Joe Madison Biography
Joe Madison alternatively known as “The Black Eagle” or “Madison”, is an American radio talk-show host and activist heard daily on SiriusXM Urban View. Madison began his broadcasting career in 1980 at Detroit’s WXYZ-AM radio station.
Joe Madison Age / Birthday
As of 2023, Madison is 74 years old, he was born on June 16, 1949, in Dayton, Ohio, in the United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on June 16 every year.
Joe Madison Height / Measurements
Madison is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Joe Madison Partner / Wife
Madison’s wife’s name is Sharon. They have been married for over 45 years and share a beautiful life. Sharon is also Joe’s executive producer, playing a vital role in his successful radio career.
They currently reside in Washington, D.C.
Joe Madison First Wife
Madison has only been married once, to his current wife Sherry Madison. No public information or reliable sources indicate him having a first wife.
Joe Madison Kids / Children
Madison has four children with his wife, Sharon: Michelle, Shawna, Jason, and Monesha. The eldest child, Michelle, is known for her work as a television producer and author. She has produced shows for networks like BET and TV One, and her book, “Black Pearls: America’s First Black Millionaires,” tells the stories of successful African Americans during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Shawna is a successful entrepreneur and businesswoman. She is the founder and CEO of Madison & Madison Consulting, a firm that provides marketing and communications services to clients in the healthcare and education industries.
Jason is a private person and there is not much information available about him publicly. However, it is known that he is involved in some aspects of the entertainment industry. Monesha is the youngest child and is following in her father’s footsteps in the world of media and activism. She is a graduate of Howard University and has worked as a production assistant for several television shows. She is also passionate about social justice issues and has been involved in various advocacy campaigns.
Joe Madison Family / Relatives
Madison manages to keep information regarding his parents away from the limelight. Additionally, he shares no information regarding whether he has any siblings or not. We will update this information once it’s available.
Joe Madison Ancestry
Madison has taken a DNA test indicating he has ancestry in Sierra Leone and Mozambique. Research done for Finding Your Roots revealed that his great-grandfather was a white man from South Carolina who fought for the Confederates during the American Civil War, and his biological grandfather was included in the Tuskegee syphilis experiment.
Joe Madison Education
He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, with a bachelor’s degree. The University awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2019.
Joe Madison Career
In the early 1990s, Madison joined the diverse lineup at WWRC-AM, bringing a unique perspective that touched on racial issues while catering to the station’s multiracial audience. When the station underwent talent changes and a format shift in 1998, he departed to launch an online chat show. His journey also included a stint at WOL-AM and syndication on the Radio One Talk Network and its XM satellite channel, departing WOL in 2013.
Currently, you can catch Madison on Urban View channel 126, SiriusXM, Monday through Friday from 6 am to 10 am. Notably, he achieved a record-breaking marathon from Feb. 25 to 27, 2015, talking for an impressive 52 hours on his SIRIUS XM talk show, a feat officially recognized by the Guinness World Record Organization.
Throughout his career, Madison has been vocal about issues such as CIA involvement in cocaine transportation to the United States. He actively sought evidence, advocated for the declassification of related documents, and, on October 15, 1996, participated in a hunger strike alongside Dick Gregory and John Newman to support legislation on this matter. A quarter-century later, he announced another hunger strike, this time to advocate for voting rights legislation.
Joe Madison Net Worth
Through Madison’s career as a host and activist, he has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $6 Million and $ 7 Million.
Joe Madison Show
The Joe Madison Show, also known as The Black Eagle, is a popular American radio talk show hosted by Joe Madison. It airs weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on SiriusXM Urban View (Channel 126). The show covers a variety of topics, including politics, current events, social justice, race relations, culture, and more.
Madison is known for his in-depth interviews with prominent figures from all walks of life, as well as his lively and engaging discussions with callers. The show attracts a diverse audience of listeners from all over the country. Madison’s passionate and thought-provoking commentary resonates with people who are concerned about social justice and want to hear a different perspective on the issues of the day.
Joe Madison Facebook, and Instagram
Madison is active on his social media accounts. He has about 233k followers on his Facebook Page, and around 27.1k followers on his Instagram account.