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......
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
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 · Follow · 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?
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?
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.........
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.
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.
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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KOGO 600's Town Clown chip franklin Short-Leashed by LaDona Harvey
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."
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."
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.--
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Good riddence. Go back to the East Coast and complain about your abusive cop dad.
ReplyDeleteI was tired of Chip after the second year. But does anyone remember what was before him...it was terrible! So, he was a breath of fresh air at first. But he should have kept the window open, because it didn't take long for his hot air to take all the oxygen out of the room. I tried talking to him a couple of times, but it was more important for him to be right than to just be right.
ReplyDeleteI like Merrill. I like his voice, cadence and his ability to actually have a conversation with a listener. He's entertaining which is what I really like. Handel on KFI was probably funny 25 years ago, but his gay jokes, wife jokes, and total lack of principle (other than winning --he is an attorney after all) is really burdensome. Handel is such a joke...what a disgrace!
I love Merril and Linda and PJ......he has a good crew and they have a nice and funny and interesting interaction. The air of show is happy and light even is they discuss a serious subject. I could not take Chip's anger at 5 o'clock in the morning. Chip is talented, very talented but he has the anger of Bill O'Reilly. Perhaps a show like Chip's would be more tolerabe at a later hour.
DeleteMerrill can take it if the people call in and disagree--also the callers like him and are not afraid to say their mind.
I started my blog because Chip said unbelievable things about women and race--that is not the right way to represent San Diego. I could not believe he got away with saying that stuff.
Now I listen to Merrill and jump to Geraldo on my comp at 7 AM. He has a very good show, also, and it is fun to hear the New York callers. They act like they know Geraldo and he lets them talk without losing his cool, agree or disagree. He has the best radio I know of for a conservative station because one gets to hear both sides of the issue without anger. The New York callers are quite different than San Diego--they are almost more direct but more small town.
Merrill and Geraldo are both good radio listening and Merrill is a good representative for San Diego.
Thank you for commenting...can you enlighten us about Cliff Albert and just wondering...what makes a radio station tick. For instance, why did Chip actually leave..was it finance or caller complaints or what...my blog is still flooded evry day with inquiries about Chip. He was very popular with an awful lot of people, too.
I really love listening to the stupid laughing of Merrill in the morning. Man, it's great to have someone laughing and laughing at the jokes he tells. Oh, it's a true riot!! I remember him not giving a clue to the listeners as to what the sound-bite was that he was playing and then didn't let the sound-bite run completely before stopping it at a point and then at another point and another and then commenting on how the accent of the person sounded, and then tried to speak in the same accent. HILARIOUS!!! Oh, I'm still laughing at it, because I still don't know what he was trying to get across to his listening audience...and still don't know what the sound-bite was!! Oh, what a hoot this guy is.
ReplyDelete...at least Chip had a coherent thought.
Good point made......people go on my blog every day looking for info about chip.......he is my highest search number and obviously he had and has many fans. There is not question about his brilliance and quick thinking. I wonder where he will end up eventually.....he is a very interesting person and one could chat about him endlessly.....what makes him tick and that kind of thing. He was just too much for me and finally I was laughing instead of cringing when Merrill and Lynda took over the morning show.
DeleteThank you for your comment....I would love to interview Chip.....he is a stunning character....agree or disagree he has a lot to offer......he is engaging but his harshness made me turn the dial. One day he went up against Martha Burk........his excitement over trying to disarm her was excruciating. Fortunately he did not get very far as her intelligence out shined his. He was just way too much in the long run.