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When it comes to
entertaining, enlightening and educating, no one in
talk radio compares to Michael Baisden. His
high-octane energy and love for interacting with his
listeners is just one reason for the popularity and
success of The Michael Baisden Show. As one of
today’s most provocation personalities, Michael
drives discussion with explosive episodic themes
like: Living Your Dream, Your Body Is Your Temple,
and Pimps In The Pulpit.
His radio career began in 2003 when 98.7 KISS FM in
New York City offered him a position as the
afternoon drive-time host. Because of budget
constraints the station was unable to offer him a
salary. Michael’s response was, “Just give me the
damned mic!” And sure enough, within six months,
their afternoon drive ratings went from number 9 to
number 1.
After eight months of consistent high ratings,
Michael suggested taking his show national but
management was apprehensive, suggesting that New
York wasn’t ready. “There was no doubt in my mind
that I could have one of the hottest shows on radio!
I knew the impact it would have on people all across
the country and I wasn’t taking no, for an answer,”
Michael rebutted.
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His vibrant
personality on and off the air has made him a people
magnet. He began attracting attention with primarily
female followers as author and publisher of the
highly successful provocative books: Never
Satisfied: How and Why Men Cheat, Men Cry in the
Dark, The Maintenance Man and lastly God’s Gift to
Women. Two of his titles ultimately were adapted
into stage plays.
But his proudest moment came on September 20, 2007,
when he passionately and skillfully spearheaded the
famous Jena 6 March in Jena, Louisiana. This
historic and momentous occasion garnered tens of
thousands citizens of all races to peacefully
marched in support of six young men who have been
unfairly treated by the justice system. In addition,
he urged millions of listeners to wear black on
September 20 in protest of unequal justice. The news
traveled throughout the country, everyone wore black
in support of the Jena 6, from college students of
all races to corporate executives.
Michael continues to entertain, enlighten and
educate as he pursues one of his first dreams, to
host a late night talk show. He got that chance in
the fall of 2007, when he partnered with FarCor
Productions and TV One to host “Baisden After Dark,”
featuring comedian George Wilborn and band leader
Morris Day. The show is a smash hit, breaking
records for viewers on the black owned network.
Stay tuned ~ it’s just the beginning of Michael
Baisden’s legacy.
For more information on Michael Baisden, contact his
publicist Yvonne Gilliam at
publicity@entertainmentpr.com or go to
www.michaelbaisden.com
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