Former Providence and Boston Reporter Derderian to Host Talk Radio Show in Boston

Former Providence and Boston Reporter Derderian to Host Talk Radio Show in Boston

Boston-based Salem Media Group Boston’s WROL 950AM & 100.3 FM, The Spirit of Boston, has announced a new live talk show called “Boston & Beyond with Jeff Derderian.” 

Derderian, who started his career in Providence, worked at WLNE-TV in Rhode Island (ABC) as an Investigative Reporter and also as a weekend anchor. Prior to WLNE, Derderian also worked at WJAR-TV, WPRI-TV, WBZ-TV, WBZ, WHJJ, and WPRO and has been featured on ABC News Radio. 

He spent six years as a reporter in Boston at WHDH/Channel 7.

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About New Show

The show will air live on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. from the company’s Quincy studios.

The show will feature live callers and guests and marks the return of Derderian to the airwaves.

“We are excited to bring more live content to the people of Boston, and when Jeff was approached, the idea was to utilize his vast media experience and interviewing skills along with his ability to engage people in lively conversation on Saturday mornings as people start their weekend,” said Salem Media Group Boston’s General Manager, Carole Howley Simmons.  

“The show will focus on issues that get people thinking and talking, conversations that people might have at the office or around the dinner table.  It will be topical, engaging, and interesting,” said Simmons. 

He was one of the first New England TV reporters to report live from New York City just hours after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In addition, he covered the Columbine tragedy and the return to space for legendary astronaut John Glenn.   

“It’s nice to be back on the air in Boston. Covering stories for Channel 7, I met so many wonderful people and being able to talk live with folks adds that immediate and special element only radio can bring,” said Derderian. “I started my career in radio and you really get to connect directly with the audience”. 

Derderian was a minority owner of his brother Michael’s Station Night Club. The story of the tragedy is the subject of a book by Scott James entitled, Trial by Fire; a Devastating Tragedy, 100 Lives Lost, and a 15-Year Search for the Truth.

Boston & Beyond with Jeff Derderian debuts live on Saturday, July 17th at 9 a.m. Listeners can call 617-770-3030 to be part of the show and the show can be heard live by tuning in 950 AM, 100.3 FM. The show can be listened to online HERE.