WBAL NewsRadio is making significant lineup changes as the Baltimore station reshapes its weekday programming. Several local hosts are leaving as nationally syndicated shows expand their presence.
What We Know: Local midday host T.J. Smith has exited the lineup after hosting from 10 AM to 2 PM. In his place, WBAL will air The Glenn Beck Program from 10 AM to Noon. The station will then add The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show from Noon to 3 PM ET. Both programs are nationally syndicated by Premiere Networks. Additionally, former afternoon host Angelette Aviles has departed after spending just over one year in the timeslot. WBAL will now air The Sports Lounge from 3-5 PM, followed by WBAL News Now from 5-7 PM. Longtime anchor Robert Lang will host the evening news program.
What’s at Stake: The changes represent a significant shift in WBAL’s weekday strategy. Rather than maintaining a larger local midday and afternoon lineup, the station will lean more heavily on nationally syndicated programming. Meanwhile, the addition of The Sports Lounge gives WBAL another opportunity to connect with Baltimore’s strong sports audience during afternoon drive…