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    Brandon Ison

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    Brandon Ison came to WBBM Newsradio in 2019 as a reporter. Before coming to Chicago, he had worked as an anchor/reporter for Portland, OR News Talker KXL-FM.

    First cracking the mic in 1996 at KXDD-FM Yakima, WA his radio career spans four decades and four states with additional work at KZMG-FM Boise, ID.

    Brandon’s experience includes previous involvement in several nationally syndicated talk radio shows.

    In Chicago, he enjoys spending his evenings at the city’s many live jazz clubs or simply being involved in discussions with residents and business owners on the issues that most directly impact them.

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