For Immediate ReleaseAugust 31, 2011
WTOP TO DEBUT NEW WEEKLY COLUMN BY VETERAN JOURNALIST MIKE CAUSEY
“Mike’s Take” Will Cover a Variety of Entertaining Topics Examining Daily Life & Current Events
Washington, D.C. – WTOP Radio 103.5 FM announced today that it will debut a new weekly column on WTOP.com by Senior Correspondent Mike Causey. The column, “Mike’s Take,” will debut on August 31, 2011 and will appear every Wednesday on WTOP.com. From breaking news stories, entertainment news and cultural observations, “Mike’s Take” will cover a variety of topics from week-to-week providing humorous insight on daily life and current events. Causey will add an element of entertainment and humor to the leading news website by addressing any subject matter from his unique perspective.
Causey is currently the Senior Federal Correspondent at WTOP sister station Federal News Radio 1500 AM where he writes a daily federal report column. Causey is also a regular contributor of federal news and information on WTOP Radio. Before joining Federal News Radio and WTOP, Causey served more than 30 years at The Washington Post, where he covered an array of local topics and news.
“We are excited to debut this new weekly column at WTOP.com. Mike has a well-earned reputation as a leading correspondent in covering federal news for many years. However, in addition to his wealth of industry and life experience, Mike is a master humorist and story teller,” said Joel Oxley, Senior Vice President and General Manager of WTOP. “We look forward to sharing that side of Mike, which promises to be very entertaining and should spark lively conversation and debate. Mike may be known for his federal knowledge, but is loved for his general knowledge and one-of-a-kind insight on life.”
WTOP Radio has been widely recognized for its writing, reporting, and overall excellence as a news station, including multiple awards for “Best Website” from organizations such as the Associated Press Broadcasters Association and the Edward R. Murrow Awards. For more information visit WTOP.com or check out WTOP on Facebook and Twitter .
About WTOP
WTOP Radio has served the Washington region since 1926 and has been Washington’s all-news radio station since 1969. WTOP is the most widely listened-to radio station in the nation’s capital. WTOP can be heard on 103.5 FM in the metro, 103.9 FM in Frederick, 107.7 FM in Stafford and worldwide at wtop.com. WTOP and its sister station Federal News Radio are owned and operated by Hubbard Radio, LLC.
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