Sequestration Prompts Attempt to Silence U.S. Radio Broadcasting

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Newscom The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) recently informed its workforce about sequestration cuts to Voice of America’s (VOA) shortwave and medium-wave broadcasting. Ironically, the Board is cutting the most cost-effective part of its organization: radio. It would be more rational to cut the bloated management and administration of the International Broadcasting Bureau, which accounts… Read more »

Conservative Radio Host: Bill O’Reilly’s Mockery Of Gay Marriage Opponents A ‘Hanging Offense’

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Conservative radio host and frequent guest on both Fox News Channel and MSNBC, Steve Deace, fired off a warning to Republicans warming to the idea of ending the GOP’s opposition to same-sex marriage rights. During his daily radio broadcast on Monday, the influential Iowa-based talker called comments like those made by Fox News host Bill… Read more »

L.A. Times Lobs Its Biggest Insult at Playwright David Mamet: He Rants Like ‘Loudmouth Talk Radio’

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The Los Angeles Times theater critic is depressed that playwright David Mamet has stumbled so sadly off a right-wing cliff. In his "Critic's Notebook," Charles McNulty complained from a huge spread on the cover of the Sunday Arts and Books section that rambled on inside.  Liberal writers adore insulting conservatives as stooping to the sound… Read more »