CBS’s Gayle King to host live call-in radio show on coronavirus

“CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King will host a live weekly program on SiriusXM that will focus primarily on the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Wednesday announcement from the satellite radio provider.

“Gayle King in the House” will launch a limited, six-episode run on Thursday starting at 5 p.m. Eastern.

“King will take calls and speak directly with Americans affected by lockdowns and social distancing measures following the coronavirus outbreak and hear how they’re coping with this new reality,” according to the announcement.

“King, who has spoken openly about her own experiences being isolated at home, will connect with listeners about topics including mental health, navigating homeschooling, managing kids’ emotional stress, the loneliness felt by so many, uplifting stories of people volunteering,” the statement adds.

The 65-year-old multiple Emmy-award winner, who also serves as editor-at-large of O, The Oprah Magazine, says it’s important to convey on the show how to be “emotionally connected and engaged with each other.”  
 
“These are such surreal times. I look forward to hearing how everybody’s feeling and thinking … how do we navigate the uncertainty of this moment?” King says. “As unsettling as this is, I believe we’ll make it through. While it’s crucial to be socially distant it’s just as important for us to be emotionally connected and engaged with each other.”

The program will air on SiriusXM’s Stars channel.