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As reported over the weekend via Twitter and Facebook, former CBS Radio Top 40 WSJT/Tampa morning host Steve Kramer and CBS Radio's KMLE/Phoenix afternoon host Nina D have been tapped to host mornings on KMLE as Steve & Nina. They replace Brad Booker, who succeeded Tim & Willy just more than a year ago (CAT 9/11/12). Reach Booker here. Concurrently, KMLE night host David Dean takes over afternoons. "The Valley has a big appetite for fun and authentic radio,” says KMLE PD Tim Richards. "That's what Steve and Nina do and that's what we are creating here at the new KMLE." Kramer's past stops include Atlanta, Savannah, GA and Panama City, FL. Nina D has handled afternoons since September 2012 (CAT 9/19/12). Reach Kramer here, Nina here and Dean here. Meanwhile, Richards is looking for Dean's replacement in evenings. The job also includes programming assistant responsibilities. Airchecks and resumes here.
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