KLBJ-AM
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KLBJ is a talk radio station broadcasting from Austin, Texas
, USA. It was once owned by the family of Lyndon Baines Johnson, but is now owned by Emmis Communications
of Indianapolis, Indiana. On October 30, 2009, 590 AM began simulcasting its programming on K259AJ 99.7 FM.
", "The Neal Boortz
Show", "The Rush Limbaugh Show
", and "The Clark Howard
Show" as part of its daily schedule. The weekend schedule includes the nationally syndicated programs "The Kim Komando Show
", "Dr. Dean Edell
", "The Alex Jones
Show", "Beyond the Beltway
" and "The Mutual Fund Show with Adam Bold
".
in a satirical attempt to make a point about labels. Both hosts issued an on-air apology the next day, and were put on a 2 week unpaid suspension. It was announced on July 20 that the show was canceled, though both remained employed at the station.
The Todd and Don Show returned to the airwaves on December 7, 2009, with a transformed perspective on community history, expectations and cultural sensitivity.
Famed atheist Madalyn Murray O'Hair
produced a radio program called the American Atheist Radio Series on KTBC.
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
, USA. It was once owned by the family of Lyndon Baines Johnson, but is now owned by Emmis Communications
Emmis Communications
Emmis Communications is a media conglomerate based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company owns radio stations and magazines in the United States, Hungary, Slovakia and Bulgaria.-History:...
of Indianapolis, Indiana. On October 30, 2009, 590 AM began simulcasting its programming on K259AJ 99.7 FM.
Local hosts
- Mark Caesar
- Ed Clements
- Sam Cox
- John Dromgoole
- Todd Jefferies
- Alex Jones
- Sheryl McLaughlin
- Don Pryor
- Kenny Rahmeyer
- Tom Spencer
- Carl Stuart
- Patrick Timpone
- Jeff Ward
News staff
- Jarrod Allen
- Melinda Brandt
- Diann Hodges
- Todd Jeffries
- Carol Nelson
- Perry Watson
- Barbara McCarley
- Joe Sabestian
- Alex Hall
- Chris Bryan
- Eric Aldrete
Syndicated programming
KLBJ carries the nationally syndicated programs "Coast to Coast AMCoast to Coast AM
Coast to Coast AM is a North American late-night syndicated radio talk show that deals with a variety of topics, but most frequently ones that relate to either the paranormal or conspiracy theories. It was created by Art Bell and is distributed by Premiere Radio Networks. The program currently...
", "The Neal Boortz
Neal Boortz
Neal A. Boortz, Jr. is an American Libertarian radio host, author, and political commentator. His nationally syndicated talk show, The Neal Boortz Show, airs throughout the United States on Dial Global . It is ranked seventh in overall listeners, with 4.25+ million per week...
Show", "The Rush Limbaugh Show
The Rush Limbaugh Show
The Rush Limbaugh Show is an American talk radio show hosted by Rush Limbaugh on Premiere Radio Networks...
", and "The Clark Howard
Clark Howard
Clark Howard , is a popular U.S. talk radio host of the nationally syndicated consumer advocate program The Clark Howard Show. The show covers consumer and financial news, with advice on how to spend less, save more and avoid rip-offs...
Show" as part of its daily schedule. The weekend schedule includes the nationally syndicated programs "The Kim Komando Show
The Kim Komando Show
The Kim Komando Show is a commercial talk radio program focusing on personal computers, the use of the Internet, and the complexities of consumer electronics....
", "Dr. Dean Edell
Dean Edell
Doctor Dean Edell is an American physician and broadcaster who hosted the Dr. Dean Edell radio program, a syndicated radio talk show which aired live from 1979 until December 10, 2010.- Private life :...
", "The Alex Jones
Alex Jones (radio)
Alexander Emerick "Alex" Jones is an American talk radio host, actor and filmmaker. His syndicated news/talk show The Alex Jones Show, based in Austin, Texas, airs via the Genesis Communication Network over 60 AM, FM, and shortwave radio stations across the United States and on the Internet...
Show", "Beyond the Beltway
Beyond the Beltway
Beyond the Beltway with Bruce DuMont is a political talk show based in Chicago. It airs from 7-9PM every Sunday night on 38 stations, including its flagship WLS-AM 890/Chicago, Sirius-XM Satellite Radio and online at http://www.beyondthebeltway.com....
" and "The Mutual Fund Show with Adam Bold
Adam Bold
Adam Bold is an American author and businessman. He is the founder and minority shareholder of The Mutual Fund Store, and host of The Mutual Fund Show, a national weekly talk radio show focused on actively managed mutual fund investments...
".
Controversy
KLBJ became the subject of controversy in July 2009 when Don Pryor, the co-host of the Todd and Don Show repeatedly used the term wetback to refer to illegal aliensIllegal Aliens
Illegal Aliens is a 2007 film starring Anna Nicole Smith and Joanie Laurer. This comedy/science-fiction film is made in the mold of classic 1980s B-movies. Hitting stores on May 1, 2007, the release of the movie was pushed back following the death of Smith in February 2007 and it is her final film...
in a satirical attempt to make a point about labels. Both hosts issued an on-air apology the next day, and were put on a 2 week unpaid suspension. It was announced on July 20 that the show was canceled, though both remained employed at the station.
The Todd and Don Show returned to the airwaves on December 7, 2009, with a transformed perspective on community history, expectations and cultural sensitivity.
Former hosts
- Rollye JamesRollye JamesRollye James is an American radio talk show host. She hosted The Rollye James Show nationally and on international shortwave on WWCR from 2000 to 2011...
- Cactus PryorCactus PryorRichard "Cactus" Pryor was an American broadcaster. He received his nickname after the old Cactus Theater on Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, which was run by his father, "Skinny" Pryor....
Famed atheist Madalyn Murray O'Hair
Madalyn Murray O'Hair
Madalyn Murray O'Hair was an American atheist activist and founder of the organization American Atheists and its president from 1963 to 1986. One of her sons, Jon Garth Murray, was the president of the organization from 1986 to 1995, while she remained de facto president during these nine years....
produced a radio program called the American Atheist Radio Series on KTBC.