WBEZ Chicago is rolling out a refreshed weekday morning schedule beginning Sept. 15, that includes two new stay speak exhibits designed to interact listeners with the problems shaping our area, spark significant dialog, and produce Chicagoans nearer collectively.
The brand new lineup contains Within the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons, a Chicago-focused information speak present airing from 9–10 a.m and Say Extra with Mary Dixon and Patrick Smith, a stay, listener-driven dialog airing from 10–11 a.m. As well as, Clare Lane, WBEZ reporter and anchor, steps into a brand new position as native anchor of NPR’s Morning Version, which airs weekdays from 5–9 a.m. alongside NPR’s hosts.
Within the Loop with Sasha-Ann SimonsHosted by award-winning journalist Sasha-Ann Simons, Within the Loop digs into the tales shaping Chicago, bringing in native voices, specialists and group views. The present is all about making sense of the headlines and leaving listeners with each context and sensible takeaways. Simons beforehand hosted WBEZ’s noon program Reset, which will probably be changed by 1A, airing from 12-1 p.m.
Say Extra with Mary Dixon and Patrick SmithLongtime Morning Version anchor Mary Dixon groups up with former WBEZ public security editor Patrick Smith on Say Extra, a brand new present that brings listeners immediately into the dialog. Every day, Mary and Patrick tee up matters and invite Chicagoans to share their takes. Say Extra is your probability to attach with a group of listeners, simply as you do with buddies and associates, to speak about every thing from metropolis politics to popular culture to neighborhood tales and extra.
Morning VersionClare Lane takes over as WBEZ’s native anchor of NPR’s Morning Version beginning September 3, bringing Chicago updates and context alongside NPR’s nationwide group. Clare is already a well-known voice to WBEZ listeners, up to now anchoring weekends and each reporting and stepping in to anchor in the course of the week.
“WBEZ has all the time been the place Chicago turns for trusted information and nice dialog,” mentioned Dan Tucker, WBEZ govt producer. “With this new morning lineup, we’re making mornings extra dynamic and extra domestically related. These exhibits give listeners the possibility to listen to contemporary views, share their very own voices and really feel like a part of the every day rhythm of the town. For us, mornings will not be nearly headlines, they’re about group, and that’s what WBEZ is right here to ship.”
To have fun the debut of WBEZ’s new schedule, the station is internet hosting two particular occasions as a part of our Rise & Chi with WBEZ 91.5 FM marketing campaign.
Monday, Sept. 15 — Rise Pilates Membership at Navy Pier (7 a.m.)Come revamp your morning routine with some train and new radio exhibits. WBEZ and Navy Pier will host a free public out of doors pilates class led by Olivia Santelli of Rise Pilates Membership — a program recognized for drawing 1000’s of individuals. The occasion will probably be held at Navy Pier’s West Parking Storage Overlook.
Tuesday, Sept. 16 — Free Espresso with Large Shoulders EspressoAs WBEZ launches its new morning lineup, the station is teaming up with Large Shoulders Espresso to supply a complimentary 16-oz drip espresso to the primary 100 visitors at every taking part location.
Areas & opening instances:
- 213 W Lake St (Loop) — 6:30 a.m.
- 311 S Wacker Dr (Wacker) — 7:00 a.m.
- 141 W Jackson Blvd (CBOT) — 6:00 a.m.
- 1105 W Chicago Ave (West City) — 7:00 a.m.
- 858 N State St (Gold Coast) — 7:00 a.m.
- 1165 W Diversey Pkwy (Lincoln Park) — 6:30 a.m.
Free whereas provides final; one per visitor.
