NewsTalk 1490

NewsTalk 1490, also known as WERE (1490 AM), is a United States-based news/talk format commercial radio station licensed to serve Cleveland Heights, Ohio, that features a mix of local and national talk programming, including political commentary, interviews, and discussions on current events. Owned by Urban One, the station serves the Greater Cleveland region. The station provides coverage of a range of topics, from politics and business to sports and entertainment. WERE is one of two Cleveland-area stations that carries The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, syndicated personalities Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, and is the Cleveland affiliate for Red Eye Radio. The station’s programming is available online and simulcast on the HD digital subchannel of co-owned WZAK. It is also known for airing prominent talk show hosts and news segments, keeping listeners informed with a blend of in-depth analysis and expert opinions.