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WSPT Talk Radio AM, Stevens Point WI – Overview

10.15.10

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WSPT Talk Radio AM, Stevens Point WI is a radio broadcasting station licensed to the city of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The station serves the people in the Wausau – Stevens Point Area. Branding itself as NewsTalk 1010, the station operates on the 1010 kHz frequency and uses 1,000 watts of power for its daytime broadcasts and drops to 10 watts for its evening programs. The station’s call letters stands for “Stevens Point” and is affiliated with Jones Radio Network and Fox News Radio.

WSPT Talk Radio AM, Stevens Point WI is currently owned by Americus Communications, LLC. It first aired on 1948 and was originally known as station WTWT. It was then changed to WSPT when it started adopting a Top 40 music format. The station’s call letters were changed again to WXYQ when the station began airing country music. It was not until June 7, 1996 that the station adopted its present call letter as WSPT.

WSPT Talk Radio AM, Stevens Point WI airs some of the most prominent radio programs in the country which includes Glenn Beck Radio, Mark Levin Show, The Neal Boortz Show and The Clark Howard Show. The station also features a local morning show called Portage County Live and audio simulcasts for a couple of shows under Fox News Channel.

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WSPC 1010 AM Talk Radio in Albemarle NC – Overview

10.15.10

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WSPC 1010 AM Talk Radio in Albemarle NC is a radio broadcasting station licensed to the city of Albemarle, North Carolina and brands itself as News talk 1010. The station operates on the 1010 kHz frequency with 1,000 watts of power during the day and 64 watts at night. The station’s call letters stand for “We Serve Pfeiffer College” and is affiliated with CBS Radio, ABC Radio and Premiere Radio Networks. It is currently owned by Stanley Communications.

The roots for WSPC 1010 AM Talk Radio in Albemarle NC can be traced back to 1946 when the station first started out as WABZ operating from the Albermarle Hotel. One of its notable DJ personalities was Lee Kinard who had been with the station since 1949. He started out doing janitorial work for the station and worked his way up to becoming a DJ and producer until eventually; he co-owned the station in 1952.

WSPC 1010 AM Talk Radio in Albemarle NC currently airs sports and prominent news talk programs such hosted by influential radio personalities such as Rush Limbaugh, Michael Savage, Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham and many others. The station also features a local morning show hosted by Leon Warren.

 

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