Kristin Klingshirn is departing from Q99.7 after the station let her go this week. The radio host shared the news on social media, noting that her exit comes just six months after she moved into the afternoon slot at the station.
Klingshirn spent 14 years on the air with The Bert Show before the program concluded its run last fall. She launched her current afternoon show in January alongside Ethan Cole. The move follows recent internal changes at the station level under the ownership of Cumulus Media.
Cumulus Media has been navigating a restructuring period since filing for bankruptcy protection earlier this year. The company owns over 400 stations nationwide, and this reduction of staff reflects a broader effort to manage costs within a competitive radio environment. Station management has not confirmed further details regarding the status of other staff members or the future of the afternoon lineup.
For now, Klingshirn stated she is focusing on time with her family as she processes the change. Her departure marks a shift in the local radio landscape, where station rosters often fluctuate as media groups adjust to new financial pressures.