Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Buffalo Radio: As Expected, WBEN-AM Unveils New Line-Up


Audacy has announced a new weekday programming lineup for NewsRadio 930 WBEN (WBEN-AM), Buffalo’s live and local news/talk station, effective April 5.

Following “A New Morning with Susan Rose and Brian Mazurowski” from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ET, the station will debut a new 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. program featuring co-hosts Mazurowski and Joe Beamer. Subsequently, the station’s midday show featuring David Bellavia will extend to four hours and now air live from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET. Afternoon show with Tom Bauerle will also extend to four hours and now be heard from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.

At 6:00 p.m. ET, WBEN adds a full hour of news programming anchored by veteran news anchor Tom Puckett. The news program will feature a full complement of local and national news, live interviews, business updates as well as traffic and weather coverage.

“This lineup gives us the ability to super serve the market with the most compelling stories and topics on the minds of people in Buffalo and western New York,” said Tim Holly, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Buffalo. “It establishes us as the go-to outlet for full live coverage all day long.”

“Remaining live and local throughout the day allows WBEN to offer Buffalo immediate coverage and commentary on the rapidly changing stories and issues that impact the region,” said Tim Wenger, Operations and Brand Manager, WBEN. “When Buffalo needs a place to turn to for coverage and understanding, WBEN will be there.”

Full updated weekday programming lineup is as follows:
  • 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. ET: “A New Morning with Susan Rose and Brian Mazurowski”
  • 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ET: Brian Mazurowski and Joe Beamer
  • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET: David Bellavia
  • 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET:  Tom Bauerle
  • 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET:  WBEN Evening News
Listeners can tune in to Newsradio 930 WBEN (WBEN-AM) in Buffalo on air, as well as nationwide on the Audacy app and website. Fans can also connect with the station on social media via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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