KOGO/San Diego Afternoon Host Carl DeMaio Announces Candidacy For Congress, Lou Penrose Named To Replace Him On Radio

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With afternoon host CARL DEMAIO today (7/5) announcing that he is exiting the station to launch his candidacy for Congress in CALIFORNIA's 50th Congressional District, iHEARTMEDIA News-Talk KOGO-A/SAN DIEGO has named another political figure, government relations/public relations consultant and former News-Talk KNWZ-A (K-NEWS)/PALM SPRINGS host LOU PENROSE, as afternoon host, starting TODAY. "THE PENROSE REPORT" will air 3-6p weekdays, replacing "THE DEMAIO REPORT."

Dir./News and Sports Programming BRIAN LONG said, "LOU PENROSE is an exciting talent and a perfect addition for the afternoon drive show.” PENROSE is a former District Chief of Staff for several former Republican members of Congress, including JOHN CAMPBELL, ED ROYCE, and MARY BONO.

DEMAIO is challenging Rep. DUNCAN HUNTER (R-CA), who has been indicted on several campaign finance fraud charges, in the 2020 Republican primary, joining four other candidates in challenging HUNTER in the primary.

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