Brian Joyce Joining WYAY (NewsRadio 106.7)/Atlanta For Afternoons

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CUMULUS News-Talk WYAY (NEWSRADIO 106.7)/ATLANTA is replacing its afternoon news block on MONDAY with a local talk show hosted by BRIAN JOYCE, inbound from the 1-3p slot at sister News-Talk WGOW-F (TALK RADIO 102.3)/CHATTANOOGA. The change was announced on KIM PETERSON's midday show TODAY and confirmed in a release; The move was first reported by the  ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION's RODNEY HO .

JOYCE will replace the current 3-6p (ET) afternoon news block with anchors JOHN LISK, CHERYL CASTRO and PD GREG TANTUM; he will continue to host his 1-3p show in CHATTANOOGA. WYAY has evolved since the format's inception from an attempt at all-News to having talk shows in middays; mornings remain a news block for now.

VP/Market Manager SEAN SHANNON said, “We live in a world where dialogue on matters of substance has become increasingly difficult, with politically-slanted news/talk outlets and social media platforms that feed consumers with stories that confirm their existing political belief systems. NEWSRADIO 106.7 breaks that confounding and polarizing mold. We are committed to delivering a forum ruled not by any agenda or by an algorithm, but by the unique value we can create for our listeners. We present multiple sides of the story when we’re delivering the news, ensuring we both inform existing opinions and provoke opposing opinions on every side of the story. In the process, we create a rare media experience facilitating respectful and spirited discourse where there is as much value in listening as there is in talking.”

TATUN added, “From SHANNON BURKE to THE KIMMER to now BRIAN JOYCE, NEWSRADIO 106.7 provides Atlantans with a diversity of viewpoints. BRIAN’s background as a truck driver, teacher, bouncer, bartender, comedian and Senior Derivatives Analyst for a FORTUNE 20 company is a natural follow to the eclectic talents and backgrounds of our diverse news/talk team. No syndicated, one-note political mumbo jumbo here – NEWSRADIO 106.7 stands as a different kind of place and a stimulating and thought-provoking break from the echo chambers that populate news/talk today.” 

JOYCE said, “I’m looking forward to joining SHANNON, KIMMER and the rest of the team at NEWSRADIO 106.7! These guys have built a unique and entertaining lineup for the listeners of ATLANTA, and it’s my hope that my show will continue to build on the great programming and strong ratings they’re known for. We have tens of thousands of loyal listeners who come to 106.7 for the fun, lively, and entertaining conversation that SHANNON and KIMMER are known for. I’m confident the good people of ATLANTA will feel the same way about me when they hear my show! ATLANTA is a great city with great people and a huge, diverse audience. It’s an incredible opportunity for me, and I can’t wait to get started.”

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