TORONTO — Long-time CBC broadcaster Michael Enright (pictured) is stepping down from hosting CBC Radio One’s The Sunday Edition to create a new one-hour radio program for the public broadcaster.
Enright has hosted The Sunday Edition for its entire 20-year broadcast run and his last day as host will be Sunday, June 28. According to the news release, CBC will redevelop the show for the Sunday morning time slot this fall featuring a new host. More information will be provided in the coming months, the release says.
“Hosting The Sunday Edition for 20 years has been the greatest experience and challenge in my career as a journalist which dates from 1962,” said Enright, in the release. “I have been so lucky in interviewing some of the great figures of our time, travelling the world to bring home exciting stories but most importantly, creating a binding relationship with thousands of listeners.”
Prior to The Sunday Edition, Enright hosted and originated several national programs for CBC Radio, including This Country in the Morning, This Morning and As It Happens, which he co-hosted for 10 years. Early in his career he worked for Time and Maclean’s, was a political writer for The Toronto Star and a Washington correspondent for The Globe and Mail.
“We’ve been fortunate to have Michael share his unique voice and expertise as the host of The Sunday Edition among other flagship programs over the years. Listeners have always responded to his quick wit and insightful interviewing style. I can’t wait to hear what he has to say next,” said Cathy Perry, executive director of current affairs at CBC. “In these extraordinary times, radio has never been more important to Canadians. We look forward to working with Michael to develop his new program, and add fresh perspective and energy to Sunday mornings with an updated show.”
CBC Radio was recently honoured with the 2020 Broadcaster of the Year award at the 2020 New York Festivals Radio Awards.
The Sunday Edition presents an eclectic blend of conversation, documentaries, personalities and music every Sunday at 9 a.m. ET (9:30 NT) on CBC Radio One and the CBC Listen app.
