Ashley Sterner and Sheila Kast. Photo courtesy of WYPR.
Ashley Sterner and Sheila Kast. Photo courtesy of WYPR.

Local public radio listeners will hear a familiar voice in a new role when they tune into WYPR.

Ashley Sterner, the longtime host of “Morning Edition” on WYPR, will become the new co-host of “On the Record” alongside current host Sheilah Kast.

“I’m excited to share more of Maryland’s stories on the radio and couldn’t dream of working with a better team!” Sterner said.

Sterner will officially take on the co-hosting role this Friday. “On the Record,” which features interviews with artists, scientists, community leaders, and other insightful personalities. The show broadcasts every Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. on 88.1 FM.

Kast, who will continue as co-host of “On the Record,” expressed her excitement about Sterner joining the show.

“Ashley has been instrumental in how our listeners start their day, and now she brings that same expertise to deepen the dialogue on ‘On the Record.’ We are delighted to welcome her as co-host and look forward to the fresh perspectives she will introduce alongside our engaging program content.”

“On the Record” is produced by Maureen Harvie and Melissa Gerr, who will continue in their roles as well.

Marcus Dieterle is the managing editor of Baltimore Fishbowl. He helped lead the team to win a Best of Show award for Website of General Excellence from the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association in...

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