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K102’s Amy James another victim of iHeartMedia cuts

iHeartMedia is implementing wide-scale layoffs of local on-air personalities across multiple U.S. markets.

By · Published June 28, 2026  22:02 UTC · Updated July 7, 2026  10:11 UTC

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iHeartMedia implemented national cuts and downsizing that resulted in mass layoffs of on-air personalities. Affected talent included Amy James of K102, as well as hosts in Davenport, Lexington, the Lehigh Valley, and several Des Moines stations.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 9 distinct news outlets with 9 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 7.
  • Primary Driver: iHeartMedia is implementing wide-scale layoffs of local on-air personalities across multiple U.S. markets.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will remain a dominant headline through tomorrow.
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iHeartMedia has conducted a series of downsizing measures resulting in the layoff of local radio talent. Impacted markets include Des Moines, where cuts affected K102 and three of four stations, as well as Davenport and Lexington.

In the Lehigh Valley, personalities from WAEB, B104, and WZZO were among those let go. Coverage from The Des Moines Register, The Morning Call, and the Lexington Herald Leader emphasizes the loss of longtime hosts and local talent.

Outlets such as KCRG and KCCI report that the cuts have specifically targeted local sports radio and on-air personalities, including WMT and KXNO. Future developments involve the continued reaction from listeners and the sports community as the company implements these national cuts.

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The obvious questions

Which specific radio personalities or shows were mentioned?

Coverage mentions K102's Amy James and the 'Officer Don and DeAnn' host in Lexington.

Which cities have been affected by these layoffs?

Reported affected locations include Des Moines, Davenport, Lexington, and the Lehigh Valley.

What stations were impacted in the Lehigh Valley?

Layoffs included personalities from WAEB, B104, and WZZO.

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