TALKERS News Notes
WBAL to Air Gubernatorial Debate. Hearst’s WBAL-TV 11 and WBAL NewsRadio will provide coverage of the only scheduled debate in the 2026 Maryland gubernatorial campaign between Democratic incumbent Governor Wes Moore and Republican challenger Dan Cox. WBAL-TV and WBAL-AM president and general manager Dan Joerres says, “We are honored to air Maryland’s only scheduled gubernatorial debate. As a local broadcaster, we have a responsibility to give voters a fair opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, consider their ideas, and make informed decisions about the future of our state.”
MIW to Present AI for Content Creators Webinar. Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc is presenting a free webinar titled, AI for Content Creators, on October 28. MIW says, “Designed for on-air personalities, producers, programmers and content creators, the virtual panel will explore how artificial intelligence is becoming part of the modern content creation process and how radio professionals can use AI to work smarter, expand ideas and create stronger connections with audiences across broadcast, digital, social and podcast platforms.”
Jackson, Jr. is hosting the new weekly podcast “No-Contest Wrestling” with co-host TJ Jefferson the show combines Jackson’s and Jefferson’s unique takes on sports entertainment by interviewing the biggest stars, going behind the scenes with untold stories from the world of wrestling. The second show is “The Jim Jackson Show,” hosted by two-time All-American and 14-year NBA veteran Jim Jackson. In this show, Jackson covers basketball from the college game to the highest levels of the NBA. Eisen says, “I’ve been in a constant search for new, fresh, thought-provoking, and entertaining voices to add to our growing podcast business, and I’m thrilled to add both O’Shea Jackson, Jr. and Jim Jackson to the roster.”