Let me add in my two cents:
1. I know of at least one other station in this state(WXXY-FM in Houghton, NY) that airs classical music with the exception of the 3 NPR shows already mentioned.
2. To Buddy's point: Yes, Canadian listeners will probably got for this in a major way, but it should be added that they also have the CBC on 99.1. And yes, WBEN should be absolutely TERRIFIED about going up against a more normal news/talk format.
3. As for a new format for Buddy's other stations: Maybe yacht rock?
Good point regarding 99.1.
I will tell you, Yacht Rock is doing GREAT in Key West. I am really glad I did that, and the new owner is as well. Take out the word “yacht” and it’s still a great format chock full of incredible songs. Sirius actually has a new channel called “ Yacht Country”. It’s really cool. Would not put that in Buffalo, but I do like to hear it on Sirius.
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