Mediagazer: Univision cancels popular ‘Piolín’ radio show (scpr.org)

12:25 AM ET, July 23, 2013

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scpr.org:

Univision cancels popular ‘Piolín’ radio show — Univision has cancelled Eddie “Piolín” Sotelo's syndicated morning radio show, “Piolín por la Mañana.” — A Univision spokeswoman confirmed to KPCC that the show has been pulled, but the company would not give a reason for the cancellation.

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