Talk Radio Network Entertainment and The Washington Times have partnered to create a nationally syndicated, morning-drive radio show aimed at showcasing investigative reporting, accountability journalism and live reporting directly from the Times' newsroom in D.C. The show, titled "America’s Morning News," is set to launch Monday, June 15. The show will utilize all the resources of the Times in addition to a specially formed investigative unit with 10 reporters.
TRN-E CEO Mark Masters says, "We are thrilled at the opportunity to partner with The Washington Times in developing this unique and highly entertaining new program. It will rank with the giants."
Phil Boyce, TRN President of Programming, said, "TRN is excited to partner with The Washington Times in this brave new venture. This show will be fast-paced and compelling with great story telling by the reporters breaking the stories. Morning radio in America will have a new player heavy on information and riveting content."
"The Washington Times has made a very strong commitment to investigative reporting, building a journalistic team, headed by former "Post" honcho John Solomon that will be second to none. We believe this unique journalistic team, combined with radio's ability to give the time and context needed to flesh out breaking stories will make for a powerful winning combination in talk radio. Rather than commenting on yesterday's news, this news radio show will have the capacity to make, break, and drive the news cycle. Like 60 Minutes once did for TV, this show can do for radio. We are very excited and honored to embark in this partnership with The Washington Times investigative team," adds Masters.
The show will be anchored by 23 year ABC News veteran Melanie Morgan and award-winning Times journalist John McCaslin. "Melanie and John are fearless reporters whose award-winning body of work epitomizes the American values this news company was founded upon. We can't wait for radio listeners to hear the new genre of news talk radio they are creating," says Washington Times President/Publisher Thomas P. McDevitt.