WCBS-FM Debuted New Morning Show Duo
The Morning Show with Trey & Loren Raye premiered this week on 101.1 FM in New York.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in R&B
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WCBS-FM has launched The Morning Show with Trey & Loren Raye as the new permanent replacement for its morning broadcast slot. The debut follows the departure of previous host Race Taylor last month.
Why it matters
The introduction of a new hosting duo marks a significant shift in the morning schedule for the longtime New York radio station. The station transitioned to the new programming team following the conclusion of the previous host tenure in September.
The show debuted on the 101.1 FM frequency on October 8, 2026. Loren Raye brings experience from a seven-year tenure as a morning co-host at WODS in Boston.
The players
Trey Morgan
He is a radio personality who previously hosted afternoon programming at WOGL in Philadelphia until March 2025.
Loren Raye
She is a radio host who previously served as a fill-in host at WNEW in New York and co-hosted mornings at WODS in Boston for seven years.
Race Taylor
He is the former morning show host who exited WCBS-FM in September 2026.
WCBS-FM
It is a prominent radio station broadcasting in the New York City market on the 101.1 FM frequency.
The details
The Morning Show with Trey & Loren Raye marks the official start of a new era for the station following the exit of Race Taylor in September 2026. Trey Morgan joins the lineup after previously hosting afternoons at WOGL in Philadelphia, while Loren Raye joins following a stint as a fill-in host at WNEW in New York.
Timeline
March 2025: Trey Morgan exited WOGL Philadelphia.
September 2026: Race Taylor exited WCBS-FM.
October 8, 2026: The Morning Show with Trey & Loren Raye debuted.
Industry Dynamics
This move reflects the ongoing industry practice of refreshing morning drive-time lineups to maintain listener engagement in competitive metropolitan markets. The station follows a pattern common in radio where stations rotate talent to align with shifting demographics and local listener preferences.
Listeners in New York City can now access the new program every weekday morning on 101.1 FM. The change replaces the former morning host lineup, meaning listeners will hear a different duo beginning their daily commute.
The takeaway
Radio stations frequently update morning schedules to capture listener interest through fresh talent pairings. Residents should tune in to 101.1 FM during morning commute hours to hear the new show format.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by RadioInsight.
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