Aaron Lux Moved to Midday Timeslot at WNWV
The Cleveland radio station has updated its broadcast lineup following the departure of former host Ben Ealy.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Openings & Closings
WNWV has shifted Aaron Lux to the station's midday timeslot, now broadcasting daily from 11am to 2pm. The move follows the departure of Ben Ealy, who exited the station in September 2026.
Why it matters
The change marks a significant update to the station's on-air schedule to maintain programming continuity after Ealy left for a career outside the radio industry. It reflects the ongoing adjustments at the station to fill key shifts.
WNWV operates on the 107.3 FM frequency within the Cleveland market. The updated schedule maintains Brady Marks in the 6-9am morning slot and continues Tony McGinty's afternoon program.
The players
Aaron Lux
He is a radio broadcaster who has held multiple positions at WNWV since 2022.
Ben Ealy
He is a former host at WNWV who left the radio industry in September 2026.
WNWV
This is an FM radio station licensed in Elyria, Ohio, that serves the Cleveland broadcast market.
Brady Marks
He is an on-air personality who remains the host of the station's morning show.
Tony McGinty
He is a radio host currently managing the station's afternoon broadcast timeslot.
The details
Aaron Lux has transitioned through several roles at WNWV, starting as a weekend host in 2022 before moving to nights in 2024 and mornings in May 2025. Ben Ealy, the host he is effectively replacing in the station hierarchy, has departed the industry entirely.
Timeline
Aaron Lux joined WNWV in 2022.
Aaron Lux served as a night host in 2024.
Aaron Lux began serving as a morning co-host in May 2025.
Ben Ealy departed the station in September 2026.
Market Landscape
This station lineup change follows the broader trend of consolidation in local broadcast programming as stations realign talent after personnel departures. It illustrates how regional broadcasters manage competitive positioning within the Cleveland market during staff transitions.
Listeners who regularly tuned in for the morning show will now hear Aaron Lux during his new midday slot. The adjustment means that daily listeners should update their expectations for the station's programming schedule from 11am to 2pm.
The takeaway
Staff changes in local radio often lead to schedule adjustments that impact long-term listener habits. Listeners can check their station's official website or on-air announcements to stay informed about upcoming programming shifts.
Further reading
For more updates on local station shifts, visit our Cleveland Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by RadioInsight.
