Mike Huckabee

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BC Signs Huckabee: ABC Radio Networks signs former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee for the short-form feature "The Huckabee Report," launching Jan. 5. Available twice daily on weekday mornings and afternoons, Huckabee will discuss the top stories of the day in a way that will "speak directly to where the listeners are." He will discuss news "from a perspective that touches the listeners at the dinner table at night. That's the goal -- not to be esoteric or talk about it from the ivory towers of Washington but to talk about how it's going to affect the person driving to work today, not knowing if this is the last day they are going to have their job."

 November 13, 2008

 » Huckabee Joins ABC Radio Networks: Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has signed on to host a new short form feature for the network. The Huckabee Report, airing weekday mornings and afternoons beginning January 5, will offer Huckabee's take on the day's top news via a medium that's not new to the former presidential candidate. "I started on the radio when I was 14 at KXAR in Hope, AR," Huckabee told NTS Aircheck Today. "I worked my way through high school, college and grad school doing radio, I love it." Noting a few changes since his former radio days Huckabee said, "You don't have any cart machines or Ampex reel-to-reel tape decks anymore, but radio still offers that real sense of urgency." Along with his hands on radio experience, Huckabee says he believes his political experience gives him, "a unique capacity to look from the inside of the asylum, rather than just describing it from the outside. There's a difference between a person who has actually had a jersey on and taken a few hits to the head vs. a person who has always been on the sidelines and can tell you everything about the game."

 ABC RADIO NETWORKS inks FOX NEWS CHANNEL host and former ARKANSAS Governor MIKE HUCKABEE for a daily short-form feature, "THE HUCKABEE REPORT," starting JANUARY 5th. 

"It's truly an honor to add someone of Gov. HUCKABEE's stature to our portfolio," said ABC RADIO NETWORKS Pres. JIM ROBINSON. "His perspective on the day's leading issues and events as they relate to American culture and policies is sure to resonate with radio audiences looking for the latest headlines mixed with a bit of humor and common sense. This partnership has tremendous potential and will be a key win for our affiliates in the coming year."

"My first job at the age of 14 was reading the early morning news, sports, weather and even commercials at our local radio station, so in a sense, this is an opportunity for me to return to my roots," said Gov. HUCKABEE. "I worked my way through high school and college in radio and loved every minute of it. The team at ABC RADIO NETWORKS has a stellar reputation for syndicating news programming and I'm pleased that I'll be partnering with them as I reach out to Americans across the airwaves."

ABC Radio Networks has signed former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee for a new short form feature titled, "The Huckabee Report," launching January 5. Available twice daily on weekday mornings and afternoons, the feature will focus on the top news stories of the day drawing on Huckabee's experiences as a former governor and presidential candidate.

Huckabee describes the feature as, "Something that will speak directly to where their listeners are." He will talk about stories "from a perspective that touches the listeners at the dinner table at night. That's the goal, not to be esoteric or talk about it from the ivory towers of Washington but to talk about how it's going to affect the person driving to work today not knowing if this is the last day they are going to have their job."

"It's truly an honor to add someone of Governor Huckabee's stature to our portfolio," said Jim Robinson, president of ABC Radio Networks. "His perspective on the day's leading issues and events as they relate to American culture and policies is sure to resonate with radio audiences looking for the latest headlines mixed with a bit of humor and common sense."

Huckabee's radio resume goes back to when he was 14-years-old at KXAR/Hope, Ark., reading early morning news, sports and literally sweeping the floors. "In a sense, this is an opportunity for me to return to my roots," he says. After working his way through college at KBRC/Arkadelphia, Ark., he hosted "Positive Alternatives" a twice-daily commentary on KOTN/Pine Bluff, Ark., while he was a pastor and "Ask the Governor" a statewide show while he was in office.

Huckabee says the new opportunity received strong support at home, "My wife is really excited about me becoming employed after all these political endeavors that don't pay anything while you're running."

Thursday November 13, 2008 Edition

ABC Radio Networks has signed former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee for The Huckabee Report which will be broadcast weekday mornings and afternoons and provide listeners with the top news stories of the day while also drawing on Huckabee’s experiences as a former governor and presidential candidate and launches on January 5

ABC Radio Networks to Launch ''The Huckabee Report''

ABC Radio Networks has signed former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to its roster of News/Talk talent. "The Huckabee Report" will air weekday mornings and afternoons and is set to launch on January 5. The former Republican presidential candidate has also authored six books and hosts "Huckabee" on Fox News Channel.

"It's truly an honor to add someone of Governor Huckabee's stature to our portfolio," said ABC Radio Networks President Jim Robinson. "His perspective on the day's leading issues and events as they relate to American culture and policies is sure to resonate with radio audiences looking for the latest headlines mixed with a bit of humor and common sense. This partnership has tremendous potential and will be a key win for our affiliates in the coming year."

"My first job at the age of 14 was reading the early morning news, sports, weather and even commercials at our local radio station, so in a sense, this is an opportunity for me to return to my roots," said Governor Huckabee. "I worked my way through high school and college in radio and loved every minute of it. The team at ABC Radio Networks has a stellar reputation for syndicating news programming and I'm pleased that I'll be partnering with them as I reach out to Americans across the airwaves." (11-13-08)