COMMON, LUDACRIS and TRACY MORGAN Plus More Added to THE RAW WORD Guest Lineup

COMMON SETS MARCH 23^RD APPEARANCE ON ‘THE RAW WORD’;

ACADEMY AWARD, GOLDEN GLOBE AND GRAMMY WINNING ARTIST CHATS – AND RAP BATTLES – WITH HOST DR. MICHAEL ERIC DYSON AND GUEST HOST ICE-T TO

DISCUSS MUSIC, MEDIA AND MORE!!!

GRAMMY WINNER LUDACRIS ADDED TO THE RAW WORD LINEUP FOR FINALE EPISODE OF SYNDICATED, HOURLONG TALKER ON MARCH 30^th

EMMY NOMINATED ACTOR AND COMEDIAN, TRACY MORGAN

TO JOIN THE SHOW FROM NEW YORK ON MARCH 23RD

Watch Promo HERE

Los Angeles, March 20, 2018 – The Raw Word (www.TheRawWord.com), the new syndicated talker which launched on select Sinclair stations earlier this month (check local listings), announced several new additions to its guest lineup for the coming weeks.

On Friday, March 23^rd, host Dr. Michael Eric Dyson will be joined – and challenged to a rap battle – by Grammy, Golden Globe and Academy Award winner Common and first-time guest co-host and series’ executive producer, musical legend Ice-T.  During the conversation, Dyson and Ice-T will cover everything from Common’s executive producing role on the hit Showtime series, “The Chi,” and his decision to branch out in a new direction with the formation of his new jazz band, August Greene. Also on this episode, Emmy nominated actor and comedian, Tracy Morgan will join the show from New York to discuss his new TBS comedy television series, “The Last O.G,” which also stars Tiffany Haddish.

Ludacris, actor and multiple Grammy Award winner, will also be appearing on the hour-long show, with his interview scheduled to air Friday, March 30^th. Ludacris will discuss his success in Hollywood including his role as a producer and host on “Fear Factor,” his new music in collaboration with Carrie Underwood, his upcoming role in “Fast & Furious 9” and his commitment to the USA Swimming Foundation’s “Make a Splash Initiative, which focuses on providing swim lessons for children in Atlanta.

Other guests announced today include: Ben Lawson (“Designated Survivor,” “Doubt”) (episode aired yesterday, March 19^th); Sydelle Noel (“Glow”) (episode airs today, Tuesday, March 20^th); Karamo Brown (“Queer Eye”) (episode airs Thursday, March 22^nd); Lyriq Bent (“Acrimony”) (episode airs Thursday, March 22^nd); Sofia Whylie (“Andi Mack”) (episode airs Friday, March 23^rd); the cast of Crackle’s newest scripted drama, “The Oath,” including Ryan Kwanten (“True Blood”), Cory Hardrict (“American Sniper”), Arlen Escarpeta (“Into the Storm”) and Kwame Patterson (“The Wire”); Terrell Carter (“Empire”); Adam Rodriguez (“Criminal Minds,” “Jane the Virgin”); Hill Harper (“The Good Doctor”); Comedian Gary Owens; Actress and American DJ Caroline D’Amore (“Los Angeles Pizza Girl”); Philadelphia Eagles Defensive End Bryan Braman; WWE Diva CJ (Lana) Perry (“Smackdown Live,” “Total Divas”); and Model Cynthia Bailey.

ABOUT THE SHOW

Daytime gets a dose of no-holds barred honesty, energy and witty commentary courtesy of one of the country's most outspoken cultural voices, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson. The syndicated talker which launched a four week test run on select Sinclair affiliates, also features co-hosts Claudia Jordan (“The Celebrity Apprentice,” “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”), Psychologist Dr. Dan Ratner and Executive Producer Ice-T will guest host a number of episodes.  Irreverent and witty at its core, The Raw Word is a daily talk show that specializes in a new kind of narrative – where the ordinary and the extraordinary get equal billing and where the conversation focuses squarely on what we all have in common vs. pointing to our differences. The perfect mix of celebrity and human interest, Dyson will put a spotlight on the relevant and relatable – whether he is going one-on-one with one of Hollywood’s top A-listers or is engaging in meaningful dialogue with someone who could be your next-door neighbor, Dyson’s goal is to give audiences what they’ve been craving – a show where love of life and laughter rule the day and a place where they can expect the unexpected. Unfiltered and uncensored in every way – Dr. Michael Eric Dyson always says exactly what you’re thinking.

The Raw Word can be seen on the following stations:

WPNT Pittsburgh, PA — MY 2PM
WRDC Raleigh, NC — MY 2PM
WUTB Baltimore, MD (Deerfield) — MY 10AM
WUXP Nashville, TN — MY 1PM

WSMH Flint/Saginaw/Bay City, MI — FOX 9AM
WRSP Champaign/Springfield, IL — FOX 10AM
WTWC.2 Tallahassee, FL — FOX 3PM
WGXA Macon, GA — FOX 1PM

WCGV Milwaukee, WI — MY 10AM
EKRC Cincinnati, OH — CW 2PM
WMYA Greenville/Spartanburg, SC/Asheville, NC — MY 12PM
KVCW.2 Las Vegas, NV — MY 12PM

WWMT.2 Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo, MI — CW 11AM
WTTO Birmingham, AL — CW 9AM
WNYO Buffalo, NY — MY 10AM
WJTC Mobile, AL/Pensacola, FL (Deerfield) — IND 11AM

Filmed at CBS STUDIO CENTER in Studio City (Stage 15), The Raw Word is a production of MEDE (Michael Eric Dyson Enterprises) in association with Final Level Productions. The series is executive produced by Andre Jetmir (Ice & Coco, TLC's Beyond Tough), Grammy winning musician and actor Ice-T and Robert Parada; co-executive producers are Dr. Michael Eric Dyson and Keegan Heise (The Doctors, To Tell the Truth). 

Check http://rawword.com/ for more information and local listings.  Viewers can join the conversation on Twitter @therawwordtv or Facebook @TheRawWordTV