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Famous Media Quote
"The man who never looks into a newspaper is better informed then he who reads them, inasmuch as he who knows nothing is nearer to the truth then he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors."
-Thomas Jefferson 1807
What's happened to talk radio?
Once upon a time, talk radio hosts were free to openly discuss their opinions.
Today, national talk radio shows appear to fit the left or right political agenda's. Finding a national host that's truly independent and objective is difficult if not impossible.
In some markets, local talk has gone away completely or, stations that continue to offer local talk have become overly censored or soft.
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Thank you for visiting this important site. We hope to provide information that will not only enrage but enlightnen you as well. Before you dig to deep into the information found on our blog, I'd like to make this comment; Not all media companies or journalists are unethical or dishonest. Those who are, like in all segments of society, give those who aren't a bad name. That said, honest media companies and journalists need to do whatever possible to assist us in exposing those who are not. Yes, for some it will be difficult if not impossible. However, I'd encourage you to offer whatever assistance you can. I'm sure their are several retired writers and reporters with horror stories that the general public and journalism students need to know. Another item of public interest would be the dreaded blacklist. You know, people or issues where the boss has provided specific warnings against covering or, when you do, the editor or publisher alters your story without your input or approval. Journalism professors; Your direct participation is a desired outcome. Fixing and restoring the credibility of our media must begin at the local level. Letter to: News Corporation - Owners of Fox Broadcasting To: Teri Everett, Senior Vice President Good morning,
We (the people of Spokane) need your help. For over a century the Cowles Publishing companies have had their political way here in the Inland Northwest. Cowles Co. is being reported by www.camasmagazine.com to control over 80% of the local and regional news media. This number was reported prior to the sale of several additional Spokane radio stations once owned by Citadel Communications. One of these stations, 1510-KGA once carried several conservative talk shows that included retired L.A. detective Mark Fuhrman. Mr. Fuhrman helped bring justice to a former mayor (James West) who liked having sex with little boys. Mr. Fuhrman also played a key role in holding local Catholic priest's accountable for their sexual abuse of young boys.
If you choose to dig a little (www.camasmagazine.com and www.freedomfromthepress.net) you'll also become aware of major corruption surrounding the Cowles Companies and;
1) Fair Municipal Elections
2) The public's legal right to exercise the referendum process whenever required
3) Aggressive investigative journalists who attempted to be objective in their reporting and were fired
4) Biased reporting or omissions of fact surrounding issues that directly impact Cowles Co. holdings
A corrupt 'media monopoly' currently exist here. Fair-minded, extremely ethical citizens are being deprived of their public right to participate in their local, state and federal governments. We've seen first hand how the 'powers that be' attack anyone who seeks or holds public office and refuses to follow the direction of the power barons that are accustom to having their way.
By now you're starting to ask why I've sent this to corporate instead of the news desk?
Fox is currently aiding the Cowles Company here in Spokane. How? The local Fox affiliate get's 100% of its news and, the news production in itself is produced by KHQ-6, a Cowles Company.
Please, do the right thing... End your agreement with KHQ-6... Hire the most ethical and talented news people available. People like Tom Grant, a former investigative TV reporter who's job came to a crashing end after he started running stories about local Cowles Company corruption. In addition to Tom, Spokane needs Mark Fuhrman back on the airwaves, perhaps a live radio talk show that's either produced or picked up by an independent Spokane radio station?
As the Cowles corruption scandals enter into the civil litigation process, fair, ethical and honest reporting of this litigation will never be more important. Without your direct participation, honest reporting, as in the past, will never see the light of day for those without the power of the Internet...
Thank you for your time. I'd (www.freedomfromthepress.net) love to build and publish a list of media good guys. Perhaps Fox News is willing to earn our deepest respect and admiration for being 100% objective, ethical and, community-minded.
Steven Thompson Politics is Local, unless the local political process has become corrupted by a self-serving media. |
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