August 2026, Washington D.C. radio host Andy Pollin unceremoniously taken off the air after 34 years

Veteran Washington, D.C. sports radio host Andy Pollin was removed from the air immediately as part of a wave of layoffs at Cumulus Media. The firing came with little notice to staff or listeners; management reportedly announced the change at the end of the program. Pollin posted a personal farewell, noting he did not expect to be retired in this way. The story situates his departure amid broader, company-wide cuts at Cumulus that have affected multiple markets and programs, raising questions about the future of local radio talent and continuity for long-running shows.