Author: Jim Hampton

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Bud Miller: The Newsman Who Gave WLS Its Credibility

Bud Miller: The Newsman Who Gave WLS Its Credibility

When Chicagoans think back on the glory days of WLS-AM 890, the boomin [...]
MK’s PPM Ratings Recaps – July 2025

MK’s PPM Ratings Recaps – July 2025

Shown here are my takeaways from all 48 PPM-measured markets, based on [...]
WLS Unwound: Remembering the Music Radio Days

WLS Unwound: Remembering the Music Radio Days

Before streaming and syndication, before playlists replaced personalit [...]
Ozzy Osbourne, Prince of Darkness and Heavy Metal Pioneer.  1948 – 2025

Ozzy Osbourne, Prince of Darkness and Heavy Metal Pioneer.  1948 – 2025

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, trailblazing s [...]
‘For Radio Geeks Only’ with John Landecker & Bob Sirott

‘For Radio Geeks Only’ with John Landecker & Bob Sirott

John Landecker and Bob Sirott Reunite on WGN to Talk WLS and Chicago R [...]
MK’s PPM Ratings Recaps – June 2025

MK’s PPM Ratings Recaps – June 2025

Shown here are my takeaways based on Nielsen Audio’s 6+ total week sta [...]
The Bob Hardt Interview

The Bob Hardt Interview

USA Radio Museum Presents: Legends of Broadcasting   Episode 1: A Conv [...]
John Gilliland: The Voice Behind The Pop Chronicles

John Gilliland: The Voice Behind The Pop Chronicles

USA Radio Museum Feature:   John Gilliland was more than a disc jocke [...]
Casey Kasem: The Voice That Counted Down America’s Heartbeat

Casey Kasem: The Voice That Counted Down America’s Heartbeat

In an era when radio connected millions and pop culture was carried on [...]
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