The First Lady of Baltimore Radio: A Conversation with Laurie DeYoung

Published: May 18, 2021, 7:17 p.m.

Do you remember the first voice you heard on the radio? For Chris, that voice belongs to Laurie DeYoung, who has been waking up Baltimore for 35 years on her award-winning morning show on iHeart's 93.1 WPOC. To her thousands of listeners, she is known as a beloved friend, an indispensable part of their daily commutes, and--for some--a part of their families. Join us as we sit down with one of radio's living legends for a candid conversation about her radio journey, the changes she has seen both in radio and in music, how she overcame the stereotypes about the place of the woman on-air, her life in Baltimore, and much more. Be sure to check out Laurie's show from 5-10 AM Eastern on WPOC and look for The Laurie DeYoung Show on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!