a new three-year deal and will bring his same show format to the afternoon slot.

The station has not yet announced a replacement for the morning show slot vacated by Bennett. However, Radio Insight speculation points to a potential national expansion of KYKY St. Louis’ “Bret Mega Show,” which announced its syndication plans around the same time, making a Philadelphia launch plausible.

Existing Lineup Context: The current lineup includes V Hale in middays (also at Alice 97.3 in San Francisco), Mike Adam in afternoons (also at New 102.7 in New York), and Josh “Bru” Brubaker in nights, syndicated across multiple Audacy stations. These roles were established during the station’s 2023 rebrand to The New 96.5, shifting from Top 40 to Hot AC with a “Feel Good Variety” focus. No new changes to these specific slots were detailed in the announcement.