Lee Harris Exits WABC, Worldwide News Network

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 10:50am CT

Lee Harris

Veteran broadcaster Lee Harris is leaving Red Apple Media less than three months after joining the company to help launch the Worldwide News Network.

Harris joined Red Apple Media in May as Vice President of News for the Worldwide News Network, which launched May 23 following the shutdown of CBS News Radio. The new audio news service was created to help fill the void left by the longtime network's closure.

Less than six weeks after his arrival, Harris was promoted to Senior Vice President of News and Programming, expanding his responsibilities to include programming strategy and content development for 77 WABC/New York and Red Apple Audio Networks.

"I had a fantastic time working for John Catsimatidis getting the Worldwide News Network up and running," Harris said. "He's a brilliant entrepreneur who sees opportunity where others don't. I've decided to go back to work on my suite of tech products for audio and news because, like John, I am devoted to the success of this industry."

Harris is a Radio Hall of Famer with more than three decades of broadcasting experience. He is best known for his 30-year tenure as morning newscaster at 1010 WINS/New York and was among the station's journalists providing live coverage of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

His career has also included serving as Director of Integrated Operations and New York Bureau Chief for NewsNation, consulting broadcasters in Europe and Asia, helping launch Kommersant FM in Russia and lecturing in China through the University of Missouri School of Journalism.