Boston's midday money hour will provide listeners with essential financial and business news of the day

Boston, MA (August 25, 2010)  – WRKO AM 680 today announced the launch of a new program – Lunch Money with Barry Armstrong – which will air from 12 noon to 1 PM each weekday beginning September 9th.  The show will offer daily business and financial news, and will feature several regularly scheduled guests including Larry Kudlow from CNBC who will join Armstrong for a regular segment on Fridays. In addition, experts from Bloomberg News and the Wall Street Journal will make weekly appearances on the show.  Charley Manning's show continues from 1p-3p leading into Howie Carr.

"WRKO will provide the most up to date business and financial news during a time when we need it the most," said Armstong regarding his show. "I'm honored to join the ranks of such legendary WRKO broadcasters as Jerry Williams, Gene Burns and of course, my pal, Hall of Famer Howie Carr. I can't wait to go after some of the crooks on Wall Street and hear what our listeners have to say about them! Expect a fast-paced, jam-packed hour that will certainly fill up your financial appetite!"

"The content of this show is extremely important to our listeners. The business and financial arena is one that is still very top of mind given the current state of the economy, and Barry's knowledge and expertise will provide a terrific forum for the WRKO audience," said Jason Wolfe, VP of AM Programming for Entercom New England.

Barry Armstrong is the founder and owner of Armstrong Advisory Group in Needham, Massachusetts. His strength lies in his ability to interpret important financial information to his audience and clients in layman's terms. Armstrong insists that every client has a clear understanding of their financial options when making decisions regarding their future financial security. Barry has been a credible resource for Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, Investors Business Daily, Money Magazine, CNBC, and Forbes Magazine. Barry is featured on numerous local television news programs including FOX 25 and NECN as an expert on the day's financial events, in addition to being a contributor to the Boston Herald.

WRKO Daily Lineup:
Tom and Todd 5:30a-9a
Laura Ingraham 9a-12p
Lunch Money - Boston's Mid-Day Money Hour with Barry Armstrong 12p-1p
Charley Manning 1p-3p
Howie Carr 3p-7p
Michael Savage 7p-10p
Jerry Doyle 10p-1a
Howie Carr Replay 1a-5a
Wall Street Journal This Morning 5a-5:30a