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printWilliams discussed his own experience since he began grappling with multiple sclerosis a decade ago, joined by Manhattan Assemblyman Richard Gottfried, a prime sponsor of the state measure.
Montel Williams became a household name by hosting a national TV talk show that provided a platform for people to share their personal stories. Now Williams, who hosts the nationally syndicated daily radio show Montel Across America, is being recognized for sharing his own story as a medical marijuana patient and advocate—and in the process, giving voice to thousands of other medical marijuana users and caregivers whose struggles don’t make the news.
Adaptations of the word “decorated” can run the gamut from how aesthetically pleasing living environments are created or describing the way an artisan can bring something as basic as a birthday cake to life.
When it comes to one of the newest members of Air America Media’s weekday lineup though, it encompasses two completely different and marvelous meanings.
Not only does he proudly possess a plethora of honors of meritorious service to his country, Montel Williams is among the most decorated talk personalities to ever grace a television studio.
At the recent Poker Players Alliance (PPA) charity tournament benefiting the USO of Metropolitan Washington, talk show host Montel Williams was among those in attendance. A former chip leader of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event in years past, Williams has a wealth of poker experience under his belt on the world’s biggest stage.
At 3 a.m., most people, even most highly successful people, are deep in sleep, resting for the next challenging day. Not Montel Williams. The Daytime Emmy-winning talk show host stays awake and alert late into the night, averaging only four hours of sleep. For him, maximizing every hour of every day is a necessity. He oversees five businesses, a charitable foundation and a new syndicated radio talk show, with plans for new ventures in the works. All of this while battling multiple sclerosis, a disease that keeps him in almost constant pain.
What will the next scapegoat be, after mute swans are gone [“Deeply Divided Panel Backs Eradication of Mute Swans,” Metro, May 16]? Is there another bird or animal in line to pay the toll for what people are doing to the Chesapeake Bay?
Montel Williams does not lack confidence. As host of the new Air America radio show “Montel Across America,” the longtime TV host gets to show off his skills as a former motivational speaker. And he is fired up! In addition to discussing some of his marquee issues — he’s a longtime proponent (and user) of medical marijuana — the former military intelligence officer talked to TIME about running for office, the “Montel Stimulus Plan,” and why he considers Barack Obama to be a straight-up genius.
Famed talk show host Montel Williams recently landed a radio show on Air America. He lives in New York City and fishes in Tennessee. One day, he insists, he will “definitely” run for office. In the meantime, you can catch his show between 9 a.m. and noon EST each day.
After a successful daytime talk show and a long battle against multiple sclerosis, Montel Williams is turning to sales. He’ll be appearing on TV promoting his own branded health products, and despite less than favorable economic conditions, he’s hoping you’ll buy them.
As poker continues to grow in popularity its presence on television as a sport is also growing. Helen fletcher takes a look at its appeal.