Maybe it's because Cumulus owns the Savage show and they're saving it for themselves for Jan. Net inventory in ATL worth $$ and Cumulus network distributes the program don't be shocked when Dickey attempts to extrap revenge on Hannity who fired him by going head to head here.
I'll give you this--it makes sense financially, which is what Cumulus Corp truly cares about. But- after you posted this, I spoke with an Atlanta Cumulus executive with knowledge of Savage's distribution who said no such plan is in place.