New Jersey 101.5 announced the return of host Bill Spadea to weekday mornings, starting Tuesday, September 2, following his gubernatorial run earlier this year.
“I'm excited to be returning to the airwaves with New Jersey 101.5 and the largest audience in the state,” Spadea said in a statement.
“I'm looking forward to continuing our mission of fighting for common-sense solutions to save New Jersey. Our show has always been about the listeners, and I’m ready to keep amplifying the voices of small business owners, parents, teachers, first responders, nurses, and everyone else committed to digging in and staying in New Jersey. Stay tuned — there’s more to come!” Spadea said.
Spadea joined New Jersey 101.5 in 2014 and enjoyed a 10-year-run as a top-rated morning host before leaving the air earlier this year to seek the Republican nomination for governor, which was eventually won by Jack Ciattarelli.
The morning host slot was occupied by Senior Political Director and longtime news anchor Eric Scott.
In a statement, Townsquare Media said "Spadea will once again bring his signature blend of hard-hitting political commentary and Jersey-focused conversation to the airwaves and digital platforms across the Garden State."
“Bill’s audience and the team at New Jersey 101.5 are looking forward to his return,” Brian Lang, Regional Vice President at Townsquare Media, said. “There’s no doubt he’ll have great stories to share. I also want to thank Eric Scott and the entire morning show team for doing an outstanding job while Bill was away.”
“Like New Jersey 101.5 itself, Bill Spadea is quintessential New Jersey,” Jared Willig, Townsquare Media’s Chief Content Officer, said. “We are proud to have his highly influential and hugely entertaining local voice back on our NJ101.5 airwaves, website, podcast, and app.”
