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Karen Sharp Bids Farewell After 38 Years on KOST
10/22/2025
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Story summary
- Karen Sharp aired her final show of "Love Songs On The KOST" on October 10, 2025, ending a 38-year tenure at the Los Angeles station.
- Her departure coincided with layoffs affecting iHeart stations nationwide.
- Sharp's show connected listeners through song dedications and personal stories of love.
- Fans, including Gwen Stefani, expressed sadness on social media.
- Colleagues praised her as a Los Angeles institution.
