After taking a well-deserved rest from politics, I've accepted a job that deals primarily with ... politics. Actually, my new position as host of WSPD's Eye on Toledo show (6-7 p.m. Mon-Fri) brings me full circle back to my college major.
I majored in communication at The University of Toledo, writing for the Collegian for four years. While I never did radio at school, I've been an ocassional guest host for Eye on Toledo over the last 10 months. As much as I enjoyed writing for the Collegian, I find that I relish the interaction with callers that a talk radio show provides.
My intent with the show is to provide information, education and interaction, but in an entertaining way ... focusing mainly on local news from Toledo and the surrounding area. When relevant, we'll also touch on state and national items of interest.
In case you're wondering, the reason an opening exists for Eye on Toledo is because my predecessor, Kevin Milliken, will be taking over the position of morning show news anchor. As Fred Lefebvre's morning show is the #1 rated morning talk show in Toledo, this is a nice assignment for Kevin and congrats are certainly in order.
I hope you'll tune in (1370 AM) or listen live via the Internet if you're outside the range of the station. And please call in - it is a 'talk' show, after all.
Additionally, The Toledo Free Press has asked me to do an op-ed column for them. My first column, which I will link to here, will be in the Oct. 27/28 weekend edition.
I will continue to blog, but I'm not sure how much my new responsibilities might impact the frequency of my posts. But between Eye on Toledo, the Free Press and my blog, you'll be able to find plenty of Thurber's Thoughts.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
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Ooo! Congratulations, Maggie!!! I love being the first to congratulate someone - thank you for giving me the chance.
Don't forget the citizen journalists. :)
And HAVE FUN!!
Many, many thanks, Jill!!!
I do plan to take advantage of the vast knowledge of my fellow bloggers and 'citizen journalists' ... stay tuned!
Well - I read up more on you today, and I have to say, I am just so impressed. Your blog posts certainly are indicative but then when I read what you've done, it's clear that you put your time and effort into things that really matter to a much broader audience than any one constituency. To me, that is real leadership. Anyway - sorry to be gushy - there just aren't a lot of people out there about whom I feel we can even say that.
Good luck to you.
Considering your background and experience, Jill, that is high praise, indeed...and thank you very much!
(now I'm blushing!!!)
Maggie, I'm really happy for you that you'll have the show on a regular basis.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you cover in the future and I hope the show continues to grow.
Congrats on the Toledo Free Press, they are a great paper to work with.
:-)
Thanks, Lisa ... this is another thing you (liberal) and I (conservative) have in common...hooda thunkit??? (with apologies to hooda)
lol
this is Imani Lateef wishing you great success in this political endeavor. I think this is a wonderful opportunity for you.
Congrats!!!!!!!!! It will be refreshing to have common sense on air..at least on that station;-)
I so plan to call ...
Imani - so good to hear from you and thanks!
Chad - thanks to you as well!
Now that you've gotten my attention ;-)
I'll continue incognito for now, but who knows what the future holds, especially for us frustrated bloggers ;-)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Congrats! Rest assured, I'll be calling in. Now, I just have to figure out which super-secret, vast right-wing conspiracy supplied identity to use. ;)
Congrats! You've always done great as a sub, so no reason to change now. Just some free advice that is worth the price - set aside one day a week to be mayor free. Sometimes we just need a break.
sure would be nice, wouldn't that - bobthedad? Of course, that's not dependent upon me...he just provides so much fodder for discussion. LOL
Not to worry - there are plenty of things to discuss besides Carty. :)
So true... Carty isn't the only subject...heck, there's a bunch of half truths, misleads and so on aside from him. He's just the "Springer" of it all ;-)
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