iHeartMedia Washington D.C.’s DC101, D.C.’s Alternative Rock Station, announced today that Alex Mac has been named Night host effective Wednesday, August 28, 2024. iHeartMedia Washington, D.C. has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital — encompassing more than eight stations comprised of music, talk and news formats.
iHeartMedia has the leading consumer reach and influence across multiple platforms and delivers more live programming than any other media company. As Night Host, Alex Mac will be responsible for hosting the Night Show on DC101 from 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. He will report to Dustin Matthews, Director of Rock Programming for iHeartMedia Washington, D.C.
“We are thrilled to welcome Alex back to the iHeartRadio family to host nights on the legendary DC101,” said Dustin Matthews, Director of Rock Programming for iHeartMedia Washington, D.C. “I’ve known him from the beginning of his journey, and he is an absolute rock star, on-air, on stage, and on social. No one has more passion for the music and the audience.”
Alex Mac joins the DC101 from WRXL in Richmond, Virginia where he hosted nights. He also served as Assistant Program Director and Music Director at KDXA in Des Moines, Iowa, and Assistant Program Director at WDCG in Raleigh, North Carolina.
“I couldn’t be more excited to be joining the lineup at the legendary DC101,” said Alex Mac. “I’m such a huge fan of both the station and the city, so it truly feels like a dream come true to get to talk about music in the same place that the hardcore punk scene, the 9:30 club, and Dave Grohl all call home. I started my radio journey in Richmond, VA listening to Elliot in the Morning and am so excited to work together with the show and the whole team at iHeartMedia DC!”
iHeartMedia is the leading media outlet in the Washington, D.C. market with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service–available across more than 500platforms and over 2,000 devices including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, televisions and gaming consoles.
