FORBES ON THE RADIO

Forbes Magazine is one of America's most respected sources for information and perspectives relating to world events, the economy, business, the markets and quality of life issues. Now Forbes on Radio brings its impressive array of information, experts and opinion leaders to national syndicated radio. The show is a 3-hour block on the weekends that will span an enormous range of issues and subjects ripped from current headlines and more. The show is hosted by veteran talker Peter Weissbach with contributions from Steve Forbes and other Forbes staffers and guests.

This informative and fast-paced show will include segments on: Forbes Market Watch - A lively debate between Forbes editors that delivers opinion and in-depth analysis on current events, markets trends, stocks and more. For example: Why the hurricanes that ravaged Florida may have presented a buying opportunity (Home Depot, Lowes)

Makers & Breakers - Guest money managers find out whether their stock picks pass muster with the Forbes crowd.

Forbes on The Front Line: Middle East Reports - This segment will feature news on the War on Terror. Learn how Iraq's and Afghanistan's security is affecting the U.S. and regional security and, consequently, oil prices in the near future and beyond.

The Water Cooler - This segment provides listeners with advice on their careers and office life.

Entrepreneurs - These segments put the spotlight on America's leading entrepreneurs and CEO's. We ask: "How'd they do it?" and "Where do they see the economy and the market going?"

Forbes Insider - This segment delivers the Forbes angle on news found "above the fold" that often runs contrary to conventional wisdom.

Forbes Best of the Web - Forbes experts scour the Internet to find all the best sites listeners are looking for, whether they're seeking tax advice, home equity loans or bargains on California caber-net.

Forbes Life/FYI - These segments will cover luxury housing, cars, boats and other leisure activi-ties, including the best vacation destinations and tips for the business or vacation traveler.

Entertainment - Entertainment news, features and a weekly review of what's selling at the box office and on DVD.

Technology - Hear about the latest high-tech gadgets coming out of Silicon Valley and the vision of the companies and innovators behind them.

Real Estate - Whenever possible, Forbes editors dissect the housing market and related construction stocks.

Sports - Forbes has become a definitive voice on the business of sports. Forbes expert Mike Ozanian provides the latest on the players and the wealthy owners who pay them.

Billionaires, Millionaires and the Forbes 400 - An occasional tally on who's making and losing the most in the U.S. and around the world.

Forbes Open Line - One-on-one open line Q. and A. segments; callers from the audience will speak directly with Forbes host, editorial board members and opinion leaders.

MOTOR TREND WEEKEND

The Motor Trend Weekend show is a real road show airing on Sunday mornings. It features broadcasts from auto venues throughout the country and the world. Bob Long promises to put the pedal to the metal and offers the comments of industry professionals and interviews on-site at the most important auto events of the year. You can hear about cars and how to enjoy them directly from those that do it. These events also attract celebrities from the motion picture industry, recording artists, athletes and others who will share the spotlight and microphone with Bob. Although the auto industry is the focus, this program expands to include the people and the events that make it all happen. Make every weekend a Motor Trend Weekend with the resources of Motor Trend Magazine and the expertise of host Bob Long.

UNCLE CHARLIE MAXWELL

”Talk story with Uncle Charlie“ has been airing on KNUI AM 900 on the Aloha Friday for the past 10 years featuring Hawaii’s top entertainers, Senators and Congressmen from Washington D.C.

Talk story with Uncle Charlie have traveled to Washington D.C. where live broadcast from the Nations Capital back to Maui. The show was also broadcast live from Canberra Australia 23 hours ahead from Maui. A live broadcast was also performed from the Ala Moana Hotel, the Merry Monarch Festival in Hilo, Makia Malo’s home in Kalaupapa and on Honokanai’a beach on Kahoolawe This new show will be for 4 hours and have more Hawaiian and local issues to be discussed. Hawaiian music featuring the islands entertainers will be featured. Maxwell who is a historian, lecturer, cultural consultant and a Kahu (Hawaiian Priest) will flavor the show with historical facts of the past, legends and interpretation of the living culture of these islands.

For more information call 808-572-8038

MAUI MATTERS WITH WENDY OSHER

Wendy Osher began her career in local radio in 1998 after graduating a year earlier from the University of Southern California with a BA in Journalism.  In 2000 she was hired as News Director for Pacific Radio Group where she remains the only full-time multi-media broadcast news employee in Maui County—serving the company’s six Maui stations.

Wendy is also featured as the Maui reporter for the Around Hawaii News Segment on partner television station KHNL News 8.  Each weekday morning, Wendy delivers daily highlights of Maui to the rest of the state in her Around Hawaii Maui report. 

In 2000 Wendy helped to launch a regularly-scheduled television news program which ran for three years on the Maui Community College station. There she served as an instructor for MCC’s Digital Media curriculum and mentor for college students pursuing broadcast careers.  Wendy was also featured as a co-host for the latest edition of MCC’s Election Results Coverage, marking a decade of her dedication to local election returns and political reporting on the Valley Isle.

In her spare time, Wendy loves to dance hula, create art work, and read books about old Hawaii.  She is a member of Halau Hula Ke ‘Ala O Ka Maile and a professional Polynesian dancer with CVP Entertainment.  Wendy is also a member of the Aha Hui Ka’ahumanu society and a commissioner for the Department of Fire and Public Safety.

REY PATAO

Rey Patao has been hosting a popular Filipino-language show for seven years. His nightly show on FoxNews-900 features Filipino music, news and commentary. Patao welcomes interaction with his listeners, who eagerly await and participate in his popular on-air contests. A native of The Phillipines, Patao arrived on Maui in 1987 and since then has developed a reputations as one the island’s top traveling deejays -- spinning the tunes for many weddings, anniversaries and birthday parties – and as video editor of family events.