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KADI (AM)
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KADI is a Conservative Talk
radio station
in Springfield, MO. The station is part of the Vision Communications
, Inc. group, along with KADI-FM
, Sign Pro, and Equally Yoked Christian Singles. Vision Communications
is owned by RC Amer.
, Michael Gallagher
, Dave Ramsey
, Michael Reagan
, and Rusty Humphries
. In addition to political talk shows, the station also features The Big Radio Shopping Show, ABC Radio News, The Morning Drive Sports Report, and broadcasts local sports events. On-air personalities include RC Amer, Mark Hill, Steve Largent, and Kelly G.
, a cast member of Imus in the Morning
, worked at the station in the 1960s (his first job in radio) before moving on to larger markets. The station changed call signs to KIDS in 1991.
When Vision Communications first went on the air in June 1990, the AM station did not exist, and the FM station was small, employing approximately eight people. Chicago-based Snowmen Broadcasting Inc. owned it and Amer was a sales representative.
In the years between, Amer moved into the role of sales manager, then station manager, before purchasing KADI through Vision Communications Inc., a company Amer owns with his wife, Karen. The purchase was finalized in 2000, but Vision Communications had a management agreement with KADI since 1994, the year Amer formed the company. In 2001, Amer obtained rights to 1340 AM KADI (formerly 1340 AM KIDS, which was previously 1340 KICK).
Staff grew to the 20 there today, and "99 Hit FM
" reached the top spot in Arbitron’s ratings for contemporary Christian stations in the 18- to 34-year-old women category, its target market. 1340 AM KADI has also grown in listenership since adopting the Conservative Talk format.
Radiothon, which raised more than $30,000 in 2006. The station also sponsors Relay for Life
events for the American Cancer Society
. 1340 AM KADI has also participated in the annual "I Love America" Celebration hosted by James River Assembly every Fourth of July.
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
radio station
Radio station
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in Springfield, MO. The station is part of the Vision Communications
Vision Communications
Vision Communications is the name of two unrelated broadcasting companies:.*A locally-based company in Springfield, Missouri, which owns several businesses, most notably radio stations 99 Hit FM and 1340 AM KADI....
, Inc. group, along with KADI-FM
KADI-FM
KADI-FM , known as "99 Hit FM", is an Alternative Christian Rock radio station in Springfield, Missouri. The station is part of the Vision Media Group, Inc. , along with KADI , Sign Pro, and Equally Yoked Christian Singles...
, Sign Pro, and Equally Yoked Christian Singles. Vision Communications
Vision Communications
Vision Communications is the name of two unrelated broadcasting companies:.*A locally-based company in Springfield, Missouri, which owns several businesses, most notably radio stations 99 Hit FM and 1340 AM KADI....
is owned by RC Amer.
Programming
The station features Bill BennettBill Bennett
William Richards Bennett, PC, OBC , commonly known as Bill Bennett, was the 27th Premier of the Canadian province of British Columbia 1975–1986. He is a son of the former Premier, W. A. C. Bennett. He was a 3rd cousin, twice removed, of R.B...
, Michael Gallagher
Mike Gallagher
Mike Gallagheris an American radio host and conservative political commentator. He is the host of The Mike Gallagher Show, a nationally-syndicated radio program that airs throughout the United States on Salem Radio Network and is also a FOX News Channel Contributor and guest host...
, Dave Ramsey
Dave Ramsey
David L. Ramsey III is an American financial author, radio host, television personality, and motivational speaker.Ramsey's syndicated radio program The Dave Ramsey Show is promoted with a tagline that "It's about your life and your money," and it is heard on over 450 radio stations throughout the...
, Michael Reagan
Michael Reagan
Michael Edward Reagan is a former American radio host and Republican strategist. His nationally syndicated radio show, The Michael Reagan Talk Show, aired on stations throughout the United States on the Premiere Radio Networks before being dropped, after which it moved to Radio America...
, and Rusty Humphries
Rusty Humphries
Ralph E. "Rusty" Humphries is an American radio host, conservative political commentator, and songwriter. Humphries' nationally-syndicated radio show, The Rusty Humphries Show, based in Atlanta, Georgia, airs on over 250 stations through Talk Radio Network.-Career:Humphries has hosted as a...
. In addition to political talk shows, the station also features The Big Radio Shopping Show, ABC Radio News, The Morning Drive Sports Report, and broadcasts local sports events. On-air personalities include RC Amer, Mark Hill, Steve Largent, and Kelly G.
History
The station was previously known as KICK. Charles McCordCharles McCord
Charles McCord was a news anchor and on-air radio personality in the New York metropolitan area. He was most notable for being the right-hand man of Don Imus during the long run of Imus in the Morning for over three decades.McCord began his radio career at KICK in Springfield, Missouri in 1963...
, a cast member of Imus in the Morning
Imus in the Morning
Imus in the Morning is an American radio show hosted by Don Imus on Cumulus Media Networks , and simulcast for television on Fox Business Network....
, worked at the station in the 1960s (his first job in radio) before moving on to larger markets. The station changed call signs to KIDS in 1991.
When Vision Communications first went on the air in June 1990, the AM station did not exist, and the FM station was small, employing approximately eight people. Chicago-based Snowmen Broadcasting Inc. owned it and Amer was a sales representative.
In the years between, Amer moved into the role of sales manager, then station manager, before purchasing KADI through Vision Communications Inc., a company Amer owns with his wife, Karen. The purchase was finalized in 2000, but Vision Communications had a management agreement with KADI since 1994, the year Amer formed the company. In 2001, Amer obtained rights to 1340 AM KADI (formerly 1340 AM KIDS, which was previously 1340 KICK).
Staff grew to the 20 there today, and "99 Hit FM
KADI-FM
KADI-FM , known as "99 Hit FM", is an Alternative Christian Rock radio station in Springfield, Missouri. The station is part of the Vision Media Group, Inc. , along with KADI , Sign Pro, and Equally Yoked Christian Singles...
" reached the top spot in Arbitron’s ratings for contemporary Christian stations in the 18- to 34-year-old women category, its target market. 1340 AM KADI has also grown in listenership since adopting the Conservative Talk format.
Recent Growth
Some of the station's biggest points of pride are in its community involvement. The station and its listeners have taken on causes from the Good Samaritans Boys Ranch to Ozarks Food Harvest. 1340 AM KADI sponsors the annual Children's Miracle NetworkChildren's Miracle Network
The Children's Miracle Network Hospitals is an international non-profit organization that raises funds for children's hospitals, medical research and community awareness of children's health issues. The organization, founded in 1982 by the Osmond family and John Schneider, is headquartered in...
Radiothon, which raised more than $30,000 in 2006. The station also sponsors Relay for Life
Relay For Life
Relay For Life is the main volunteer-driven cancer fundraising event of the American Cancer Society. Originating in the United States, the Relay For Life event has spread to 21 countries. Relay events are held in local communities, campus universities, military bases, and in cyberspace...
events for the American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the "nationwide community-based voluntary health organization" dedicated, in their own words, "to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and...
. 1340 AM KADI has also participated in the annual "I Love America" Celebration hosted by James River Assembly every Fourth of July.