Voting is underway for the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame nominees. Inside Radio spotlights the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame nominees, recognizing their lasting impact on the industry, and on listeners. Today we focus on three more of the 24 nominees for this year’s award.
John & Ken
John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou co-hosted 
“The John and Ken Show” for 35 years, before Chaimpou retired in November 2023, with Kobylt continuing to solo host on KFI-AM. They are the longest-running team in talk-radio history, both in Los Angeles and nationally. Debuting in January 1988 on WOND-AM in Atlantic City, John and Ken have hosted top-rated shows for over five decades, including the last 30 years at KFI in Los Angeles and “New Jersey 101.5” WKXW in Trenton, NJ.
John and Ken are known for pioneering on-site coverage of major news stories, including the O.J. Simpson, Scott Peterson and Michael Jackson trials and attracting thousands of people to live shows centered around many community issues. The “John and Ken Show” was a major force in bringing down two sitting governors in New Jersey and California.
John and Ken have done riveting coverage of the homeless crisis with live shows from Skid Row in Los Angeles. They also achieved some of their highest ratings covering the pandemic and lockdowns in California.
Known for their fierce independence and refusal to be aligned with any political party, “The John and Ken Show” occupies a unique place in talk radio history.
Andie Summers
As host of “The Andie Summers Show”
on Beasley Media Group country WXTU Philadelphia (92.5), Summers has spent over 25 years on morning radio, blending authenticity, humor, and heart into a show that consistently ranks among the market’s best. Summers is a two-time CMA Major Market Personality of the Year and multiple Gracie Award winner. During her time at the station, WXTU has also been honored as ACM Major Market Station of the Year.
Beyond ratings and accolades, Summers’ true impact is measured in the deep connection she has built with her audience. Since joining WXTU in 1999, she has turned listeners into a loyal, engaged community; using her platform to share stories, celebrate everyday life, and rally support in moments that matter most. A passionate advocate for giving back, Summers assists the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Blood Cancer United (formerly LLS), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the Liberty USO. Summers’ career is defined not only by longevity, but by lasting impact — making her a true embodiment of radio at its best.
Voting runs through Friday, May 8, with the top six finishers earning spots in the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame induction class. Additional honorees will be chosen by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee.
The full 2026 class will be announced Wednesday, May 20, and formally recognized during the induction ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago. Ticket details will be released soon.