Talk 1200

About Talk 1200

Talk 1200 WXKS AM is a commercial radio station licensed to Newton, Massachusetts, serving the Greater Boston area in the United States. It began broadcasting as WKOX in 1947 and transitioned to its current 1200 kHz frequency in 1985. After experimenting with formats like financial news, comedy, and tropical music, the station adopted its conservative talk format in 2018. Operating from studios in Medford with a transmitter in Newton, it provides reliable coverage across the Boston metropolitan region.

The station’s programming emphasizes conservative talk, featuring hosts such as Clay Travis and Buck Sexton, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, and Mark Levin. It also includes Fox News Radio updates and occasionally airs Harvard University sports, including football and hockey games. Talk 1200 serves listeners seeking political commentary and cultural discussions, offering a steady source of conservative perspectives in the Boston area.