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Morris O'Kelly (Mo'Kelly)

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Morris W. O'Kelly (Mo'Kelly) is a radio, print, television and podcast professional specializing in politics and current affairs. His audio content was syndicated nationally for iHeartRadio and print work has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, USAToday, The Huffington Post and hundreds of other news and entertainment outlets. Mo'Kelly's domestic television analysis portfolio includes NewsNation, theGrio, MSNBC, CNN, C-SPAN, OAN, HLN, FOX 11 Los Angeles, NBC4, FOX Soul and Spectrum News SoCal. His international résumé includes CNN International, TalkTV and BBC Television.

@mrmokelly

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Political Commentator

BBC Radio
06.2011 - Current
  • Offered live, weekly political analysis for BBC radio programs, including Good Morning Scotland, 5Live, Newsweek and others.
  • Analyzed current events to provide insightful commentary for various BBC Radio programs.
  • Engaged audiences through live discussions, fostering interactive dialogue on trending topics.

Political Commentator/Podcast Host

Black Information Network/iHeartMedia
06.2020 - 10.2025

Executive Produced and voiced daily 2-Minute Warning audio commentaries airing nationally in more than 60 markets for iHeartRadio's Black Information Network. Produced podcast interview content and special political coverage, airing across network of 115 stations.

On-Air Personality

KFI AM640/iHeartMedia
12.2011 - 10.2025

Host of weekday show, 'Later with Mo'Kelly' and the previous 6-time award-winning news and opinion program, The Mo'Kelly Show on KFI AM640 and iHeartRadio. Produced podcasts and edited audio for distribution across iHeartRadio Network. Voiced advertisements for clients and special promotion.

  • Engaged audiences through compelling storytelling and live discussions on various topics.
  • Collaborated with producers to create dynamic on-air segments that resonate with listeners.
  • Conducted interviews with key figures, enhancing content quality and listener engagement.

Senior Supervising Producer

Tavis Smiley Group
04.2005 - 11.2010

Editorial Director for nationally syndicated news and opinion flagship radio program, The Tavis Smiley Show. Produced and edited audio podcast for airing and national distribution

  • Supervised production team to ensure timely and high-quality content delivery.
  • Developed and implemented strategic production plans to enhance workflow efficiency.

Sr. Webmaster Producer

Premiere Radio, AT40 W/ Ryan Seacrest
12.2003 - 09.2005

Website editorial director and associate producer for nationally syndicated radio show, American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest. Managed complete online presence of show.

  • Developed and maintained website content for AT40, ensuring alignment with branding guidelines.
  • Implemented SEO strategies to enhance site visibility and improve user engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Accomplishments

  • Entertainer of the Year - Latin Business Association (2021)
  • Radio Journalist of the Year - L.A. Press Club (2020)
  • Best Personality Interview - L.A. Press Club (2020)
  • NAEJ: Best News or Hard News Feature – Radio (2018)
  • Best News or Feature, Short Form - L.A. Press Club (2018)
  • Best 'In Memoriam' Feature - L.A. Press Club (2016)

Certification

  • American Government: Constitutional Foundations
  • Citizen Politics in America: Public Opinion, Elections, Interest Groups, and the Media
  • U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies
  • U.S. Political Institutions: Congress, Presidency, Courts, and Bureaucracy


- Harvard University EDX

Organizations

SAG-AFTRA

NABJ

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Timeline

Political Commentator/Podcast Host

Black Information Network/iHeartMedia
06.2020 - 10.2025

On-Air Personality

KFI AM640/iHeartMedia
12.2011 - 10.2025

Political Commentator

BBC Radio
06.2011 - Current

Senior Supervising Producer

Tavis Smiley Group
04.2005 - 11.2010

Sr. Webmaster Producer

Premiere Radio, AT40 W/ Ryan Seacrest
12.2003 - 09.2005

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Georgetown University
Morris O'Kelly (Mo'Kelly)