Come back Jason!

I just read that Jason Lewis, who used to have a radio talkshow on AM1500, might return this fall. He left for North Carolina a few years ago, but his contract is soon to expire. I hope the rumor is true and he comes back. Him leaving is what made me find AM1280 The Patriot. But I would go back to Jason's show in a heartbeat if he returned to the local airwaves. Here's the story from the Star Tribune...

It's the hottest rumor no one wants to talk about on the record, but it goes something like this: Former local talk-radio personality Jason Lewis will return this fall to take up residence on Clear Channel's KTLK (100.3 FM) -- the new rival to his former station, KSTP (1500 AM).

Lewis was the Twin Cities' top-rated afternoon-drive host when he left KSTP in 2003 for a station in Charlotte, N.C. His current contract will expire in October and Lewis recently was seen looking at houses in Woodbury. The official word from Lewis and Clear Channel? No comment.

KTLK also is a player for the Twins' radio rights, which are up after this season. Incumbent WCCO (830 AM) and KSTP also are in the hunt to get the Twins. A decision is expected this summer.

DEBORAH CAULFIELD RYBAK