“Unemployment Office Next” – Rob Kendall’s Brutal WIBC Send-Off

Rob Kendall is fired.

Indianapolis, IN – February 3, 2026 – Longtime Indianapolis radio host Rob Kendall has left 93.1 WIBC-FM following a prolonged contract dispute that kept him off the air for several weeks. The departure marks the end of an era for the station's midday programming, where Kendall co-hosted the popular Kendall & Casey show alongside Casey Daniels. The news broke publicly on February 3, 2026, when independent local outlet Hoosier Enquirer posted on X (formerly Twitter): "Rob Kendall has been fired from

@93wibc.

We wish him well at his new career at the unemployment office. Well deserved." The sarcastic tone and accompanying images — one showing Kendall speaking at what appears to be a property tax reform event and another featuring him with former President Donald Trump — reflect the mixed feelings some in Indiana's conservative circles have toward the outspoken host.

Kendall's absence from the 9 a.m. to noon slot first became noticeable on January 15, 2026. According to reports from multiple sources, including the Indianapolis Star, Barrett Media, and Current Publishing, Kendall's previous contract with station owner Radio One expired on October 31, 2025. Negotiations for a new agreement stalled, and Kendall was instructed not to return to the studio starting around January 19.

He continued to receive pay during this period, but guest hosts filled in for him on air. Kendall's attorney, Jay Kanzler, stated that the dispute was not primarily about salary. Details of the sticking points were not publicly disclosed, though some speculation in local media and online forums pointed to disagreements over compensation relative to the show's strong ratings performance in its time slot.

A February 3 report from Barrett Media confirmed that Kendall would not be returning to WIBC, effectively ending his run at the station. Kendall had been with WIBC and its parent company since late 2016, initially producing Chicks on the Right with Amy Jo Clark and Miriam Weaver, later co-hosting The Mock ‘n Rob Show, and eventually pairing with Casey Daniels starting in 2022.

A Polarizing Figure in Indiana NeoCon Media Rob Kendall built a reputation as one of Indiana's most unfiltered conservative voices. Known for sharp critiques of state Republican leadership, he frequently accused the GOP supermajority of corruption, cronyism, fiscal irresponsibility, and complacency. Topics he hammered included:

• Mismanagement and alleged favoritism at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)

• Efforts to redraw congressional maps for partisan advantage

• Hidden or "predatory" tax increases shifted to local levels

• Perceived failures to deliver on core conservative priorities like pro-life legislation and government transparency

His commentary often put him at odds with establishment Republicans, party organizations (he was reportedly banned from at least one county GOP event), and even some listeners who viewed his style as overly confrontational or "childish.".

The Hoosier Enquirer — an independent outlet that positions itself as covering stories "other outlets suppress" — has been consistently critical of Kendall, framing his exit as justified and welcomed by segments of the Indiana GOP and libertarian communities. What's Next for WIBC and Kendall?

93 WIBC has not issued an official statement on the departure as of February 3, 2026. The station's midday lineup is expected to continue with Casey Daniels and rotating guest hosts in the short term, though no permanent replacement has been announced. For Rob Kendall, the future remains unclear.

His history in Indiana politics (including a stint on the Brownsburg Town Council and work with the Indiana Board of Pharmacy) and his large social media following suggest he may pivot to podcasting, independent media, or another platform to continue his commentary on state and national issues.

The episode highlights the volatile nature of talk radio contracts and the sometimes tense relationship between on-air talent and station management — especially when the talent is known for challenging powerful interests, even within their own political sphere.

Whether Kendall's exit silences a key critic of Indiana's political establishment or simply relocates that voice to a new medium remains to be seen. For now, Indianapolis listeners tuning to 93.1 during the midday hours will hear a noticeably different sound.