iHeartMedia flipped Classic Rock “93.5 The Jet” K228BR Tulsa/KTGX-HD2 to a simulcast of Conservative Talk “1300 The Patriot” KAKC Tulsa.
As first previewed in our 8/31 Domain Insight, the flip brings the “Patriot” brand, which launched on KAKC in September 2021, to FM.
iHeartMedia Tulsa Area President JC Lowe commented, “‘The Patriot’ has become a trusted voice in Oklahoma, and this expansion is a testament to its success. By broadening our reach to FM and HD, we’re ensuring that even more listeners can engage with the high-quality talk and news content that ‘The Patriot’ delivers every day.”
SVP/Programming JJ Ryan concurred, “The expansion to FM and HD radio allows our audience to enjoy ‘The Patriot’ on whichever platform they prefer — whether that’s on AM, FM, HD radio, or digitally through iHeartRadio. Regional News Director & Program Director Brian Gann has done an outstanding job in transforming KAKC-AM into a trusted source for both local and national news. We’re proud to continue offering top-tier programming from national personalities including Michael DelGiorno, Glenn Beck, and Clay Travis & Buck Sexton.”
Regional News Director/Program Director Brian Gann added, “We are thrilled to provide our growing audience with convenient ways to listen to ‘The Patriot.’ This expansion underscores our commitment to delivering quality content across multiple platforms.”
The Patriot features an all-syndicated lineup of Michael DelGiorno from 5-8am, Glenn Beck 8-11am, Clay Travis & Buck Sexton 11am-2pm, Charlie Kirk 2-5pm, KTOK Oklahoma City’s Lee Matthews from 5-7pm, Jesse Kelly 7-10pm, Joe Pags 10pm-12am, and Coast to Coast AM with George Noory overnight.
KAKC had a 0.5 share of the Tulsa audience in the Spring 2024 Nielsen Audio ratings. That trailed Cox’s market leading 740 KRMG/102.3 KRMG-FM’s 6.1 share, but was just ahead of Stephens Media Group’s 970 KCFO’s 0.4 share. The Classic Rock “93.5 The Jet” had a 0.3 share in the Spring book.
