Syndication One is offering listeners an engaging new lineup of programs that discuss, analyze and dissect ideas and issues targeted to the African-American audience, but appealing to the general market. This network is a forum where all points of view are welcomed regardless of race, politics and religion. Instead of the traditional divisive nature of talk radio, each show will offer listeners timely, relevant, probing and entertainment programming.

When did the network launch date?
The network launched Monday, January 30th.

Who are the Syndication One talent?
There are three programs that are part of the radio network:

The Rev. Al Sharpton
"The Al Sharpton Show"
Weekdays. 1pm - 4pm
http://www.sharptontalk.net

The community leader and former US presidential candidate's three-hour radio show will keep it real, expressing his opinion on the issues and challenging newsmakers to give him straight answers to tough questions.

Doug & Ryan Stewart
"The 2 Live Stews"
Weekdays. 4pm - 7pm
http://www.2livestewstalk.net

These two brothers - cited by Sports Illustrated as one of the top sports talk radio shows in the country -- have got everybody talking - and listening - to their high energy, fresh perspective to sports talk radio. They not only tackle the hottest sports stories and shoot the breeze with star athletes, but they've got celebrity news and call-ins who don't pull any punches with the 2 Live Stews.

The Warren Ballentine Show
Weekdays 10am-1pm/ET

"The People's Attorney," and the listeners he calls his Truth fighters have an open and frank discussion each weekday about legal issues, politics, education, religion, sex, and anything else that's topical. During his three hours of "thought radio," Warren shoots straight from the hip and inspires his listeners to not just complain, but to take action to solve problems.

Why is there a need for this kind of programming?

While there are plenty of talk shows currently available, there are few programs that will offer listeners a daily dosage of ideas, issues, analysis and information targeted to the African-American audience. The talent involved will liven up the airwaves with fresh voices and perspectives in a marketplace that is already saturated with a primarily conservative point of view.

How is this radio network different from others?

From the outset, this network is positioning itself as a forum where all points of view are welcomed regardless of race, politics and religion. Instead of the traditional divisive nature of news talk radio, each show will offer listeners timely, relevant, probing and entertaining programming that appeals to all, but also successfully attracts the key African-American adult demo.

Who is doing the ad sales for the radio network?

Premiere Radio Networks are the authorized sales reps for each of the radio shows. Sales calls should be directed to any one of the following sales offices: New York, 212.445.3900; Chicago, 312.266.3870; Dallas, 972.239.6220; Detroit, 248.526.4100; Los Angeles, 818.377.5300; Atlanta, 404.870.5070.

Radio One stations airing Syndication One programs:

Boston WILD-AM; 1090 Cleveland WERE-AM; 1300 Washington, DC WOL-AM; 1450

Detroit WCHB-AM; 1200 Miami WTPS-AM; 1080 Richmond WROU-AM; 1240