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Trump Country Radio Triples Ratings with Pro-Trump Format

9/17/2025

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A Fort Myers radio station rebranded as “Trump Country” and tripled its ratings since March.
Its slogan, “Make Country Great Again,” emphasizes a pro-Trump, conservative format.
President Jim Schwartzel, a congressional candidate, credits the success to local Trump support.
The station features country music and satirical promotions by a Trump impersonator.
It boasts the highest average listening time among local country stations at 5 hours and 45 minutes weekly.

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Story summary

A Fort Myers radio station rebranded as “Trump Country” and tripled its ratings since March.
Its slogan, “Make Country Great Again,” emphasizes a pro-Trump, conservative format.
President Jim Schwartzel, a congressional candidate, credits the success to local Trump support.
The station features country music and satirical promotions by a Trump impersonator.
It boasts the highest average listening time among local country stations at 5 hours and 45 minutes weekly.