EXHIBIT 23
                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

     We hereby  consent to the  incorporation  by reference in the  Registration
Statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-68785, No. 333-85609 and No. 333-89595) of
Westwood One, Inc., of our report dated February 15, 2002, relating to the
financial  statements and financial  statement  schedule,  which appear in this
Form 10-K.


/s/PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP


New York, New York
March 27, 2002