By RAYMOND A. EDEL
Take two aspirin and listen to Sirius in the morning.
The satellite radio provider and New York University have launched “Doctor Radio,” a new channel featuring physicians hosting live call-in shows. It airs on Sirius Channel 114.
“Doctor Radio” offers programs on various topics, including general health and wellness; child psychiatry; sexual health; plastic surgery; cancer; pediatrics; heart health; men’s and women’s health; sports injuries; dermatology; autism and ADHD; and emergency medicine.
Sirius and NYU have built a broadcasting studio in the lobby of the Manhattan-based NYU Langone Medical Center.
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J.J. Kennedy is the new traffic and weather reporter on WOR-AM’s (710) “The John Gambling Show.”
Kennedy got her start as a radio deejay at WBLS-FM (107.5). For 19 years she was host of “Lite at Nite” at WLTW-FM (106.7). Kennedy is also a licensed New York State marriage and family therapist.
“My mom started me on radio by listening to John B., so I grew up with the Gamblings. Now, this is a Gambling for our generation,” Kennedy said in a statement.
“The John Gambling Show” airs weekdays from 5:30 to 9 a.m.
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Hudson Valley listeners can now wake up to Don Imus on WKIP-AM (1450).
Since last week, the “Imus in the Morning” program has been airing weekdays at 6 a.m. on the Poughkeepsie, N.Y.-based station.
WKIP is also home to Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, Mark Levin, Michael Savage and “Coast to Coast AM” with George Noory.
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WQCD-FM (101.9) left the airwaves on Feb. 5, but its smooth jazz format and music are not forgotten.
Beginning Wednesday and continuing for eight weeks, area jazz fans can still hear their favorite music when the “Smooth Jazz Cruises” return for a ninth year aboard The Spirit of New York cruise ship at Pier 61, Chelsea Piers at 23rd Street, Manhattan. For many years, WQCD sponsored the cruise concerts.
This year’s lineup begins Wednesday with Guitars & Saxes with Gerald Albright, Jeff Golub, Peter White and Jeff Lorber. Down to the Bone featuring Shilts performs July 16, followed by Brian Culbertson on July 23, Spyro Gyra on July 30, Marion Meadows and Alex Bugnon on Aug. 6, Phil Perry on Aug. 13, RnR featuring Rick Braun and Richard Elliott on Aug. 20 and Pieces of a Dream on Aug. 27.
Smooth jazz cruises set sail twice a night. The sunset cruise departs at 6:30 and the moonlight cruise at 9:30. Tickets are $55 per person.
Information: 866-211-3812 or smoothjazznewyork.com.
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STATION BREAKS: Radio Disney, WQEW-AM (1560), will simulcast the Disney Channel broadcast premiere of “Camp Rock” at 8 tonight. “Camp Rock” is the latest of the cable network’s made-for-TV musicals. It stars Wyckoff natives the Jonas Brothers Kevin, Joe and Nick. … Graphic designers: WFMU-FM (91.1) needs your help. Come up with a snazzy new logo for the free-form station and win a messenger bag full of swag. The Jersey City-based station is looking for something that just says “WFMU” (in all caps) with some cool but simple graphic elements or eye-catching type treatment. Send your submissions or questions to Liz Berg ([email protected]) by the end of today. I know, short notice. My apologies. … WDHA-FM’s (105.5) Lindsay Klein and Team DHA will be at the Home Depot, 910-1055 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday. … Austin-based singer-songwriter Alejandro Escovedo will perform live at 8 p.m. Monday on WFUV-FM (90.7).
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