Saturday, May 29, 2021

Atlanta Radio: Erick Erickson Show To Be Syndicated Nationally


Cox Media Group has announced it will syndicate The Erick Erickson Show, reports ajc.com. 

Erickson, a mainstay on News-Talk WSB 95.5 FM / 750 AM for the past decade, recently moved to the noon to 3 p.m. slot after Rush Limbaugh died and WSB opted not to keep the “best of” Limbaugh show on the air.

On Thursday, Premiere Networks also announced it was replacing Limbaugh with the duo of Clay Travis and Buck Sexton starting June 21 on hundreds of stations nationwide. No word yet which Atlanta affiliate will take that show.

Erickson’s show will be available from noon to 3 p.m. starting June 1 to any radio affiliate that wants it.

“I’ve been working towards this for a very long time, and I appreciate my long relationship with CMG,” Erickson said in a press statement. “We look forward to continued success at 95.5 WSB and many new affiliates across the country,.”

Rob Babin, senior vice president for the radio division at CMG, added: “We’re excited to announce this partnership. Erick has performed successfully for many years on 95.5 WSB Radio, and no doubt, he’ll make an impact as the Erick Erickson show expands.”

Erickson, who lives in Macon, joined the station after Herman Cain made a run for president in 2011. His show aired on WSB for many years in the late afternoons. He has been a consistent conservative voice but has criticized Donald Trump’s behavior in the past, causing many of his supporters to balk.

Over the years, Erickson has filled in for Neal Boortz, Cain and Limbaugh himself.

Andrew Kalb is handling affiliation for the program and he can be reached via Andrew@AndrewKalb.com or by calling 917-217-4050.

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