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Colorado Media Newsroom
November 21st, 2022, 07:47 AM
From Radio Insight:

https://i0.wp.com/radioinsight.com/wp-content/images/2017/09/wiod.png?resize=200%2C200&ssl=1iHeartMedia News/Talk 610 WIOD Miami will debut a new 10am-12pm show on Monday, January 9 co-hosted by Manny Munoz.
Munoz has spent the past fourteen years as Executive Producer, sports reporter and co-host of “South Florida’s First News with Jimmy Cefalo”. He previously served as a news editor from 1995-99 and again from 2003-08. With Cefalo retiring (https://radioinsight.com/headlines/244740/andrew-colton-to-succeed-jimmy-cefalo-in-mornings-at-wiod/) at the end of the year, Munoz will now move into the 10am-12pm slot with a co-host to be named.
Current 10am-12pm host Brian Mudd will exit the WIOD lineup after four and a half years, but continue in his role as PD/morning host at News/Talk 1290 WJNO (https://wjno.iheart.com) West Palm Beach.

iHeartMedia Miami?s NewsRadio 610 AM- WIOD announced today that Manny Munoz has been named Midday Co-Host from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., effective Monday, January 9, 2023.
As midday co-host, Munoz will be responsible for producing and hosting WIOD?s new program. The show will focus on day-to-day life in South Florida and discuss the biggest news stories of the day, politics, current events and pop culture in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. A nationwide search is underway for a part-time midday co-host for Munoz. He replaces Brian Mudd, who will continue as Morning Host and Program Director in West Palm Beach for NewsRadio 1290. Munoz will report to Grace Blazer, Vice-President of News and AM Programming for iHeartMedia Miami.
?We are delighted to expand Manny?s presence on WIOD. Manny will now be leading his own show, Middays 10a-12n – bringing to South Florida, a fresh perspective from one of their own.? said Shari Gonzalez, iHeartMedia Miami/Fort Lauderdale Market President. ?What a great fit for the evolution of WIOD. We are grateful to Brian Mudd for his four and a half years with us and are certain Brian will have continued success enlightening and entertaining the Palm Beaches.?
?I?m excited for Manny to excel with this new midday opportunity,? said Grace Blazer, Vice-President of News and AM Programming Florida Region and iHeartMedia NTS Brand Coordinator. ?The search is on for the perfect partner who will complement Manny and provide great live and local content with a digital finesse for our South Florida audience.?
Manny Munoz has been with NewsRadio 610, WIOD for over two decades. He has served as Executive Producer, fill-in host, sports reporter, and side kick for South Florida?s First News with Jimmy Cefalo for the past 14 years. Munoz also contributes to programming on Fox Sports 940. Manny and his wife Tatiana live in Pembroke Pines with their two young children.
“Born in Hialeah, raised in Kendall and living in Southwest Broward for the last 27 years, I?m excited for the opportunity to have a show focused on the issues that affect South Floridians on a daily basis,? said Munoz. ?I can?t wait to meet my new partner so we can inform, entertain, and bring a smile to WIOD?s loyal listeners and invite new ears to join the show too.?



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