Changes are continuing at 1110 KFAB. A new midday show hosted by Jean Stothert is joining the daily lineup for the iHeartMedia Omaha station.
Stothert has been added in the 10a-11a window for a new show called The KFAB Comment Line with Jean Stothert. The show harkens back to a former show hosted by former host Walt Kavanaugh, who hosted a show with the same name before retiring in 1992. He spent nearly 40 years with the station.
Jean Stothert is a familiar face to Omaha listeners. From 2013 to 2025, she served as the Mayor of Omaha. Stothert — a Republican — lost her bid for re-election to John Ewing Jr. last year.
In the introduction of Stothert to the audience, she shared her excitement for the opportunity.
“I love coming to the studio,” said Stothert. “I love everybody there, but this is definitely a different role for me, and I’m going to enjoy it. And I think everybody else will too.”
She added that while she’s excited to take calls from listeners, she’ll have plenty to say, too.
“This is a chance for the listeners to speak up and sound off about things going around town, around Omaha, the state, the world, and the impact here in Omaha. I will tell you plenty of things,” the new 1110 KFAB host said. “I have plenty to say. We’re going to be interviewing guests from time to time, and we really want to hear what you have to say, too. I do believe I have a lot of knowledge about what is going on in Omaha, and I should, I mean, after 12 years of being mayor … We’re here to take your calls, to let you speak, and then I will have plenty to say, too.”
Her addition to the lineup comes after a host of changes for 1110 KFAB. Late last year, long-running morning host Gary Sadlemyer retired after nearly 50 years at the station. He was replaced by program director and former midday host Scott Voorhees in the daypart.
Later, afternoon host Emery Songer exited his role to focus on his show with 1040 WHO in Des Moines. He was replaced by former host Chris Baker, who returned following his exit in 2021.
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