WTKA

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Local sports radio (1050 AM), owned by media conglomerate Cumulus Radio.

Local programming from 6 to 10 am.

ESPN programming (Colin Cowherd, Mike Tirico) from 10 to 3.

Huge radio network with arguable blowhard Bill Samuelson from 3 to 7.

WTKA has had lots of turnover in its local on-air personalities. Former host and arguable blowhard Dave Shand is currently pursuing a lawsuit against U of M athletic director Bill Martin, arguing that Martin unfairly used his influence to force WTKA to fire Shand. Before that, Dennis Fithian left in murky circumstances and some other staff have also made rather abrupt departures. It's unclear whether WTKA is unusually turbulent or whether this is part for the course for local radio.

Current local on-air staff is 6'9" Andy Evans and much shorter Sam Webb. Webb is a recruiting expert who writes for the Detroit News and GoBlueWolverine.com, and according to the station's promo ads, likes to accessorize. Evans is (apparently) a recent import from Toledo who has a disarmingly sardonic charm.

Current interns include Tachi.

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