To our loyal and passionate Hot 105 family,
This Friday, March 29th will be the last broadcast of the Michael Show on Hot 105 or any other radio station across the country for that matter. The Michael Baisden show has been cancelled due to Michael and the network not being able to come to a mutual agreement to continue. I want to personally thank Michael Baisden and George Willborn for the amazing 6 year run they had on Hot 105 and for inspiring, informing, and entertaining our audience. Starting April 1st, our plan is to continue to serve, inspire, inform, and entertain our audience like we always have for these past 28 years of Broadcasting in South Florida. We’re keeping it LIVE and LOCAL and focused on South Florida. Stay tuned for some great LOCAL radio weekdays 3 to 7pm on Hot 105. Thank you for being so loyal and passionate about Hot 105. I feel it every day all over South Florida. This is your radio station, we just run it.
Sincerely,
Phil Michaels-Trueba
Hot 105 Program Director
Below is Michael Baisden’s statement from his Facebook page for more details and insight on the reason he’s putting down his mic.
Michael Baisden Commentary: It’s Not About The Job It’s About The Journey (Yes, the show is over on Friday)
Who would have ever thought that a black man from the South Side of Chicago, with no college degree, no formal training in radio, TV, or writing, and the youngest son to a single 17 year-old teenaged mother with three children, would one day lead civil rights protest and help to elect the first black President. Life is truly amazing!
I am proud of what I have accomplished with my life and look forward to what is to come next. Life is full of new beginnings, whether it’s a new relationship or a new business venture; change is the one constant…and we must learn to embrace it.
For years I’ve encouraged you to step out on faith to live your dream, to never compromise your principles, and most importantly, not to be afraid to try something new, but above all else, dare to be different. Well, it’s time for me to practice what I preach!
When I began writing books in 1993, my only goal was to have a positive impact and challenge people to think outside the box. In 1995 I took that leap of faith and left my job with a four-year-old child to support, three thousand dollars in my pocket, and a dream. It’s been one helluva ride.
No, it was not my intention to leave radio, I had plans for The Michael Baisden Live Tour, my 10-year anniversary party in DC in July, and I was looking forward to being on the air this summer to get justice for Trayvon Martin and his family.But sometimes fate, the universe, God, or however you want to label that undeniable force, has it’s own plans. Someone once told me that the greatest experiences in life are unplanned ones. I guess I’m about to test that theory.
It’s been my honor and privilege to serve you everyday for the past 10 years from 3pm-7pm ET. No man on earth has more to be thankful for than me. Your support made it possible for me to take care of my family, invest in the community, and help inspire thousands of people to live their dreams. What’s bigger than that?
There’s an old saying that a man’s true character comes to the surface during times of adversity. Every stage of my career has been difficult, that’s the price you pay for standing by your principles and doing things the right way. I may not have the same paycheck come April 1st, but I will be able to look at the man in the mirror and be proud of the reflection that’s looking back at him, and that’s what being a real man or woman is all about, you must stand for something!
The lights go out this Friday March 29th, you will hear "Best Of Shows" until then, but this is far from over. The only thing better than a going away party is a welcome back party!
So, save a spot for me on the radio dial, I’ll be back...IF that's where my destiny lays. Sometimes you have to go where life leads you. The truth is we don't have as much control as we think we do.
~ Michael Baisden
Who would have ever thought that a black man from the South Side of Chicago, with no college degree, no formal training in radio, TV, or writing, and the youngest son to a single 17 year-old teenaged mother with three children, would one day lead civil rights protest and help to elect the first black President. Life is truly amazing!
I am proud of what I have accomplished with my life and look forward to what is to come next. Life is full of new beginnings, whether it’s a new relationship or a new business venture; change is the one constant…and we must learn to embrace it.
For years I’ve encouraged you to step out on faith to live your dream, to never compromise your principles, and most importantly, not to be afraid to try something new, but above all else, dare to be different. Well, it’s time for me to practice what I preach!
When I began writing books in 1993, my only goal was to have a positive impact and challenge people to think outside the box. In 1995 I took that leap of faith and left my job with a four-year-old child to support, three thousand dollars in my pocket, and a dream. It’s been one helluva ride.
No, it was not my intention to leave radio, I had plans for The Michael Baisden Live Tour, my 10-year anniversary party in DC in July, and I was looking forward to being on the air this summer to get justice for Trayvon Martin and his family.But sometimes fate, the universe, God, or however you want to label that undeniable force, has it’s own plans. Someone once told me that the greatest experiences in life are unplanned ones. I guess I’m about to test that theory.
It’s been my honor and privilege to serve you everyday for the past 10 years from 3pm-7pm ET. No man on earth has more to be thankful for than me. Your support made it possible for me to take care of my family, invest in the community, and help inspire thousands of people to live their dreams. What’s bigger than that?
There’s an old saying that a man’s true character comes to the surface during times of adversity. Every stage of my career has been difficult, that’s the price you pay for standing by your principles and doing things the right way. I may not have the same paycheck come April 1st, but I will be able to look at the man in the mirror and be proud of the reflection that’s looking back at him, and that’s what being a real man or woman is all about, you must stand for something!
The lights go out this Friday March 29th, you will hear "Best Of Shows" until then, but this is far from over. The only thing better than a going away party is a welcome back party!
So, save a spot for me on the radio dial, I’ll be back...IF that's where my destiny lays. Sometimes you have to go where life leads you. The truth is we don't have as much control as we think we do.
~ Michael Baisden
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