In April 2001, WRKS became the New York home for the nationally syndicated "Tom Joyner Morning Show", as Isaac Hayes chose not to renew his contract with the station; he remained for a few months to host the local segments within the program (known on the station as "The Tom Joyner Morning Show with Isaac Hayes"). Joyner's first stint on WRKS lasted only two years; the station picked up his program again in the Spring of 2011. In 2003, author and "relationship expert" Michael Baisden became host of the afternoon show, which later became syndicated nationally in January 2005.