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Lamont Hollywood Leaves Radio | Oakland News
After 37 years on the air, Bay Area radio icon Lamont Hollywood was let go from 107.7 The Bone — a move he blames on corporate greed and media consolidation. Calling it “tragic,” he argues big media companies treat radio like a spreadsheet, sacrificing local talent and personality to pay off debt and fund bonuses. He’s furious that authenticity is being replaced by algorithms, vowing to launch his own independent show where he can control his message without corporate interference. His exit comes amid another blow to Bay Area broadcasting: fellow legend Greg Papa was also recently fired while…
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