Wendy Bell Taken Off The Air At KDKA-AM

Pittsburgh PA

04 September, 2020

2:34 PM

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PITTSBURGH, PA — KDKA-AM announced Friday that controversial talk show host Wendy Bell has been taken off the air until further notice. The move came after Bell recently suggested park rangers should shoot people who vandalize monuments honoring historical figures. The station did not address her long-term future there. Entercom Pittsburgh Senior Vice President Michael Spacciapolli made the announcement on the station's website. Entercom owns KDKA-AM. "Entercom is the home to thousands of voices representing Americans of all races, ethnicities, gender identity, sexual orientation, beliefs and ability," Spacciapolli said. "We take very seriously our responsibility to provide a platform for our communities to engage in diverse and meaningful dialogue, debate and the right to freedom of speech, we do not condone the incitement of violence on any of our platforms. "Members of our community have recently brought to our attention comments made by Wendy Bell that do not align with Entercom's values. Wendy has been taken off air until further notice. "Entercom Pittsburgh remains steadfast in our commitment to inclusive conversations that engage everyone in Pittsburgh while excluding any form of violence."