iHeart Makes Big KFI Newsroom Layoffs
The ongoing iHeartMedia layoffs have seen the most significant elimination in one market as the News department of News/Talk 640 KFI Los Angeles were all dismissed from the company.
News Director Chris Little confirmed that the entire 22 person news department was let go on Monday, November 11. Little had been with KFI since 1991 first as a reporter and fill-in anchor before becoming News Director in 2000.
Update 11/12: Little updates stating that 13 were laid off, three asked to stay, and three not contacted by management. Four weekday anchors are still at the station.
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Lance Venta, Radio Insight (2024-11-12)