Townsquare Media Talk/Classic Hits “New Jersey 101.5” WKXW Trenton NJ morning host Bill Spadea has announced he will run for governor of New Jersey in 2025.

Spadea, who has hosted mornings at the station since 2015 after multiple failed political campaigns, claims “I’m an outsider they can’t control and because I’m unapologetically conservative: Pro-life, pro-Second Amendment and pro-Trump.”

Spadea will continue in his morning time slot until he becomes a legally qualified candidate. Townsquare Media released a statement commenting, “At Townsquare, we respect the rights of our employees to engage in civic activities that contribute to the well-being of our society and serve the local communities that are so important to us. Until he becomes a legally qualified candidate, Bill will continue to fulfill his employment responsibilities entertaining and informing the local audience on NJ 101.5 airwaves and digital platforms, as he has done for the last 9 years. However, we are sensitive to the legal parameters attendant keeping a broadcast personality on air while they are seeking public office. Accordingly, we have taken steps and imposed guidelines to ensure that Bill’s on-air presence over the coming months and until he becomes a legally qualified candidate, are in accordance with New Jersey election law, applicable FCC guidance, and industry standards and best practices for such circumstances.”

Townsquare makes sure to note, “As a company, and to be clear, Townsquare is and will remain neutral with respect to a Spadea candidacy and does not endorse any political candidates or parties. At the same time, Townsquare will continue to uphold the values of integrity and community involvement personified by our team members.”