David Dye (broadcaster)

David Dye is an American radio broadcaster, best known as the host of WXPN-FM's nationally syndicated music show World Cafe from 1991 to 2017.[1]

Dye began his broadcasting career as a host on WMMR-FM.[1] He then worked for stations in Maine before returning to the Philadelphia market with WHYY-FM and WIOQ.[1] He joined WXPN in 1989, creating World Cafe and overseeing the show's expansion into a nationally syndicated program airing on over 200 National Public Radio stations.[1]

Dye announced his retirement as host of World Cafe in 2016.[2] He will continue with the station as a part-time contributor to World Cafe, and as host of a new weekly program.[2]

References
  1. "David Dye stepping down from World Cafe". Philadelphia Inquirer, November 15, 2016.
  2. "David Dye steps down as 'World Cafe' host". The News Journal, March 2, 2017.


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