Joe Beamer is moving back to mornings at 930 WBEN as the Buffalo station adjusts its weekday lineup. The change comes shortly after Tom Bauerle’s departure from afternoon drive.
What We Know: Joe Beamer will move from the 1-3 PM timeslot to mornings, where he’ll host from 9 AM to 1 PM. The change takes effect Monday on Audacy’s Buffalo news/talk station. Currently, David Bellavia hosts the 9 AM-1 PM timeslot. Beamer has spent the past year hosting afternoons, following his move into the 1-3 PM slot. Now, the station will shift his program into a longer morning window. The move also comes as 930 WBEN continues making changes to its daily lineup. Earlier this month, Tom Bauerle departed afternoon drive after spending decades with the station. His exit marked a major change for one of Buffalo’s most established news/talk voices.
What They Said: “It’s official, my show is moving to 9am! Looking forward to being back in mornings, and continuing the show we’ve built in the 1-3 slot over the last year! I hope you’ll join me weekday mornings 9am-1pm starting Monday, on NewsRadio 930 WBEN!” -Joe Beamer
What Remains Unclear: 930 WBEN hasn’t detailed how the rest of its weekday lineup will change following Beamer’s move. The station also hasn’t publicly outlined who will fill the 1-3 PM timeslot, or what the future of David Bellavia entails. Additionally, details remain unclear regarding how the station plans to reshape afternoon drive following Bauerle’s departure. Those decisions could provide a clearer picture of the station’s broader programming strategy.
What It Means: Beamer’s return to mornings gives 930 WBEN a familiar voice in a key daypart while allowing the station to build on his work from the past year. Meanwhile, the changes signal a new era for the Buffalo news/talk station after Bauerle’s lengthy run. For Beamer, the move also represents a return to a daypart he’s familiar with. Now, he’ll have four hours each weekday to continue developing his show for 930 WBEN’s audience.
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