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==Radio career== |
==Radio career== |
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Brant graduated from the University of Illinois school of journalism in 1991.<ref>College of Media at the University of Illinois. (2008, Dec 10). Alumni notes |
Brant graduated from the University of Illinois school of journalism in 1991.<ref>College of Media at the University of Illinois. (2008, Dec 10). Alumni notes. ''The media I''. Retrieved from http://media.illinois.edu/news/index_08dec</ref> Brant began his radio career as a talk radio host in his home state of [[Illinois]].<ref>http://illinois.edu/lb/article/4134/64392</ref> He left talk radio for contemporary Christian WBGL-FM in Champaign, IL. Brant moved on to KSBJ-FM in [[Houston, Texas]] prior to joining [[WAY-FM Network|WAY-FM]], where he spent eight years as host of Mornings with Brant.<ref>All Access Music Group. (2011). Retrieved 3 November, 2012, from http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/90401/brant-hansen-exiting-way-fm-s-mornings-with-brant</ref> During his time at WAY, he won the Radio and Records Achievement Award for "Personality of the Year" in a Christian format. He also won a Radio Echo Award for "Personality of the Year" from Christian Music Broadcasters in 2008<ref>http://www.centralillinoisbusiness.com/index.cfm?archid=344&columnName=ACHIEVEMENTS&arch=1</ref><ref>http://media.illinois.edu/news/index_08dec</ref>, and again in 2011 following his move to Air 1.<ref>http://cmbonline.org/echo-awards</ref> |
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On June 29, 2011, he ended an eight year run of his Mornings With Brant show, nationally syndicated by [[WAY-FM Network|WAY-FM]].<ref>All Access Music Group. (2011). Retrieved 3 November, 2012, from http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/90401/brant-hansen-exiting-way-fm-s-mornings-with-brant</ref> Since July 19, 2011, Brant has been the afternoon show host on Air 1.<ref>http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/93995/brant-hansen-kicks-off-new-show-on-air1-today?ref=search</ref> |
On June 29, 2011, he ended an eight year run of his Mornings With Brant show, nationally syndicated by [[WAY-FM Network|WAY-FM]].<ref>All Access Music Group. (2011). Retrieved 3 November, 2012, from http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/90401/brant-hansen-exiting-way-fm-s-mornings-with-brant</ref> Since July 19, 2011, Brant has been the afternoon show host on Air 1.<ref>http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/93995/brant-hansen-kicks-off-new-show-on-air1-today?ref=search</ref> |
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==Life== |
==Life== |
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Brant has [[Asperger Syndrome]] and [[nystagmus]], conditions that have presented him with challenges in social situations.<ref>http://goodnewsfl.org/christian-news/wayfms_mornings_with_brant_hansen/</ref> Brant has stated that he finds these conditions exhausting, but also finds positive aspects to his circumstances. In an interview, he stated, "Let's face it: I'm in radio because I can't be seen. Asperger's makes for real honesty – and that can make arresting radio." <ref>http://goodnewsfl.org/christian-news/wayfms_mornings_with_brant_hansen/</ref> |
Brant has [[Asperger Syndrome]] and [[nystagmus]], conditions that have presented him with challenges in social situations.<ref>http://goodnewsfl.org/christian-news/wayfms_mornings_with_brant_hansen/</ref> Brant has stated that he finds these conditions exhausting, but also finds positive aspects to his circumstances. In an interview, he stated, "Let's face it: I'm in radio because I can't be seen. Asperger's makes for real honesty – and that can make arresting radio." <ref>http://goodnewsfl.org/christian-news/wayfms_mornings_with_brant_hansen/</ref> |
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Brant is an outspoken Christian, and has been featured on the [[I |
Brant is an outspoken Christian, and has been featured on the [[I Am Second]] website.<ref>http://www.iamsecond.com/seconds/brant-hansen/</ref> He has blogged on multiple sites, and presently maintains a faith-related blog on Air 1's website. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Brant Page Hansen (born October 11, 1969) is an American radio personality. He currently hosts the afternoon show on national Christian radio network Air 1.
Radio career
Brant graduated from the University of Illinois school of journalism in 1991.[1] Brant began his radio career as a talk radio host in his home state of Illinois.[2] He left talk radio for contemporary Christian WBGL-FM in Champaign, IL. Brant moved on to KSBJ-FM in Houston, Texas prior to joining WAY-FM, where he spent eight years as host of Mornings with Brant.[3] During his time at WAY, he won the Radio and Records Achievement Award for "Personality of the Year" in a Christian format. He also won a Radio Echo Award for "Personality of the Year" from Christian Music Broadcasters in 2008[4][5], and again in 2011 following his move to Air 1.[6]
On June 29, 2011, he ended an eight year run of his Mornings With Brant show, nationally syndicated by WAY-FM.[7] Since July 19, 2011, Brant has been the afternoon show host on Air 1.[8]
Life
Brant has Asperger Syndrome and nystagmus, conditions that have presented him with challenges in social situations.[9] Brant has stated that he finds these conditions exhausting, but also finds positive aspects to his circumstances. In an interview, he stated, "Let's face it: I'm in radio because I can't be seen. Asperger's makes for real honesty – and that can make arresting radio." [10]
Brant is an outspoken Christian, and has been featured on the I Am Second website.[11] He has blogged on multiple sites, and presently maintains a faith-related blog on Air 1's website.
References
- ^ College of Media at the University of Illinois. (2008, Dec 10). Alumni notes. The media I. Retrieved from http://media.illinois.edu/news/index_08dec
- ^ http://illinois.edu/lb/article/4134/64392
- ^ All Access Music Group. (2011). Retrieved 3 November, 2012, from http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/90401/brant-hansen-exiting-way-fm-s-mornings-with-brant
- ^ http://www.centralillinoisbusiness.com/index.cfm?archid=344&columnName=ACHIEVEMENTS&arch=1
- ^ http://media.illinois.edu/news/index_08dec
- ^ http://cmbonline.org/echo-awards
- ^ All Access Music Group. (2011). Retrieved 3 November, 2012, from http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/90401/brant-hansen-exiting-way-fm-s-mornings-with-brant
- ^ http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/93995/brant-hansen-kicks-off-new-show-on-air1-today?ref=search
- ^ http://goodnewsfl.org/christian-news/wayfms_mornings_with_brant_hansen/
- ^ http://goodnewsfl.org/christian-news/wayfms_mornings_with_brant_hansen/
- ^ http://www.iamsecond.com/seconds/brant-hansen/
External links
- Air1 Radio Website
- Brant Hansen's blog on faith, life, and much more
- WAY-FM's Mornings With Brant Website
- http://www.morningswithbrant.com/index.php?option=com_profile&view=profile&uid=1&Itemid=9
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