Legendary LA radio station axes news show leaving 1M listeners in the dark
KNX 97.1 FM, a popular Los Angeles news station with over 1 million listeners, will cease its news format and rebrand as 97.1 The Fan, an all-sports radio station, starting May 11, 2026. The shift marks Audacy's entry into the LA sports radio market, despite lacking live play-by-play rights for major local teams. The company says it will expand local sports content and maintain KNX's news brand on AM and digital platforms. The move reflects broader industry trends as traditional media adapts to changing advertising and audience demands.
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Metro Legendary LA radio station axes news show leaving 1M listeners in the dark By Brian Gallagher Published April 28, 2026, 6:28 p.m. ET A beloved FM radio news station that boasted over 1 million listeners will be undergoing a drastic rebrand starting in May. The Audacy-owned KNX, which broadcasts at 97.1 FM, will be rebranded as the sports-centric The Fan, starting on May 11, according to a press release. The new station will be the, “first-ever FM all-sports audio brand in Los Angeles history,” covering the region’s professional and college sports teams, “including the market’s only all-live, local weekday sports lineup.” 5 A beloved FM radio news station that boasted over 1 million listeners will be undergoing a drastic rebrand starting in May.
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