Radio host, syndicated columnist, and CNN analyst Roland S. Martin will be filling the coveted spot on the Tom Joyner Morning Show left open by Tavis Smiley. Martin, who will act as "senior news analyst" on the show, was named one of Ebony's 150 most influential African Americans. "I am excited to join The Tom Joyner Morning Show, which has been at the forefront of community advocacy in Urban radio," said Martin. "As senior analyst, my goal is to bring clarity and a sense of purpose to the morning show's eight million listeners on the issues surrounding the current presidential election, but also provide a common sense perspective on the many other social and cultural issues of the day through interviews with top newsmakers, and occasionally commentary." [RO]