WCFO-AM bringing a stronger news-talk radio lineup to Atlanta

Sept. 19, 2008 - PRLog -- Newstalk 1160 “The Talk of the Town” is proud to announce three great additions to our lineup:  Laura Ingraham, Bill O’Reilly, and Dennis Miller.  Starting Tuesday, listeners can tune in to hear Ingraham 9am-12noon, O’Reilly 3pm-5pm, and Miller 5pm-7pm.

When asked about the change in programming Vice President and General Manager, Jeff Davis replied, “We feel that along with Mancow, Dr. Laura, and Lou Dobbs, the addition of these three heavyweights gives us one of the strongest news talk lineups in America, let alone Atlanta.”

Laura Ingraham, excited to board the Newstalk 1160 team, comments, “I am thrilled to be joining Newstalk 1160, The Talk of the Town. I love my listening audience in Atlanta and look forward to a bigger reach during this critical election cycle.”

Ingraham's unique fusion of conservative wit and wisdom, along with her searing analysis of pop culture resonates with a wide and diverse audience. Emmy award winner Bill O'Reilly provides a distinctive blend of news analysis and investigative reporting. Five-time Emmy award winner Dennis Miller takes on daily topics with comedy and satire.

Listeners who tune-in will be welcomed by a schedule full of critically-acclaimed and award-winning hosts from across the country. Atlanta listeners can look forward to the following weekday news talk line-up.

Mancow’s Morning Madhouse runs from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.  In addition to his eclectic and sometimes controversial radio program, Mancow can be spotted making appearances on television programs including Politically Incorrect, David Letterman, Jerry Springer and others.  A weekly contributor to the Fox News Channel’s “Fox and Friends,” Mancow is a breath of fresh air for Atlantans who are tired of “same-old, same-old.”

The Laura Ingraham Show runs from 9am to12 noon.  Always articulate and entertaining, "The Laura Ingraham Show," has been addicting legions of listeners since her launch into national syndication in 2001. Smart, funny, and ahead of the curve in politics and the culture, Laura takes listeners on a wild ride through the colliding worlds of politics, the news media, and Hollywood.  Whether she's on the watch for evidence of media bias, political hypocrisy or Hollywood inanity, Laura infuses her program with a level of energy and commitment to conservative principles that grabs hold and won't let go.

Dr. Laura runs from 12pm to 3pm.  The queen of self-help radio, Dr. Laura is ranked number four on Talkers Magazine list of the “250 Most Important Radio Talk Show Hosts in America.”  Dr. Laura is the author of ten New York Times best-selling books and has been featured on a number of television programs including The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Today Show.

Bill O’Reilly’s Radio Factor runs from 3pm to 5pm.  Emmy award winner Bill O'Reilly heads arguably the best known, most written about, and most discussed cable news program around. The O'Reilly Factor has been #1 in the ratings for seven years.  For two hours each weekday listeners call in to participate in timely debates and the show has become one of the most successful radio franchises in the nation with its distinctive blend of news analysis and investigative reporting.

Dennis Miller runs from 5pm to 7pm.  One of the premiere comedy talents in America today, five-time Emmy award winner and four-time Writers' Guild award winner, Dennis Miller is taking Atlanta radio by storm. Miller is an entertainer who understands politics and current affairs.  He will bring a fresh perspective and new vigor to Newstalk that listeners will appreciate.  The two-hour program will showcase Miller’s unique take on the day’s topics with comedy and satire and will include listener calls and high profile guest interviews.

The Lou Dobbs Show runs from 7pm to 10pm.  A journalism legend, Lou Dobbs has won numerous awards, boasting both a George Foster Peabody Award and an Emmy.  Former Executive Vice President of CNN, Lou Dobbs tackles current events and the issues that matter most in the world today.

The Jerry Doyle Show runs from 10pm to 1am.  Listeners will enjoy Doyle's anecdotal humor, satirical observations and well-rounded social commentary. His ability to choose compelling topics provokes lively conversations on the issues of the day. The Jerry Doyle Show is a mix of politics, pop culture and current events. Doyle's strong opinions, diverse background and quick wit can appeal to all listening audiences.

The Phil Hendrie Show runs from 1am to 4am.  A hilarious and critically acclaimed radio host, Phil Hendrie is known for portraying over-the-top characters on his show, unbeknownst to many listeners who believe that Phil is actually a real caller.  His radio show was ranked #1 in the late nineties and continues to provide entertainment for all who tune in.

In addition to a new weekday line-up, weekend listeners can enjoy Notre Dame and Georgia Southern Football, Behind the Headlines with Atlanta Journal-Constitution Business Enterprise Editor Henry Unger, and Women on the Move with Jennifer Green.