Jason La Canfora exits 105.7 The Fan’s ‘Inside Access’ as Audacy begins replacement search

Sudden change on Baltimore’s afternoon sports-talk lineup

Jason La Canfora, a longtime Baltimore sports media figure and co-host of 105.7 The Fan’s weekday afternoon program “Inside Access,” is no longer with the station, a move that immediately reshapes one of the market’s best-known sports talk time slots.

La Canfora’s final appearance on the show came on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. On Thursday, Feb. 19, he confirmed he was not on the air. No formal explanation for the departure was provided in public statements reviewed by the newsroom.

Audacy confirms departure and signals a search for a successor

Internally, station management notified staff that La Canfora had exited and that the company would begin the process of identifying a replacement, with the position to be posted. The station is part of Audacy’s sports radio portfolio, and “Inside Access” has served as its core afternoon drive show in Baltimore for several years.

For the immediate future, co-host Ken Weinman and producer Tim Barbalace are expected to remain in the afternoon slot, maintaining continuity while the station evaluates longer-term programming decisions.

La Canfora’s broader media profile extends beyond local radio

La Canfora arrived at 105.7 The Fan in February 2020 and became a daily voice in Baltimore sports conversation while continuing national work in NFL coverage. His career has included roles in newspaper reporting and television, and he has been part of CBS Sports’ NFL coverage since 2012.

In 2023, La Canfora also joined the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) as a contributor to Orioles-related programming, adding a regional television presence alongside his radio work.

What is known—and what remains unclear

As of Feb. 19, 2026, key details about the decision remain unresolved, including whether the change was initiated by the station, by La Canfora, or through a mutual agreement. Public-facing station materials and industry reporting reviewed by the newsroom indicate his on-air role ended abruptly, with management describing a forward-looking search for a replacement rather than an interim leave.

Key facts at a glance

• La Canfora is no longer with 105.7 The Fan and is no longer part of “Inside Access.”
• His last broadcast on the station occurred on Feb. 18, 2026.
• Audacy has indicated it will identify and hire a replacement.
• Ken Weinman and Tim Barbalace are expected to continue in afternoons during the transition.

The station has not publicly detailed the reason for the change, and no replacement has been announced.

The departure marks a significant shift for a station that competes aggressively in a crowded sports media landscape, particularly during the NFL offseason and ahead of the Orioles’ 2026 campaign, when afternoon-drive programming traditionally plays an outsized role in shaping daily sports coverage and audience engagement.