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Dec 4, 2015

The Strange and Cut Throat World of Talk Radio........

After listening to talk radio and writing about it for a really long time--seeing my favorites disappear without any explanation, and hearing unbelievable comments from crazy hosts without any repercussion whatsoever--I have come to the conclusion that radio must be the weirdest and most cut throat job out there in media land.

chloe louise--the ronnie republic radio round-up,,,,,,,,,any comments or posts are welcome, agree or disagree.

Loved listening to Geraldo Rivera and Noam Laden every day......wishing both of these very talented individuals the best.

copied from all access........

Bye Bye Dick 4 days ago

Geraldo - Seriously?

You made a hand shake deal with the Tricky-Dickies? What the hell were you thinking? These two guy are the shadiest operators on the planet! Perhaps you have missed all the complaints and backlash over the past few years of the shady deals, the mass firings of great people just to pad the bottom line so they could get their bonus packages!?

What in gods name were you smoking? These two jackrabbits have destroyed countless fabulous careers of some very talented people. What made you think you were immune to their back stabbing nonsense? Are you that special in your own mind? You must have an ego to match those two ass-hats for sure!!

Lew Dickley used to give these awesome speeches about how Cumulus was poised to run Clear Channel or now i-fart media into the ground. He was convinced he could have Cumulus take over the world. He and John are both giant bags of wind. Or, a big puffy cloud. They look and talk big, but have no substance.

Shut your whiny pie hole for just a minute... take what you are feeling right now (you know... betrayed, short sided, lied to, taken advantage of, used, abused, un-appreciated... I could go on) and now... take those feelings and realize that there are literally thousands of people who have been through the same ringer you think you have been singled out for.

You poor soul... getting canned after Thanksgiving. Oh, the tears.

Shut the fuck up. I got canned shortly after Christmas. As did many of my other co-workers. And that 'blood letting' procedure was even after Cumulus so blatantly announced that there would be no more bonuses on rating performances, no contracts, non of it... oh, but they did want to hold folks to non-competes.

You my friend are a total dumbass.

Take your lumps. Shut your hole and deal with it.

We all have

Geraldo Rivera Exits WABC/New York Amidst Drama, Acrimony

November 30, 2015 at 4:01 AM (PT)

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GERALDO RIVERA told his FACEBOOK followers this weekend that he has been let go at CUMULUS News-Talk WABC-A/NEW YORK, and he blamed new CEO MARY BERNER and NEW YORK VP/Market Manager CHAD LOPEZ for not honoring his handshake agreement with former CUMULUS programming chief JOHN DICKEY.

A post on WEDNESDAY (11/25) said, "To fans of my ‪#‎77WABCradio‬ show this may be goodbye. I’ve just been informed by Mary.Berner@Cumulus.com the new CUMULUS MEDIA CEO & by Chad.Lopez@Cumulus.com the NEW YORK VP/Market Manager that they do not intend to honor the handshake deal I made with the ousted company chief JOHN DICKEY, an agreement to extend my current contract for a year. The decision to renege on our deal on the eve of THANKSGIVING is especially upsetting coming in the wake of my emotionally charged and highly rated coverage of the PARIS massacre and frantic efforts by authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice. Last year, the VILLAGE VOICE named me the ‘2014 Best AM Radio Host in NYC’, writing in part, 'GERALDO RIVERA actually has something to say. The guy understands the issues of the day and has enough confidence in his opinions to call bullshit on blowhards,' which I’m doing here."

A subsequent, much longer post on SATURDAY outlined CUMULUS' financial problems, called LEW and JOHN DICKEY "honorable" but "over-extended and prey to hedge funders who gobbled up enough clout to oust them as managers and install someone who had no experience in broadcasting but who apparently impressed those adventurous investors." He said he was locked out of his studio as of FRIDAY although his contract expires DECEMBER 31st, and threatened to sue CUMULUS, saying that "because of their unforgivable disrespect I will fight them and they will end up costing their battered company far more in damages than they expect to save in my salary."

- See more at: http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/148105/geraldo-rivera-exits-wabc-new-york-amidst-drama-ac#sthash.SCdZ2u7l.dpuf

Geraldo Riv

Sep 17, 2013

Chip Franklin--Out at KOGO Radio--from the UT

Chip Franklin no longer with KOGO Radio

By Jay Posner3:59 P.M.SEPT. 13, 2013

Chip Franklin, a fixture at KOGO-AM (600) since 2007, is no longer with the station.

The Clear Channel-owned station on Friday announced a new lineup beginning Monday and Franklin was not included. Afternoon host Chris Merrill will be in the morning-drive spot previously handled by Franklin and LaDona Harvey (who joined Franklin early this year).

Harvey will be on from noon to 3 p.m., with the previous occupant of that time slot, Bob "Sully" Sullivan, shifting to 3 to 7 p.m.

"I had a great run at KOGO, and they have and continue to treat me in a highly professional manner," Franklin said via email. "Believe it or not, I have been very lucky. I still have a lot of great friends there and I sincerely wish them the very best.

"The new morning guy, Chris Merrill, is a friend and a tremendous talent. Don't underestimate him.

"It's all good."

Franklin, 56, came to San Diego from Baltimore six years ago. He also has worked as a stand-up comic and music performer. The KOGO website referred to him as "San Diego's most popular morning talk show host."

A few years ago KOGO was often the top-rated station in San Diego. But ratings have declined in recent years and in August, KOGO ranked 17th among San Diego stations rated by Arbitron.

Cliff Albert, KOGO program director, could not be reached for comment. In the statement released by the station, Albert was quoted as saying: "Our goal is to inform and entertain in a way that connects with our listeners and this lineup adjustment helps us accomplish that." Franklin's name was not mentioned in the news release.

Merrill recently gained attention when he made controversial comments about the appearance of one of the women who accused then-Mayor Bob Filner of sexual harassment.

Andy Davies · · San Diego, California

Cliff Albert's reference in the press release to needing to connect to listeners is a tacit admission that the lineup was becoming too out-of-touch with listeners. Why? The fiscal woes of parent Clear Channel has forced KOGO to gut a once award-winning news and public affairs department such the 'News-Talk' has become a misnomer. The Bob Filner imbroglio really exposed Baltimore expat Chip Franklin as our of touch with San Diego politics. Franklin's eagerness to talk over or cut off those he didn't agree with didn't engender many new followers either.

The new lineup has potential to reclaim some listeners but has a long way to go to rebuild the station into a go-to source for local news and talk.

Though he has his detractors, I'm happy to see Sully get a strong afternoon drive slot to engage listeners in local issues.

Just one question -- is Merrill going to keep his Friday 'Speakeasy' tradition but move it to morning drive?

copied from the UT..........................

here is a link to the page....most of the comments are very favorable to chip franklin:

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/sep/13/chip-franklin-kogo-radio/

Sep 14, 2013

Chip Franklin--Finally Out at KOGO

Was Chip Franklin on his way out for a long time, now?

Obviously talented and intelligent and extremely quick thinking but his repeated call for vigilante justice could be offensive--particularly vigilante justice against women.
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One morning he called for restaurant smokers to be gunned down rather than have another government ruling about smoking--he is always against more big government rules--motorcycle helmet rules, etc.

This statement was immediately erased from the podcast and when questioned the webmaster said they only erase commercials and their talk is meant to be provocative and interesting.............

The addition of the very popular and strong LaDona Harvey immediately made the morning drive tolerable and entertaining. LaDona actually had the gift of curtailing chip's on-air anger and showing off his talents--once LaDona went on vacation he was up to his old tricks.

chip was just way too caustic at 5 o'clock in the morning. Just this week he again called for someone to be beat-up--on more than one occasion.......before the radio dial went over to 760................

agree or disagree...all comments are welcome......chip, you can comment, too. I know you read my blogs as evidenced by your comments in Salon......everyone wants to hear what you have to say, and "your take" on the situation..............

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this is an interesting comment from the UT posting on chip not being included in KOGO's new fall line-up......

Andy Davies · · San Diego, California

this is a link to the UT page on chip:
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/sep/13/chip-franklin-kogo-radio/

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here we go with a blog post from Salon with a response from chip:

http://open.salon.com/blog/chloelouise/2011/08/24/chip_franklinironic_violent_or_just_plain_stupid

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the ronnie republic post from April 10.........

San Diego Radio KOGO 600's Town-Clown chip franklin Short-Leashed by LaDona Harvey

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KOGO 600's Town Clown chip franklin Short-Leashed by LaDona Harvey

Right, it took the big beautiful wild horse of a lady, LaDona Harvey to stomp-out the bald-headed bad boy of San Diego talk radio, chip franklin.

It's about time--he was way out of control--I imagine it was almost time for him to go off the air after his producer Don Ayres was removed and news ladies were added to neutralize the acid tongue of shock-jock, chip.

chip was all over those girls verbally with a certain exuberance that was cringing to hear at that hour of the morning.

Is there anyone who can control chip?.........

This morning chip and LaDona were conducting a serious go-round, the verbal brawl was impending--LaDona was winning and the caller confirmed it, "You've lost this one, chip!"

LaDona will not back down. chip does not ever want to give up or be beat in an discussion--if the argument loss is imminent he goes "O'Reilly."

I don't want to hurt chip's feelings, as if that were possible, but I have only written one post about LaDona Harvery and people are searching my blog daily for more info--where is she..... is chip on his way out....why did she go to mornings....every day....it's taking up the whole page.

The search race has been won by LaDona, Mayor Bob Filner coming in with a close second and chip franklin last...unless he acts-up, then his searches top the list.

LaDona and chip are very talented and strong personalities but chip's war on women and violent outbursts were very hard listening at the 5 AM hour.

Do I agree with Ladona, often not, but like the lady she loves to wrangle, Gloria Allred, she does not mind standing up for her beliefs.

I think she is almost too harsh in some of her philosophies about women (apparently, she always likes to read the fine print before she dives into anything--not all ladies have that opportunity, LaDona) but, nevertheless, her talent and strength and self-belief prevail.

Good job, Ladona.

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Apr 10, 2013

San Diego Radio KOGO 600's Town-Clown chip franklin Short-Leashed by LaDona Harvey

KOGO 600's Town Clown chip franklin Short-Leashed by LaDona Harvey

Right, it took the big beautiful wild horse of a lady, LaDona Harvey to stomp-out the bald-headed bad boy of San Diego talk radio, chip franklin.

chip was all over those girls verbally with a certain exuberance that was cringing to hear at that hour of the morning.

Is there anyone who can control chip?.........

The search race has been won by LaDona, Mayor Bob Filner coming in with a close second and chip franklin last...unless he acts-up, then his searches top the list.

LaDona and chip are very talented and strong personalities but chip's war on women and violent outbursts were very hard listening at the 5 AM hour.

Do I agree with Ladona, often not, but like the lady she loves to wrangle, Gloria Allred, she does not mind standing up for her beliefs.

Good job, Ladona.

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chloelouise

Dec 4, 2015

The Strange and Cut Throat World of Talk Radio........

Geraldo Rivera Exits WABC/New York Amidst Drama, Acrimony

November 30, 2015 at 4:01 AM (PT)

Geraldo Riv

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