Reflecting on Radio Pioneer Cody Anderson and his impact on Philadelphia Black radio

Philadelphia broadcast luminaries, including Sara Lomax, Patty Jackson and Gary Shepherd, reflect on the many contributions of Anderson on Black radio and the local industry.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Host Tamala Edwards is joined by Sara Lomax Reese, President & GM of WURD Talk Radio, radio personality Patty Jackson, and radio personality and owner of 3rd Floor Media Gary Shepherd to pay tribute to local radio giant Cody Anderson, who passed away recently.

They discuss his impact on Black radio in Philadelphia as longtime General Manager of WDAS 105.3, and then owner of WHAT 1340 AM, becoming one of the only Black-owned talk radio stations in the country.

Philadelphia radio legend Cody Anderson dies

They also reflect on WDAS' longtime "Quiet Storm" radio personality Tony Brown, who recently passed away as well.

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Reflecting on the life of Philadelphia radio pioneer Cody Anderson