WGBH FM 89.7 goes all news and talk tomorrow, following final approval of its purchase of WCRB FM 99.5 from Nassau Broadcasting. WGBH's new schedule is here; new daytime talk shows for Emily Rooney and Callie Crossley will take over the noon and 1 p.m slots beginning in January. Most
important around HubArts HQ, jazz with "Eric in the Evening" will
continue Mon-Thurs.
Meanwhile, the station they're now branding as "All Classical 99.5" picks up WGBH's classical programming load. The new, non-commercial 99.5 schedule is here, although expect that to continue getting tweaked. The deal has been a big topic of discussion here and elsewhere, as some WGBH classical fans worry about WCRB's signal strength, while others expect an improvement in WCRB's "dumbed-down" programming. Let us know what you think tomorrow.



