TORONTO – Corus’ Global News Radio 640 Toronto will hit the airwaves Monday with a “refreshed” programming lineup that includes two new shows and a simulcast of Global Toronto’s Global News at 6, allowing listeners to catch the nightly TV news show on the radio for the first time in this market.
The new shows, hosted by Global News’ Alan Carter and Jeff McArthur, will air from 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET and from 1:00 – 3:00 PM ET, respectively, starting March 4. Both Carter and McArthur will also continue with their respective hosting roles on television.
Carter is also the host of Global Toronto’s weekly political affairs show, Focus Ontario, and an anchor for the station’s flagship newscast Global News at 5:30 & 6. McArthur, co-host of Global’s national morning program The Morning Show, returns to his roots, having started his career on talk radio.
“We’re very pleased to add two talented, experienced broadcasters to Global News Radio 640 Toronto,” said Global News SVP Ward Smith, in the news release. “It’s a great opportunity for both Jeff and Alan to showcase their versatility, wit, and wide-range of insights. Great questions, informed guests and razor sharp context is what our growing audience demands from our entire team throughout the day. The addition of Jeff and Alan truly rounds out a great line up.”
As part of the lineup overhaul, Kelly Cutrara’s show expands as she moves to the mid-morning timeslot (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET), John Oakley’s show shifts one-hour earlier (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET), and Alex Pierson’s show expands by 30 minutes (6:30 PM – 10:00 PM ET).
