BEST DJ / TALK RADIO

Jim Leach, The Jim Leach Show –

WMAY 970 AM

Being a continual winner in this category proves Jim Leach gets listened to by our readers – whether they agree with him is another story. Confrontational and informative, Leach puts it out there in rapid-fire comebacks and challenging comments, taking on all callers in an impromptu session of opinions (every one has one, right Jim?) each weekday morning since 1996 on WMAY. Bondsy and Sam Madonia gave Leach a good run for his talk in the vote count, but the controversial and undeniable radio host came out on top again. Not only does he ask the serious questions with intelligence and verve, he interviews different folks in various parts of the community including politics, entertainment and whatever the enterprising radio guy feels is relevant to his audience and to himself. From the ever-popular Butthead of the Week segments on Fridays to his interviews with the mayor, Leach continues to pry and enlighten, cajole and report, giving his all every day to inform the listening public of what needs to be talked about.

Runner-up: Bondsy – The Morning Grind – 99.7 Kiss FM