Oprah Radio

[1] Oprah Radio included regular programming on topics such as current events, self-improvement, health, nutrition, fitness, and home.

Friends and contributors included: Gayle King, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Marianne Williamson, Bob Greene, Jean Chatzky and Nate Berkus.

[1] It was announced in June 2006 that former Clear Channel Communications regional VP John Gehron would act as general manager for Harpo Radio, Inc. On July 20, Laurie Cantillo was appointed program director of Harpo Radio.

A week later, more staff was hired for the channel, including Corny Koehl (director of development), John St. Augustine, Katherine Kelly, Scott Miller, Mark Ruffin and Rita Coburn Whack (producers).

In November 2008, John Gehron and Laurie Cantillo exited their positions at Oprah & Friends.

Former XM 156 / SR 195 Logo as Oprah and Friends