Magic Johnson’s TV Network Launching All Black ‘The View’ Like Talk Show

Apr 30, 2013

Magic Johnson’s cable network "[ASPiRE](http://www.aspire.tv)" is launching a talkshow similar to "The View" that will be co-hosted by five black women. [Variety has the details on the new program dubbed "Exhale:" ](http://variety.com/2013/tv/news/magic-johnsons-aspire-network-sets-femme-forward-talkshow-exclusive-1200419317/) > Weekly yakker aims to bring candid conversation to topics including family, relationships, career, money and faith. Co-hosts are journo Angela Burt-Murray, thesp and comedian Erin Jackson, helmer Issa Rae, author and TV anchor Rene Syler and actress Malinda Williams. > > "Exhale," produced by Lynne Robinson and Black Robin Media, will be Aspire’s third original series. Victoria Mahoney serves as director on "Exhale." "Exhale" launched in June 2012 through Comcast and Time Warner Cable. Johnson’s entry into the television arena came courtesy of communications giant Comcast Corp. as part of its agreement with the FCC and Department of Justice to diversify the cable landscape, the [L.A. Times reports. ](https://colorlines.com/archives/2012/02/magic_johnson_to_launch_24-hour_channel_with_uplifting_images_of_african_americans.html)