KMPC Replaces Reagan With Joe Crummey

Conservative talk-show host Michael Reagan has lost his local radio berth. Beginning today, he will be replaced in the 3-7 p.m. slot on KMPC-AM (710) by former station host Joe Crummey.

Meanwhile, Joy Browne, a psychologist, will begin airing weeknights from midnight-5 a.m.

This is the second time in a week that KMPC has replaced political talk hosts. Last week, conservative Bob Heckler was removed from the 9 a.m.-noon slot and replaced by therapist Marilyn Kagan.

KMPC officials were not available to comment on the Reagan decision, but Dave Cooke, operations manager and program director, had said earlier that the low-rated station was going to focus on lifestyle issues.

Reagan, the son of former President Ronald Reagan, had been carried on KMPC since last May, when he replaced liberal host Tom Leykis.