Michael Lyon is a native of Britain who immigrated to Los Angeles in 1981. Michael met his wife, an Omaha native, in Los Angeles and they moved to Omaha in 2000. His love for public radio led him into programming and hosting a Sunday morning classical music program from 2000 to 2003 and a natural segue into hosting at KIOS-FM, as local anchor for NPR’s Morning Edition from 2005—2017.
Moving into development and underwriting from hosting was another natural step for Michael. He says his years in the morning anchor's seat and connections with area nonprofits and businesses have given him an unparalleled appreciation for the Omaha community. Michael's aim is to maintain that community connection, working with nonprofit and for profit partners to help establish and support their success through sponsorships on KIOS.
Michael took the time to sit down with current Morning Edition host, Mike Hogan, “Live & Local” to discuss the 50th birthday of KIOS-FM, the impact of public radio, and what they both have in common from hosting the early morning magazine.
For more information about underwriting on KIOS, go to www.kios.org/underwriting.