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Category Archives: talk radio
Shocker: Rush Limbaugh says something nice about First Lady
Rummaging through the talk radio guy comments about President Obama’s State-of-the-Union speech, I was set back on my heels by an actual nice thing Rush Limbaugh said about First Lady Michelle Obama. Of course, the meditation is front-loaded with left-handed … finish reading Shocker: Rush Limbaugh says something nice about First Lady
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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Call Sign Changes in San Francisco: KKSF to KOSF, KNEW to KKSF, and KKGN to KNEW
As part of an overall re-branding and re-formatting effort across several Clear Channel-owned stations in San Francisco, call signs for KKSF, KNEW, and KKGN were changed yesterday. The station formerly known as KKSF, now branded as oldies station 103.7 FM, … finish reading Call Sign Changes in San Francisco: KKSF to KOSF, KNEW to KKSF, and KKGN to KNEW
Posted in commercial radio, talk radio
Tagged Clear Channel, iHeartRadio, KKGN, KKSF, knew, KOSF, San Francisco talk radio
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Lynn Samuels: liberal tweaker of liberals, 1942-2011
Like lots of New York radio listeners circa the late 1970s, I first heard Lynn Samuels when she was a regular host on Pacifica station WBAI. A classic talker from the free form era, Samuels mastered a kind of earthy … finish reading Lynn Samuels: liberal tweaker of liberals, 1942-2011
KCSB Revisits Controversial Sean Hannity Talk Show Circa 1989
As part of KCSB‘s 50th anniversary celebration, the college radio station at University of California, Santa Barbara is digging into their archives and re-broadcasting some vintage material. As it turns out, one of their most notarious alums is conservative talk … finish reading KCSB Revisits Controversial Sean Hannity Talk Show Circa 1989
Posted in college radio, talk radio
Tagged college radio, college radio history, Sean Hannity, talk radio
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KGO Cuts Talk Shows, Angers Many San Francisco Listeners
A big programming shake-up took place at San Francisco radio station KGO this week. The commercial AM radio station launched an all news format yesterday, much to the chagrin of fans of its talk shows. Word initially came out last … finish reading KGO Cuts Talk Shows, Angers Many San Francisco Listeners
Posted in commercial radio, talk radio
Tagged Green 960, KGO, KKGN, news, news/talk, San Francisco radio
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Harold Camping Issues Vague Apology, Says World will End without Warning
October 21, 2011 came and went and Family Radio founder Harold Camping’s dire predictions about the end of the world occurring on that date never came to be. Although he’s been recuperating from a stroke and is rumored to be … finish reading Harold Camping Issues Vague Apology, Says World will End without Warning
Posted in religious radio, talk radio
Tagged Christian radio, Family Radio, Harold Camping, Judgment Day, May 21, October 21, religious radio
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Occupy Wall Street organizers will hold live interactive teleconference on Wednesday
Occupy Wall Street organizers Justin Wedes and Sandra will hold a live interactive Tele-Forum on Wednesday, October 19. The call-in will begin at 4:00 PM EST (1:00 PM PST, USA) and last for an hour and thirty minutes. “During this … finish reading Occupy Wall Street organizers will hold live interactive teleconference on Wednesday
Posted in Internet radio, talk radio
Tagged Justin Wedes, Maestro Conferencing, Occupy Wall Street
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Family Radio Airs Replacement Programs in Open Forum Slot
Much of my obsession with Harold Camping’s Family Radio empire has been a direct result of his live call-in radio show “Open Forum.” On the air for 50 years, the show was an amazing glimpse into the beliefs of the … finish reading Family Radio Airs Replacement Programs in Open Forum Slot
Posted in religious radio, talk radio
Tagged Christian radio, Family Radio, Harold Camping, Judgment Day, May 21, May 21 2011, Open Forum, religious radio
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Family Radio’s “Open Forum” On Hiatus While Harold Camping Recovers from Stroke
Last week there were reports that Family Radio‘s 50-year-old “Open Forum” program was being cancelled in light of Family Radio founder Harold Camping’s recent stroke on June 9th. In recent months, the religious network’s call-in talk show has been a … finish reading Family Radio’s “Open Forum” On Hiatus While Harold Camping Recovers from Stroke
Posted in religious radio, talk radio
Tagged Family Radio, Harold Camping, Judgment Day, May 21 2011, Open Forum, religious radio
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