Show Schedule - WOL-AM 1450 AM & 95.9 FM
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The Carl Nelson Show
6:00am - 10:00am
The Carl Nelson Show: Mon-Fri 6-10am on WOL-AM 1450. (Launched: February 6th, 2012 in the nations capital.)
Source: Radio One Corp / Radio One
Carl Nelson started his broadcasting career in 1971 at WYNT Radio in New York City. He was later recruited by the Inner City Broadcasting Corporation, owners of WLIB Radio and WBLS Radio. Notably, he was the first reporter to interview Nelson Mandela on the eve of his historic 1990 release from his South African prison. As the News Director for Stevie Wonder’s KJLH Radio, he was the only reporter allowed across police lines during the 1992 Rodney King riots. KJLH’s coverage of this civil unrest earned the station the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award, an NAACP Image Award, a Golden Mike Award, the Los Angeles Press Club Award, and several other industry-wide honors. Nelson has interviewed a wide array of influential figures, including former US Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, former South African Prime Minister Pieter Botha, Zambia’s first President Kenneth Kaunda, Namibia’s former President Sam Nujoma, and former South African President Jacob Zuma. His interviews with US political leaders include Rev. Jesse Jackson, Senator Edward Kennedy, Representatives Maxine Waters, John Conyers, Diane Watson, Julian Bond, Andrew Young, and TD Jakes. In addition to political figures, Nelson has interviewed numerous celebrities such as Dionne Warwick, Elizabeth Taylor, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jackson, Prince, Sidney Poitier, Sammy Davis Jr., Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Redd Foxx, Luther Vandross, Quincy Jones, Berry Gordy, Magic Johnson, Muhammad Ali, O.J. Simpson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Richard Pryor, and Nancy Wilson. In 1996, Black Radio Exclusive Magazine named Carl Nelson News Director of the Year. He is a graduate of the New York Institute of Technology and a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, the Radio Television Digital News Association, and the National Association of Black Journalists. Formerly the co-owner of WSRF AM radio in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Nelson also served on the President’s Advisory Board at St. Thomas University in Miami, FL. Currently, Carl Nelson hosts a four-hour daily news program airing Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 10:00 am EST on Radio One’s flagship station in Washington, D.C., WOL 95.9 FM & 1450 AM. The show is also syndicated in Baltimore on WOLB 1010 AM.
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MHCDO’s Be Informed
10:00am - 10:30am
Source: MHCDO / MHCDO
The Marshall Heights Community Development Organization, Inc. (MHCDO) is a nonprofit community-based organization that has undertaken community development activities in the District of Columbia’s Ward 7, since 1979.
MHCDO has successfully developed on its own or in partnership with others a 60-unit supportive housing facility, a 469-unit garden-style apartment complex, 220,000 square feet of retail/office space, 20,000 square feet of warehouse/industrial space, and over 150 homes sold to low and moderate-income buyers.
To enhance its development activities, MHCDO operates several programs designed to expand economic opportunities, increase self-sufficiency, and improve the quality of life for individuals and families. Services include housing and financial counseling, supportive housing for individuals, families, and persons with special needs, home buying education and assistance, business development services, socialization services for mentally ill seniors, and emergency food.
MHCDO takes a multidisciplinary approach to community development. This means that it is concerned with the board range of issues and elements that impact urban life. These issues and elements are reflected in the set of fundamental beliefs that guide the activity at MHCDO. These issues and elements are what MHCDO believes inspires and motivates people to take action.
MHCDO’s success stems from its community governance, collaborations and partnerships, and holistic approach to community development.
Source: MHCDO / MHCDO
Be Informed is hosted by Beverly Mann and Furard Tate.
Beverly Mann was born and raised in Washington, DC., a city she loves, and she loves living a purpose-driven joyous life. Beverly has a passion for teaching young people and solving problems. Beverly spent many years working in the Federal Government as a Human Resource Manager and was responsible for writing policies, training, recruiting, and for serving as a consultant to executives and employees. Beverly also wrote scripts and produced videos highlighting agency programs and services. She developed a talent for producing video campaigns. At an early age, Beverly developed a love of radio stations where she worked with on-air personalities to develop promos, jingles, and provide on-air commentary. Beverly is excited to continue doing what she loves – helping others – and “Be Informed” is an avenue where she can do that. She believes knowledge is power and she wants to assist DC residents to be empowered in every area of their lives.
Furard Tate is a native Washingtonian and owner of Inspire Hospitality Group. Since 2001, Tate, as he prefers to be called, has trained thousands of returning citizens, veterans, and unemployed youth. Through his former business, Inspire BBQ, located in the Historical H Street District in Washington, DC, Tate provided food, jobs and raised funds for this community for over 20 years. Currently, he serves as a Capstone Advisor at Georgetown University, School of Continuing Studies; Co-founder of DMV Black Restaurant Week; Business Coach at Dreaming Out Loud Inc and at Life Assets, where he assisted with awarding over 1,000 small business microloans from 2018-2019. Tate has spoken and trained at both civic and business
engagements to diverse communities nationally and globally. Furard Tate exemplifies “teaching a man to fish” and helping “the least of our brothers [and sisters].” He walks his talk every day.
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The Thornton Business Hour
11:00am - 12:00pm
Pat Thornton is President and CEO of Patyna Communications, with 30 years of experience as a marketing and business strategist. She leverages her experience to help companies take an integrated approach to establish brand identity and maintain a preeminent presence within targeted markets.
Her commitment to bringing businesses together and providing resources to help businesses expand is clearly evident in the format of her radio talk show, The Thornton Business Hour. The show primarily focuses on sharing information regarding available resources, programs and services that help entrepreneurs and their businesses perform at their best. The Thornton Business Hour airs weekly on Radio One’s WOL 1450 AM station, and provides valuable information from principals of major programs, thriving businesses and innovative startups. The show also takes time to honor those leaders who have paved the way, and opened doors for so many people to walk through.
Pat is honored to be a graduate of Leadership Maryland’s Class of 2012, and to Board President of CTV, Prince George’s County’s Public Access television station. She takes great pride in serving the underserved populations and raising her voice for those who are unable to stand for themselves. -
Couture Conversations
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Source: Culture Conversations / Radio One Digital -
The Al Sharpton Show
1:00pm - 4:00pm
With over 40 years of experience as a community leader, politician, minister and advocate, the Rev. Al Sharpton is one of America’s most-renowned civil rights leaders. Now “The Rev.”, as he is affectionately called by close friends and supporters, is bringing his powerful voice to radio and getting the answers to real questions with his entertaining new daily talk show the Al Sharpton Show.
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The Tavis Smiley Show
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Source: smileyaudiomedia.com
Tune in to The Tavis Smiley Show on WOL News Talk, Monday through Friday from 4pm to 7pm. The Tavis Smiley Show will offer up insightful conversations with thought leaders, opinion makers, celebrities, authors and artists. Plus, socially conscious commentary that challenges listeners to re-examine the assumptions they hold, and expand their inventory of ideas. One of TIME magazine’s “100 Most Influential People In The World,” Smiley has interviewed a veritable who’s who list of influencers, has penned multiple New York Times Bestselling books, and has already been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
