Under which formats did WLS move from music prominence to talk radio influence?
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Cody Marshall
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WLS in Chicago made the big shift from music to talk in two stages. First, it dropped its iconic Top 40 format in the late 1980s and moved to a full-time talk radio format in 1989, focusing on conservative hosts and political discussion. Then, over the years, it evolved into a more general news and talk powerhouse, eventually merging with the FM dial to stay competitive. So, you saw it go from music prominence as a Top 40 giant to a talk radio influence under both a conservative talk and later a news/talk format. Did that cover the transition clearly for you?
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