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    1. I still listen to WLW 700 am I always like to listen to Mike McConnell.
      The Burbank Funnies were a classic also.

  1. Locally, what is the status of the 1070 signal abandoned by Emmis Communications in late 2021 before the sale of its Indianapolis FM stations? Was it part of the sale or is Emmis still the owner?
    Meanwhile, count me as a daily listener to WLW 700 in Cincinnati. It remains a viable news/weather/talk/sports station valuable to its community and the entire Tri-State region. Indianapolis should be so fortunate.

    1. Agreed,
      Bill Cunningham show brought up a lot of good points. Just had to
      get past his narcissism.

      However, my favorite show that used to listen to everyday was the
      Mike McConnell show. He really brought quick wit and common sense in a
      humorous way.

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