WOR Radio Network
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The WOR Radio Network is a slate of nationally syndicated radio programming produced and distributed by flagship radio station WOR
in New York City
. The programming is primarily general interest commercial talk
; only one non-talk program has ever been carried on the network, WAER
's "Big Bands, Ballads and Blues;" that show was syndicated to both commercial and public radio stations for much of the mid-2000s.
The remainder of both feeds consist of rebroadcasts and "best of" shows.
WOR (AM)
WOR is a class A , AM radio station located in New York, New York, U.S., operating on 710 kHz. The station has a talk format and has been owned by Buckley Broadcasting since 1987, after the station was sold by RKO. The station has conservative, or right-of-center hosts.Its call letters have no...
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. The programming is primarily general interest commercial talk
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
; only one non-talk program has ever been carried on the network, WAER
WAER
WAER is a radio station in Syracuse, New York. It is located on the campus of Syracuse University, and is an auxiliary service of the school. The station features a jazz music and National Public Radio format, with a news and music staff providing programming around the clock...
's "Big Bands, Ballads and Blues;" that show was syndicated to both commercial and public radio stations for much of the mid-2000s.
Schedule
The WOR Radio Network operates two separate feeds. They are designated WOR-1 and WOR-2. As of 2010, WOR-2 consists entirely of replays, and only WOR-1 carries any live content. The schedule of live feeds, as of September 2011:Saturdays
- 12 Noon-2 PM ET: Dr. Ronald Hoffman
- 2 PM-4 PM ET: The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian
- 4 PM-6 PM ET: The Pet Show with Warren EcksteinWarren EcksteinWarren Eckstein is a Jewish-American "pet psychologist", animal trainer, animal rights activist, humorist, author, director of the Hugs & Kisses Animal Fund, and broadcaster in the United States who hosts The Pet Show, a syndicated radio talk show....
Sundays
- 8-10 AM ET: The Garden Hotline with Mark Viette
- 10 AM-12 Noon ET: Food Talk with Michael ColamecoMike ColamecoMichael "Mike" Colameco is the host of "Mike Colameco's Real Food" which airs Saturdays at 6pm on PBS WNET Channel 13 in the NY area and the syndicated "Food Talk" on WOR710 Radio....
- 12 Noon-2 PM ET: The Travel ShowThe Travel ShowThe Travel Show EP, by British rapper Braintax, was released on Low Life Records in 1999. The album was never released on CD; however, it can be purchased on the Internet as a digital album in MP3 format.- Digital album :# "Tools" — 3:21...
with Arthur FrommerArthur FrommerArthur Frommer is a travel writer, publisher and consumer advocate, and the founder of the Frommer's series of travel guides and Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel magazine. He has published many books for budget-conscious travelers and has been one of America's foremost budget travel authorities...
The remainder of both feeds consist of rebroadcasts and "best of" shows.