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BPM, KMG Add New Feature to WYPR-WTMD in Baltimore


Baltimore Public Media
Baltimore Public Media

Baltimore Public Media (BPM) and KMG Networks, a division of Krantz Media Group (KMG), announce a new feature on WYPR-FM and WTMD-FM in Baltimore entitled "The Good News" with Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., who hosts a weekly TV show on PBS. The feature will debut on Monday, June 3 airing on both stations, streaming and on-demand. "The Good News" is a daily radio commentary and headline news review.

Dr. Benjamin Franklin Chavis, Jr., born in Oxford, NC is an African American civil rights leader and icon, United Church of Christ (UCC) ordained minister, author, journalist, organic chemist, environmentalist, global entrepreneur and, currently, president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) based in Washington, DC since 2014. He's the executive producer and host of "The Chavis Chronicles," broadcast weekly on PBS.

"We intend to amplify those impactful good news stories that help to inspire and motivate positive social transformation, equality and equity," said Dr. Chavis.

"'The Good News' brings forward a unique perspective on the headlines by celebrating the good in all of us. It's uplifting content that highlights the positive in our communities and our lives, reminding us of the power of hope and the impact of kindness," added Baltimore Public Media President And General Manager Craig N. Swager.

"We're thrilled to bring 'The Good News' with Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. to WYPR and WTMD," said KMG CEO Gary Krantz. "Dr. Chavis will present the facts and related stories objectively, yet with a multicultural nuance affirming the 'oneness of humanity,' providing listeners with a fresh, positive perspective on headline news."

The one-minute version of "The Good News" will air Monday through Friday between 4:20 and 4:30pm on WTMD. The four-minute episode will air every Tuesday at 4:44 pm on WYPR.

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