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ABC News Radio

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Former CBS-owned radio stations switch to ABC News Radio

Audacy has swapped CBS News Radio for hourly headlines delivered by ABC News Radio as the former network prepares to shut down this weekend.

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CBS News Radio to end in May, 700 affiliates scrambling for new national programming

The move reflects broader challenges facing radio amid competition from streaming audio and digital platforms.

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