iHeartMedia's Alt 98.7 (KYSR-FM) in Los Angeles has appointed veteran radio personality Nicole Alvarez as its new midday host, effective March 2, 2026. Alvarez, a well-known figure in the LA alternative music scene, takes over the 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. shift as part of the station's refreshed weekday programming lineup.
Alvarez brings more than two decades of experience to the role. She began her radio career at age 18 and spent 23 years at crosstown rival KROQ, where she built a reputation for her artist-focused interviews, deep connections within the alternative music community, and passionate advocacy for new music.
The change also sees Christen Limon moving from middays back to the evening slot. Limon will host 6-11 p.m. while continuing in her role as the station's Music Director.
Lisa Worden, iHeartMedia's SVP of Alternative and Rock Programming and Program Director for Alt 98.7, praised the updated schedule, calling it a "totally stacked weekday line-up" that strengthens the station's position in the competitive Los Angeles market.
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| Nicole Alvarez |
- 5-10 a.m.: The Woody Show
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Nicole Alvarez
- 2-6 p.m.: Booker & Stryker
- 6-11 p.m.: Christen Limon
- 11 p.m.-midnight: Emerging ALT