WBT/Charlotte Inks TJ For Nightly Talk Show
• Radio One News-Talk 1110 & 99.3 WBT/Charlotte and longtime market veteran TJ Ritchie announced a partnership to launch The TJ Ritchie Show weeknights from 7-9pm ET, starting May 27.
TJ is best known has half of the legendary Ace & TJ Show (now the TJ & Riggins Show) for over three decades, and has been syndicated for more than 25 years.
On his new show, TJ will discuss the daily news and political events, talking at length with high profile guests from pop culture to sports to politics, and taking listener calls. “This is something I’ve always wanted to do, and getting to do it on the legendary WBT is such a thrill,” said TJ, adding, “The timing is perfect because there are so many people who are just starting to become interested in the political landscape of our culture. Being ‘America’s Coolest Conservative,’ I’ll be able to engage them with a high energy, fun, and humorous show. It’s going to be spectacular. All of that — AND I get to keep my day job!”
“TJ’s history of compelling, hilarious and engaging radio, combined with his commitment to advertisers’ success speaks for itself,” says Marsha Landess, VP/GM of Radio One Charlotte. “Bringing him into the WBT and Radio One Charlotte family is a win-win for everyone. I’m so pleased that The TJ Ritchie Show will have a home on WBT!”
WBT Program Director Mike Schaefer adds, “WBT’s history of night-time programming boasts some of radio’s biggest names — Bob Lacey, ‘Hello’ Henry Boggan, and ‘Charlotte’s Most Beloved,’ John Hancock. When the opportunity to add TJ to that list presented itself, there was nothing to think about besides a start date. We are beyond excited for TJ to bring entertaining late, live, and local programming back to Charlotte on WBT!”
