89.7 WGBH, Boston Public Radio Boston Public Radio Welcomes Jim and Margery WGBH welcomes popular local commentators Jim Braude and Margery Eagan as the new co-hosts of 89.7 WGBH’s Boston Public Radio, heard weekdays at noon. Braude and Eagan lead two hours of local conversation that combine newsmaker interviews, conversations with experts and listener call-ins. With the addition of the pair, Boston Public Radio has launched a new daily segment. Open Mic, which airs at 1pm, includes weekly appearances by a variety of guests who discuss current events and debates that are shaping the news in Greater Boston and across the nation. In addition, Braude and Eagan host a monthly Ask the Governor program on WGBH, a series they led in their former role at WTKK 96.9FM. For 13 years, Braude and Eagan co-hosted the Jim & Margery Show on WTKK. Braude, an Emmy Award-winning journalist, started his career as a legal services lawyer in the South Bronx. He hosts Broadside: The News with Jim Braude weeknights on New England Cable News. Eagan, a columnist for the Boston Herald, grew up in Fall River. Throughout her career, Eagan has written for a number of publications, including Boston Magazine. She has appeared on national and local news programs and is a regular guest on Greater Boston and Beat the Press on WGBH TV. The format change is part of WGBH News’ ongoing evolution and continued commitment to strengthening the region’s most dynamic local news
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team. WGBH’s talented journalists continue to contribute to Boston Public Radio’s original news reporting: Callie Crossley lends her signature perspective to the exploration of important topics, both local and national. (Look for Callie’s new show Under the Radar with Callie Crossley, airing Sunday evenings at 6:30pm.) Emily Rooney provides a take on stories she is following for the WGBH TV program Greater Boston. Kara Miller, who also hosts WGBH Radio’s Innovation Hub, offers a window into the region’s most creative thinkers. Jared Bowen—Boston television’s only full-time arts journalist and host of WGBH TV’s Open Studio—provides unique coverage of New England’s vibrant arts culture. Edgar B. Herwick III, who developed the Web series One Guest, reports on interesting and unusual topics that engage audiences. “As WGBH Radio continues to develop and grow, we are excited to build on a strong foundation and serve audiences with the smartest on-air guides to the breadth of stories happening in our region and around the world,” says 89.7 WGBH managing director Phil Redo. “Jim and Margery are extremely talented broadcasters who will make our strong team even stronger. Like all of our Boston Public Radio contributors, they are smart and engaging and share our passion for local discussion and commentary.” Note: Schedule accurate at press time. Find updates online at wgbh.org/radio
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Marketplace Money On the Media Weekend Edition Innovation Hub This American Life Studio 360 Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me! The Moth/Radio Lab A Celtic Sojourn A Prairie Home Companion Says You! Eric in the Evening Jazz with Bob Parlocha
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