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Biography
�Talk radio should be informative...fun..personality driven..entertaining, but most of all, it should be a partnership between the host and listener," said television and radio personality Doug Stephan, host of �Doug Stephan's Good Day." the nationally popular, coast-to-coast talk radio show, which is carried by nearly 200 U.S. stations. "Even though I may fundamentally disagree with some guests and listeners, I respect their right to their own opinions and their right to be heard. I am not afraid to ask the tough questions."
Over its nearly 12 years on the air, Mr. Stephan's radio show has played host to a wide range of guests from U.S. Presidents to Ed McMahon to Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) to gun control advocate Sarah Brady and many others.
Recently, Mr. Stephan hosted some new television ventures � including two infomercials � following an assignment with CNBC�s �Talk Live� and other TV outlets. In addition, he�s developing a new global talk radio show.
Described by many of his peers as the �quintessential� talk show host, Mr. Stephan has been compared to TV personality Maury Povich for his warm, friendly and intelligent style. He has more than 30�plus years of experience as a broadcaster, including key assignments with four national radio networks � with radio shows over such top Los Angeles stations as KRLA and KABC.
He lists veteran TV newsman/host Walter Cronkite and top Boston radio personalities Bruce Bradley and Dick Summer of WBZ among those that have truly influenced his career. A native of Framingham Center, MA, Mr. Stephan began his broadcasting career at radio station WTTF � during his student days at Heidlelberg College in Ohio.
�Everyone has a story to tell,� quipped Mr. Stephan. �I want my guests and callers to be able to discuss their viewpoints in a friendly and warm atmosphere.� That is just what Mr. Stephan creates with his own special brand of talk radio, skillfully blending conversation, controversy and commentary.
In his rare leisure time, Mr. Stephan enjoys his Massachusetts farm where he spends time with his children, Megan and Brendan, both college students.
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