The TV gabber will launch his three-hour, daily radio show from Cincinnati next Monday, with plans for a national roll out beginning in February on about a dozen Clear Channel stations.

"We'll talk about serious things in the world, but it's going to be fun as well," he told the paper.

Springer said his show will feature "my rantings and comedy bits" as well as "Team Springer" — his TV sidekicks. He'll continue his wild and wacky TV show by commuting to Chicago for tapings.

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