Thursday, May 7, 2026
Audacy’s new Los Angeles sports talk station is set to launch on May 18 on KNX-FM branded as “97.1 The Fan.” The company revealing its daily 6:00 am to 6:00 pm programming lineup. The morning drive show is “Derek & Decker” featuring five-time NBA champ Derek Fisher and former MLB player Cody Decker. The midday show is “Brock & Alex” with NFL veteran Brock Vereen and Emmy-winning broadcaster Alex
Curry. The afternoon drive program is “D-Mac & Reiter” starring sports media personality Doug McKain and columnist and sports radio pro Bill Reiter. “97.1 The Fan” brand manager Andrew Williams states, “Los Angeles is a sports powerhouse with a deep connection between teams, fans, and culture, and this new lineup brings together championship-level personalities, veteran player perspective, and sharp analytical expertise. We’re building a full-scale, live and local LA sports network that brings sports to the FM dial and across multiple platforms to meet our audiences where they are. We’re excited to give fans an unparalleled listening and viewing experience that’s as entertaining and authentic as it is insightful.”