Meet Abe Kanan! His Passing at 95.5, New Job, Girlfriend, Family

Abe Kanan left Rock 95.5 Chicago. Why did he leave? Has he shared anything about his new job? Is she dating anyone? What is his girlfriend’s name?

Read all about him in the article below.

Abe Kanan 95.5 Exit

The Angi Taylor Show Executive producer and co-host Abe Kanan left the show due to contract issues with WCHI-FM, also known as Rock 95.5 Chicago.

Many radio personalities have undergone significant changes at a time when networks are losing money, laying off staff, and adding new shows. While others have been handed notices, in other cases, talent has chosen to advance their careers elsewhere. So it’s easy to assume that the state of the industry is to blame when news of popular radio personalities leaving their networks makes headlines.

But many contract disputes are the result of disagreements over “green,” or money. After The Angi Taylor Show co-host and 95.5 Chicago radio executive producer Abe left the show, fans clamored for information about her departure. Here’s 4-1-1.

Rock 95.5 Chicago’s Abe, who spent three years as executive producer and co-host, outlined his reasons for leaving The Angi Taylor Show in an Instagram post on July 25, 2023. “After negotiations with Rock 95.5, we were unable to come to an agreement on a new contract,” Abe said in his online statement. “I loved every minute of working at this station and with Angi. Angi is the best. There are too many to name, but I’ve worked with so many great people. Our listeners are amazing. Thank you for spending the morning with me for the past three years. Thank you to everyone. I salute you.”

Abe Kanan New Job

While Abe Kanan has been fairly transparent about his intentions to leave 95.5 in his social media posts, he has been tight-lipped about his future plans for his radio career. So details about his new job have yet to be made public. Fans curious about his future probably won’t have to wait long for him to secure another position.

After all, according to Radio Insight, Abe has a very impressive resume that includes stints at WLUP Chicago, WIIL Kenosha WI, and WDYL Richmond in addition to hosting Howard 101 on SiriusXM. Additionally, from 2019 to 2020, Abe worked the morning shift at Cumulus Media Rock X93.9, WNDX Indianapolis, and later found out he was laid off from WKQX Chicago due to COVID-19 cuts.

Abe Kanan’s Age

As of July 2023, Abe Kanan is 41 years old.

Abe Kanan Family

Abe Kanan is the son of Nadine Kanan (née Stein) and Ibrahim Kanan.

On Mother’s Day 2023, Abe wished his mother “Happy Mother’s Day to the most wonderful mother, my mother Nadine Kanan”. In November 2022, on Nadine’s birthday, Abe wished his mother “Happy birthday to the most wonderful mother, my mother”.

Nadine attended Curie Metropolitan High School. She works at Matson Logistics and Matson Integrated Logistics.

Abe has a brother named Sammy Kanan (@sam_kanan). He is now 43 years old, making him Abe’s older brother. Just a few hours ago, Abe announced on IG that his brother welcomed a son named Max Kanan. Abe announced the newest addition, saying, “Meet Max Kanan! I’m an uncle now. Congratulations Rachel and Sam. Kudos to you.”

Abe Kanan’s girlfriend

Abe Kanan appears to be single in 2023. However, he is dating Cathy Vlahogiannis. In September 2021, Abe wished Cathy, “Happy Birthday to my girlfriend Cathy!!! @TheCathyV.” The couple appeared together in 2018.

In August 2022, Abe shared on his Twitter: “Since I couldn’t attend my cousin’s wedding in Hawaii, my girlfriend @TheCathyV surprised me with a Hawaiian themed birthday. Congratulations.”

A fan replied to the tweet on Abe’s birthday, “Best girlfriend ever @TheCathyV. Congratulations. Happy belated birthday Abe!!.”

Cathy is a three-time Emmy Award-winning Television Producer, Morning Radio Co-Host & Producer, Chicago and Film Set Decor Buyer. She has over 13 years of experience in television and video production, editing and production.

During her 10 years at WLS-TV (ABC 7), she produced, wrote and edited ‘190 North,’ the longest-running weekly entertainment/lifestyle program in Chicago’s broadcast history. She developed, produced and edited two shows for ABC’s national Live Well Network, ‘Let’s Dish’ (a cooking show) and ‘Here’s How Right Now’ (a home improvement series). And she produced numerous travel, public affairs and live specials, including ABC 7’s highest-rated annual live broadcast, ‘Countdown Chicago.’

Cathy began her radio career in radio marketing and advertising in 1999, first at WKIE-FM (92KissFM), then at WKQX-FM (Q101). She then spent three years co-hosting and producing the nationally syndicated daily radio talk show, ‘Mancow’s Morning Madhouse’, on Q101.

Cathy once again joined Mancow on WLUP-FM (97.9 The Loop) from 2015 to 2018 as co-host, producer and traffic reporter. During her time at 97.9 The Loop, Cathy had the opportunity to appear on screen, most notably in director Eli Roth’s modern reimagining of the 1974 classic, ‘Death Wish’.

Abe Kanan’s Height

Abe Kanan’s height is under 5 feet 9 inches.

Related FAQs

  • What is Abe Kanan’s birthday?

Abe Kanan’s birthday is August 4.

Abraha Kanan is from Chicago, Illinois.

  • Does Abe Kanan use Facebook?

Yes, Abraham Kanan’s social media is Facebook (@abekanan) and Instagram (@abekanan).

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