TALKERS News Notes
“Truth Matters” Show to Launch. A new weekend program titled, “Truth Matters with Tom Donahue & Angeline Marie” is debuting next Saturday (1/17) on the Salem Radio Network. Donahue says, “We have been friends and colleagues for over 15 years. We co-hosted several popular podcast series in the past. We hold similar political views, and we are both inspired to deliver our takes reporting on the most compelling topics from a factual and rational perspective. Always from a Christian, America First, independent conservative vantage point. We plan to shed light and insight on the prevailing controversies, coverups, and conspiracies.”
WBUR to Debut New Business Show. Public radio outlet WBUR, Boston announces the debut of a new business-focused series titled, “The WBUR Breakfast Club,” designed to bring Boston decision makers together to connect and explore the most pressing issues facing business leaders today. The inaugural event on Thursday, January 22, features Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert in conversation with Ari Shapiro, former host of NPR’s “All Things Considered.”
Award-winning journalist Indira Lakshmanan is the new co-host of “Here & Now,” debuting in Late November alongside Scott Tong and Robin Young. Additionally, Peter O’Dowd, the senior editor who has stepped in regularly as a host for several years on “Here & Now,” takes on a new role as correspondent and regular fill-in host. And international news industry pro Allan Price joins to lead the team as the new executive producer. NPR says that according to Nielsen ratings data, “Here & Now” is the third most-listened-to NPR news program after “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered.”
WBUR, the leading public radio station in Boston, has named Tiziana Dearing as host of its “Morning Edition” show beginning September 18. Dearing is a familiar voice to the station’s large, loyal audience, currently hosting the midday show, “Radio Boston.” In an article published on the station’s website, it was reported that in an internal announcement yesterday (8/28), WBUR CEO Margaret Low praised Dearing as a “singular talent – an extraordinary host with deep ties to this city and region.” Dearing states she has loved hosting “Radio Boston” and now looks forward to the opportunity to “meet a huge swath of Greater Boston as they get up and start their day.” She said, “It’s a tremendous privilege and it’s a tremendous responsibility.” The transition at one of Greater Boston’s most listened-to radio shows follows the departure of Rupa Shenoy, after she was unable to reach an agreement with the station this summer to extend her contract. Before that, Bob Oakes led the show for nearly three decades. The program features news, commentary and interviews with local, regional, and national officials and newsmakers. An example of the power of public radio, WBUR has jockeyed for first place in the 6:00 am to 9:00 am time slot this year with WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub) among the prized 25-54 age demographic. (Photo by Li Linder.)