Longtime Host Leslie Fram Departs 99X Morning Show

Fram leaves the revived Morning X program after three years on air.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:51am

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An abstract close-up photograph of a vintage radio microphone, with dramatic lighting highlighting the intricate textures and metallic sheen of the device, conceptually representing the changing landscape of the revived Morning X radio program.The departure of longtime host Leslie Fram signals a shift in the revival of Atlanta's iconic Morning X radio show.Today in Nashville

After a three-year stint co-hosting the revived Morning X morning show on Atlanta alternative rock station 99X, veteran radio personality Leslie Fram has departed the program. Fram, who was part of the original Morning X lineup from 1993 to 2004, will be replaced by Christopher 'Crash' Clark, who rejoined the show last year as a traffic reporter.

Why it matters

The Morning X was a beloved and influential show during its original run in the 1990s and early 2000s, helping to define the alternative rock format in Atlanta. Fram's departure marks the end of an era for the show's revival, which had aimed to recapture the magic of the original program.

The details

Fram had returned to co-host the rebooted Morning X show in 2023 alongside longtime host Steve Barnes. Clark, who was part of the original Morning X team, rejoined the program last year as the traffic reporter. With Fram's exit, Clark will now join Barnes as a full-time co-host.

  • Fram was part of the original Morning X show from 1993 to 2004.
  • The Morning X show was revived in 2023 with Fram and Steve Barnes as co-hosts.
  • Crash Clark rejoined the Morning X show in 2026 as the traffic reporter.

The players

Leslie Fram

A veteran radio personality who co-hosted the revived Morning X show on 99X for the past three years.

Steve Barnes

The longtime host of the Morning X show, who will continue to lead the program following Fram's departure.

Christopher 'Crash' Clark

A former member of the original Morning X show team in the 1990s and early 2000s, who rejoined the revived program last year as the traffic reporter and will now become a full-time co-host.

99X

The Atlanta alternative rock radio station that airs the Morning X program.

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The takeaway

Fram's departure marks the end of an era for the revived Morning X show, which had aimed to recapture the magic of the original program. The show will continue with longtime host Steve Barnes and the return of former cast member Crash Clark as a full-time co-host.