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Category Archives: politix
Michael Savage: Ron Paul supporters are hysterical, dyed-in-wool liberals
Earlier this week we explored how left wing listener supported radio station KPFA in Berkeley is debating Republican libertarian candidate Ron Paul. Just to be bi-partisan, now let’s see how conservative talk radio guy Michael Savage is handling the Texas … finish reading Michael Savage: Ron Paul supporters are hysterical, dyed-in-wool liberals
Posted in Heard on the radio, politix, talk radio
Tagged Michael Savage, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul
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Racist or empire foe (or both?); KPFA vets the Ron Paul question
Berkeley, California based listener supported station KPFA did an interesting and informative program on the candidacy of libertarian Republican Ron Paul on Tuesday. KFPA talk show host, Mitch Jeserich, hosted the discussion on his Letters and Politics show as Republicans … finish reading Racist or empire foe (or both?); KPFA vets the Ron Paul question
Posted in community radio, Heard on the radio, politix
Tagged Iowa Caucuses, KPFA, Ron Paul
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President Obama nominates 2 new candidates for FCC, potential impact on radio and internet policy is unclear
The FCC is currently down one commissioner due to Republican Meredith Atwell Baker stepping aside last spring. Democrat Michael Copps is on an “extended term” that is set to end at the end of this Congressional term. So the FCC … finish reading President Obama nominates 2 new candidates for FCC, potential impact on radio and internet policy is unclear
Posted in FCC, politix
Tagged Ajit Varadaraj Pai, commissioner, FCC, Jessica Rosenworcel, Sen. Chuck Grassley
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Lisa Simeone keeps job with World of Opera
The good news is that Occupy DC participant Lisa Simeone will retain her job as host of NPR World of Opera. The This is NPR blog has a brief notice mentioning that World of Opera sponsor WDAV will keep Simeone … finish reading Lisa Simeone keeps job with World of Opera
NPR opera host under fire for “Occupy DC” role
This just in from the This is NPR blog. We recently learned of World of Opera host Lisa Simeone’s participation in an Occupy DC group. World of Opera is produced by WDAV, a music and arts station based in Davidson, … finish reading NPR opera host under fire for “Occupy DC” role
NPR: He’s “Mr. Obama” to us
It seems that NPR listeners are grumbling again about the network’s practice of calling President Obama “Mr. Obama,” rather than using “President” on a consistent basis. “A number of listeners have written in recent weeks complaining that NPR reporters refer … finish reading NPR: He’s “Mr. Obama” to us
Occupy Wall Street occupies the airwaves, too
This post by John Anderson originally appeared at DIYmedia.net and is republished here by permission. Two decades ago, thousands of people took to the air without permission from the FCC to protest the agency’s draconian policies regarding access to the … finish reading Occupy Wall Street occupies the airwaves, too
Posted in economics, politix
Tagged micropower radio, Occupy Wall Street, pirate radio, protest, unlicensed radio, Zuccotti Park
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Future of Music Coalition to honor FCC Commissioner Michael Copps
The Future of Music Coalition is a more than decade-old organization that advocates for the interests of musicians and their livelihoods in the contemporary media and networked environment. At its upcoming annual policy summit the FMC will be honoring FCC … finish reading Future of Music Coalition to honor FCC Commissioner Michael Copps
Posted in FCC, music, politix
Tagged FMC, Future of Music Coalition, Michael Copps, policy summit, SoundExchange
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September 11 and the radio revolution
How has radio changed since September 11, 2001? Has media consolidation and the Internet radio revolution altered the medium for the better? What do we need from radio now? Continue reading
This American Life: advice needed on podcasts
Ira Glass of This American Life says he’s going to give his nephew’s high school class a seminar on podcasting. But he could use some advice, Glass writes: Specifically: what topics seemed to work the best to energize the kids … finish reading This American Life: advice needed on podcasts
Posted in podcasting, politix, public radio
Tagged CPB, Ira Glass, podcast, This American Life
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