Boston Radio: Michael Graham Out At WTKK

All-talk WTKK confirmed this week that Michael Graham is out at 96.9 FM. “We did not renew Michael’s contract. We are grateful for his contributions to the station and wish him the best,” said WTKK spokeswoman Heidi Raphael.

His departure comes soon after Doug Meehan also was set adrift by the station. See MC Posting, Click Here.

The dropping of Graham comes amid talk that WTKK News-Talk owner Greater Media could soon be jumping to an all-music format, in a quest for younger demos.

As the Herald has reported, WTKK has gobbled up Internet domain names — such as 969BostonsBeat.com and Power969 — in a clear signal talk radio may not be in the station’s future.

As for Graham, he posted the following on his website:

I’ve had seven fantastic years in Boston with some of the most amazing, well-informed and funniest listeners/callers/tweeters in America. I looked forward to coming to work every single day.  And I had this opportunity thanks to Peter Smyth and Greater Media. I may not agree with all the programming decisions they’ve made over the years, but I am truly grateful to Peter and the entire Greater Media family. 

I also had the support of terrific sponsors and advertisers who stuck with me when our friends on the Left made things…er, a bit thick, shall we say. It’s greatly appreciated. 

And one more thing I know: I’m not going away. I’m still writing for the Boston Herald, I’m still on Fox 25 this week, I’m still doing NewsTalk in Ireland, etc. etc.  And I’ve already had some interesting conversations about the media and my future, with more lined up for the first of the year.