The McLaughlin Group On TV, Radio, Podcast
• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One announced it would exclusively distribute and sell the venerable The McLaughlin Group as a new podcast and weekend radio show. The podcast version joins Westwood One Podcast Network on November 1, and the radio show will debut the weekend of December 7-8.
Political writer and commentator Tom Rogan (left) now hosts the series, alongside original panelists Pat Buchanan, Eleanor Clift and Clarence Page. A new generation of panelists will also join the group, providing much-needed conversations around politics, culture, and foreign policy issues. Listeners can expect to hear content from the TV program as well as original bonus content in both the radio show and the podcast.
Rogan said, “I’m excited that we have joined the Westwood One family and will reach new audiences across the nation. Our panelists are friends who disagree, agreeably. Their intellectual camaraderie is needed now more than ever.” Suzanne Grimes, EVP of Marketing of Cumulus Media and President of Westwood One, remarked, “We’re proud to provide access to this legendary show as we gear up for what will certainly be one of the most heated election years in American history. The McLaughlin Group was a pioneer among political talk shows, and this distinguished iteration lead by Tom Rogan offers important commentary at a significant time.”
The McLaughlin Group, produced by BL Sports & Media Group, returned to public television in September. Maryland Public Television is broadcasting the series this year before it rolls out nationwide on public television stations and digital platforms in January 2020. Stations interested in affiliating The McLaughlin Group can contact Stuart Greenblatt at sgreenblatt@westwoodone.com or 212-419-2946.
