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Matt Galloway
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| Born | 1970 (age 54–55) |
| Occupation | CBC Radio broadcaster |
| Known for | The Current, Metro Morning |
Matt Galloway is a well-known Canadian radio host. He started hosting The Current on CBC Radio One in January 2020. Before that, he was the host of Metro Morning in Toronto from 2010 to 2019. Matt Galloway also hosted other national shows like Canada Live and Podcast Playlist.
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About Matt Galloway
Where Matt Galloway Grew Up
Matt Galloway was born in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, in 1970. His mother was from Europe, and his father was African-American. He grew up in a place called Kimberley, Ontario.
Matt Galloway's Education
Matt Galloway went to York University in Toronto. He finished his studies there in 1994.
Matt Galloway's Radio Career
Hosting The Current
Matt Galloway became the main host of The Current on January 6, 2020. This is a big national news show on CBC Radio. He took over from Anna Maria Tremonti, who was the host before him.
Hosting Metro Morning
Before The Current, Matt Galloway was famous for hosting Metro Morning. This show is on CBC Radio's Toronto station, CBLA-FM. He hosted Metro Morning from 2010 until December 6, 2019. He took over this role from Andy Barrie.
Early Radio Work
From 2004 to February 2010, Matt Galloway hosted Here and Now. This was a local afternoon show on CBC Radio in Toronto. Before becoming a CBC host, he wrote for a newspaper called NOW. He also worked as a music director for a college radio station, CHRY-FM. He was also a producer for another radio show called Brave New Waves.
Matt Galloway's Personal Life
Matt Galloway enjoys riding his bicycle. He lives in Toronto with his wife and their two daughters.
