Friday, August 20, 2010

Regina Brett to host WKSU show


Former Beacon Journal and current Plain Dealer columnist Regina Brett will host a new call-in radio show, "The Regina Brett Show," beginning Sept. 8 at 7 p.m., on WKSU, 89.7 FM. She'll have guests.

The two-time Pulitizer Prize finalist and one-time waitress has had a radio show since 2006 on Cleveland's
National Public Radio affiliate, WCPN-FM 90.3, from 9:05–10 a.m. Fridays.

The weekly, hour-long show was inspired by Brett's book, "God Never Blinks: 50 Lessons for Life's Little Detours," published in April. The book grew out of a popular column Brett wrote for The Plain Dealer when she turned 50 and reflected on what life had taught her.

The "Regina Brett Show," featuring a variety of guests, will focus on "themes of life's transitions and universal issues of home, work, community and finding a personal balance," according to a news release.

Listeners will be able to call in at 888-WKSU897 or email Letters@WKSU.org with their comments. More information about the program will be featured at WKSU.org

Kent State graduate Regina, 54, has taught feature writing and news writing at the University of Akron.

She came to the BJ from the Lorain Journal, where she was City Hall reporter.

Regina, married with a daughter and two stepsons, lives in Cleveland.

Regina was inducted into the Press Club of Cleveland’s Journalism Hall of Fame in 2009.

Click on the headline for the story about her new WKSU show.

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