Radio Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees

The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced today the selection of ten new inductees into the RADIO HALL OF FAME for 2025. 

The 2025 Radio Hall of Fame Inductees will be honored at the in-person 2025 Radio Hall of Fame Induction ceremony on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the Swissotel Hotel in Chicago.

Tickets are on sale now at: www.radiohalloffame.com. A portion of ticket purchases is a tax-deductible charitable donation to the Museum of Broadcast Communications, home to the Radio Hall of Fame. 

THE 2025 Radio Hall of Fame inductees include:

• Tom Carballo, or Mojo, of Mojo In The Morning – WKQI FM / Detroit
• Alice Cooper, The Alice Cooper Show
• Colin Cowherd, The Herd with Colin Cowherd
• DeDe McGuire, DeDe In The Morning
• Mike McVay, McVay Media
• Martha Quinn, The Martha Quinn Show, iHeartMedia
• Bob Lacy and Sheri Lynch, The Bob & Sheri Show
• Scott Simon, Weekend Edition Saturday, National Public Radio
• Shelley “The Playboy” Stewart
• Julie Talbott, Premiere Networks

Six inductees were determined by a voting participant panel comprised of more than 900 industry professionals invited to cast votes and four inductees were voted on by the Radio Hall of Fame 2025 Nominating Committee. The confidential ballot was conducted by Votem.com and overseen by Miller Kaplan’s Andrew Rosen.

Kraig Kitchin

Kraig Kitchin, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, said: “Our 2025 Induction Ceremony and Celebration will be a special, standing room only, event honoring the talents, history and contributions of 11 incredible people. I cannot wait to celebrate the careers and impact of these men and women who’ve made a forever positive impact on the radio industry!”

Dennis Green, Co-Chair of the Radio Hall of Fame, said: “It is an honor to induct another amazing class of talented individuals to the Radio Hall of Fame that adds to the history of radio. These Radio Hall of Famers have entertained us, informed us, and helped to bring special moments to our lives through a medium that does this better than any other. I look forward to welcoming this year’s inductees as we honor their legacies and share their stories which will serve as an inspiration for future generations to come.”

David Plier, Chairman, The Museum of Broadcast Communications, said: "We’re thrilled to welcome this year’s class into the Radio Hall of Fame—an extraordinarily talented and diverse group of broadcasters whose voices have informed, inspired, and entertained listeners across America. This year’s inductees reflect the depth, creativity, and cultural impact of radio across generations and formats. We’re especially excited to celebrate the Class of 2025 as we bring the Induction Ceremony back to Chicago."

Fans and industry professionals can find more information, including photos of the inductees, at www.radiohalloffame.com.

Tribute Book ads for the 2025 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony are available for purchase now. Contact Linde Thurman at: Linde@radiohalloffame.com for more information and to buy a Tribute Book ad for the October 30th event.

The Radio Hall of Fame was founded by the Emerson Radio Corporation in 1988. The Museum of Broadcast Communications took over operations of the Hall in 1991.