Posted on 11/01/2004 3:46:22 PM PST by Coleus
NewsMax.com
Inside Cover
Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004 1:10 p.m. EDT
Malzberg Debuts as WWRL Morning Host
After 25-years at WABC Radio in New York, NewsMax.com contributor Steve Malzberg starts Monday as drive-time morning host on New York's WWRL 1600 AM.
The conservative stalwart teams up with New York Daily News columnist and Al Sharpton biographer Karen Hunter - a radio pairing that's sure to provoke fireworks.
"The addition of Steve to the RL family represents a next step in RLs goal of becoming a listening post and sounding board for the New York market. " WWRL program director Rennie Bishop said Friday. "The morning show will continue its upbeat urban talk format bringing fresh, diverse and balanced viewpoints to the audience."
And with Malzberg on board, WWRL is likely to be making some news. Known as one of the most prolific newsbreakers at WABC, his interviews were regularly covered by the New York Post and Daily News.
Months before anyone had ever heard of the Swiftboat Veterans for Truth, for instance, Malzberg got word they were organizing from Vietnam veterans expert B.G. Burkett, and gave his audience a sneak preview on what turned out to be the most politically significant story of the presidential campaign.
When media mogul Steve Brill announced that Sen. Hillary Clinton had fudged records of her meetings with 9/11 families, he dropped the bombshell in an interview with Malzberg.
When firebrand New York City councilman and would-be mayor Charles Barron explained that it was merely "black hyperbole" when he told an audience he wanted to "slap" a white person for his own mental health, it was because Malzberg had him cornered.
And the conservative talker was the only interviewer to confront Clinton National Security Advisor Sandy Berger about his former boss's admission that he turned down a chance to arrest Osama bin Laden - more than a year before the 9/11 Commission put the same question to Clinton himself.
Malzberg's confrontational style makes him unique in his industry. He's willing to apply the rhetorical rubber hose to guests - but somehow manages not to alienate them. So Democrat and Republican newsmakers return time and again to his microphone to break stories.
The veteran talker promises to keep the excitement going at his new home, explaining Friday, "Karen Hunter and I disagree on most major issues, and we plan to present those disagreements in a very passionate, informative and entertaining way. . . When folks tune in...they won't want to tune out."
To get Steve Malzberg's exclusive www.NewsMax.com column emailed directly to you, go to www.newsmax.com/malzberg .
I was a cave dweller too. Actually got on the air one night to joke about being in the cave.
Nothing against John Gambling but I prefer Glenn Beck to John Gambling. Here in New Jersey when you do not like what is coming out of New York there is always Philadelphia. Speaking of New Jersey I must go and do my part in putting New Jersey in W's Column.
I love Steve, but I'm not happy with him being with a co-host.
I shall miss him.
Karen Hunter is a left wing cow. I'm listening right now, and if I'm getting riled up I know Steve is getting up there.
I lived in NC four years ago, and during the 2000 election debacle Steve's late night WABC show got me through it. I was able to pick up WABC about 6pm and also remember hearing him paired with Richard Bay. I enjoy listening to Steve's new show but will miss him on Sun mornings.
Stupid move by Malzberg. He was with WABC, a premier station. WWRL is a fringe black "urban talk" station. Karen Hunter is an absolute imbicile. Itis painful to listen to. Malzberg had big ratings on WABC. I cant believe there wasnt a better opportunity for him. Awful career choice.
Awful career choice.>>
I wonder what happened to him at ABC? Did he want a daytime slot? or a raise or what? I guess we'll never know. Most of the station is rented and paid programming by nutrition doctors often times hawking their own products. I like Jerry Hickey who is very knowledgeable and does have some good products.
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