The Importance of AM Radio & More

Newsmakers with Russ Martin

The Importance of AM Radio More

We spoke with Indiana Broadcasters Association Membership Director Katy Barnhart and Cheryl Touhy, Marketing and Sales Director for Touhyville Media, in Rensselaer, about their recent discussions with Senators and Representatives in Congress.

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John Gleason

John has worked in radio for multiple decades and is multi-talented with his voice-acting abilities. When John is not on the radio he enjoys spending time with his family along with reading and writing.

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Jenny D

Who makes you laugh? My daughter Maddie, OUT LOUD every day! What do you fear the most? Spiders, heights and germs. What is your favorite thing to do? Read and spend time with my husband and our girls. What is your favorite food? I’m Italian so pasta of ANY kind.

Catfish Hunter

Started my fun-filled Radio life when I was 16 growing up in Colorado! Worked and played at many great radio stations coast to coast. Living one day at a time, with a fresh baked cookie… Okay, and with a coffee and a beer later in the day. But I promise to take my vitamins. And of course I love my country music! The best there is right?

ChaCha Chavez

Cha Cha is a 30+ year radio veteran and still has the same love for radio today as she did when since her first shift! Cha Cha loves all genres of music, from pop to hip-hop to country. She loves to hike, bike and snowshoe and loves hanging with Sophia, her 3 legged Chiwawa!

David Delort

You and I share a common interest and that’s great country music from the artists, singers and bands we know and love. A little about me, I’m a big sports fan! If it’s football, baseball, hockey, golf or basketball, I’m watching it! I’ve also been known to watch cross-country and downhill skiing in the winter, and swimming in summer. I country dance when I can (don’t worry, you’re still better at it than I am), and I love to share what’s happening in pop-culture and country music with you when I’m on the air. Plus, listen for Quick Play Trivia,…