HeartMedia New York's 710 WOR to Launch New Local Weekday Show Hosted by Buck Sexton
NEW YORK а February 5, 2020 а 710 WOR, The Voice of New York, announced today the debut of a new, local program hosted by national talk radio and TV personality Buck Sexton. Launching February 10, The Buck Sexton Show will broadcast live on weeknights from 6 - 7 p.m. ET.
As host of The Buck Sexton Show, the former CIA officer and NYPD counter-terrorism expert will share his intelligent and fresh take on the latest news stories and headlines, while welcoming a variety of guests and experts. The New York native will bring his real-life experience and expertise as he discusses everything from business and politics to entertainment and social issues.
вIеm thrilled at this opportunity to speak to my fellow New Yorkers in drive time on the airwaves of the legendary WOR,г said Sexton. вI grew up in this city and worked to defend it as part of NYPD Intelligence. I love this town, itеs my true home - and thatеs the passion and experience Iеll bring on air every night to WOR.г
вAs listeners drive home, weеre thrilled to have a native New Yorker and talk host with Buckеs credentials to bring them up-to-date on what they missed during the workday,г said WOR Program Director Tom Cuddy.
Sexton will continue to host his Premiere Networks-syndicated weekday program, The Buck Sexton Show, a three-hour weekday radio show available on 160 affiliates nationwide, in addition to iHeartRadio and a simulcast on Pluto TVеs The First channel. He also appears frequently on Fox News Channel and other outlets as a political commentator and national security analyst.
Sexton previously served as a CIA officer in the Counterterrorism Center (CTC) and the Office of Iraq Analysis. He completed tours of duty as an intelligence officer in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as other hotspots around the globe, and led intelligence briefings for senior U.S. officials, including the President. Sexton also served in the New York Police Department (NYPD) Intelligence Division working on counterterrorism issues. For more information, please visit www.BuckSexton.com.
710 WOR is the leading media outlet in the New York market with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own iHeartRadio, iHeartMediaеs free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service а with more than 2 billion app downloads and more than 135 million registered users.
About iHeartMedia New York
iHeartMedia New York owns and operates WHTZ-FM, WKTU-FM, WAXQ-FM, WWPR-FM, WLTW-FM, WOR-AM, and is part of iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month а and with its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. The companyеs leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 850 live broadcast stations in over 150 markets; digital radio via its iHeartRadio digital service available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices; through its on-air influencers; social; branded iconic live music events; and podcasts as the #1 commercial podcast publisher. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio product, using data from its massive consumer base. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.
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