Doug and DeDe

The Ride with Doug Banks and DeDe McGuire is on the Flo from 3pm-7pm Monday through Friday.

http://www.douganddede.com/

Doug  Banks

The Philadelphia-born, Detroit-raised Doug Banks began his radio career as an on-air personality for his high school’s radio station. Local station WDRQ took note of his talent and hired him for a temporary late-night weekend disc jockey spot.  Even though he was the youngest DJ, he quickly earned a permanent position.  After high school, Doug turned a six-week trial into a multi-year position at KDAY in Los Angeles.

His next LA stop was KFI, which was the stepping-stone to his first Morning show slot in Las Vegas at KLAV-AM.  Next was KDIA-AM in San Francisco, followed by Chicago at WBMX (now WVAZ), where he took the Morning show from a 1.8 share to a healthy 5.6, beating rival WGCI. 

After much success in the mornings, Doug was offered the opportunity to do a nationally syndicated show. The Doug Banks Morning Show, hosted by Banks along with DeDe McGuire, rose to become one of the top-rated syndicated urban programs in America.  Each week, millions of listeners tuned in to hear some of the most creative and innovative programming on the airwaves. 

In 2008, Banks re-launched his nationally syndicated morning show in afternoon drive under the new name The Ride with Doug and DeDe. The show’s flagship station is WVAZ in Chicago and airs in many markets across the county.

Over the years, Doug has received numerous radio awards, including being honored at the 12th Annual Living Legends Foundation Gala in New York City for his outstanding achievements and contributions as a trailblazer in the radio entertainment community.  With his strong track record of assisting various grassroots organizations, Doug has also been successful in reaching out to and mobilizing the Urban community. 

In January 2006, in collaboration with Disney and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, he launched The Doug Banks Literacy & Scholarship Initiative.  The program supports the development of a fully literate American population by raising awareness about illiteracy and getting the private sector actively involved in supporting literacy across the country.

DeDe McGuire

When DeDe McGuire talks, millions listen, especially when she’s conducting one of her high-profile celebrity interviews.   DeDe’s loyal audience relies on her to inform them daily about their favorite celebrities, behind-the-scenes gossip and inside information.

The Seattle native’s radio career began at a country station in Killeen, Texas.  Although initially hired as the office receptionist, management quickly recognized her great voice and personality.  DeDe went to work on-air cross-town at KIIZ, and then did stints at KTFM San Antonio and KKDA (K104) Dallas, where she was one of the first female jocks to hold down afternoons.  Her career then took her to WPNT Chicago, where she tried her hand at a late-night dating show for two years before heading to Top 40 WIQQ Philadelphia as the Midday/Afternoon drive personality.

After working with legendary radio personality Doug Banks and co-hosting the popular The Doug Banks Morning Show for more than ten years, DeDe and Doug switched it up and went to afternoons. The two currently host the hit afternoon drive show The Ride with Doug and DeDe airing in top markets across the country.

In addition to co-hosting The Ride with Doug and DeDe, DeDe is an accomplished television personality.  She has successfully hosted two syndicated video programs and has made numerous guest appearances on top local and national talk shows, as well as features in Essence, Ebony, Today’s Black Woman, Vibe, Black Enterprise and Black Elegance.