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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

Aug 4, 2014

The Rick Baker Radio Show Sunday Nights: Where in the world is Rick Baker

from the ronnie republic radio round-up.......

Update: August 4, 2014

Just wondering if anyone out there has any information about the Rick Baker Radio Show. Really enjoyed it and I wonder if it will be on again at a later date.

True crime is an interesting hobby and radio listening. There are so many people out there that are very concerned and saddened by the events that took place around the McStay family.

The lady who wanted to place a memorial bench in San Clemente was truly inspirational. She talked about the family with kindness and respect.

Perhaps the individual, Gray Hughes, would be interested in doing a show like Rick's. I bet people would listen and call in. It would be interesting to hear a detective like Mark Furhman, or really, any experienced law enforcement that works on this type of case, give us his or her take on things.

I just think it is real good radio to find out what makes the police tick--we love to criticize but we are lost without them.

Good show--hope to see or hear it again soon or one like it.

Does any one out there know the story of Rick Baker and the reward money--that would be a fun aspect to explore, as well.

Also, would love to hear the original interview or a new interview with Mountain Mist.

Comments welcome.....agree or disagree.

sat. update: Mountain Mist will be a guest at a later date.....please keep checking rick's blog for comments and the latest on the Sunday show.......cl

copied from Rick's website:

The Justice For The McStay Show – NOW, More Than Ever

After last night's CNN failure of the McStays, this show is needed now more than ever.

If the national network is afraid to ask the tough questions of the players in this case, what hope do the rest of us have? CNN should be ashamed.

We must keep this case in the news, the public's eye. Joey and his family deserve this and I am sure he would have done it for any one of us.

Listening carefully to the SBSD Sheriff, I got the feeling that he is not expecting this case to be solved anytime soon.

Someone knows what happened. Someone needs to talk. Let's keep Joey and his family front and center.

The show is not about me. I want to here from you. I will take unlimited callers for each two-hour show and you will be able to talk with the guests I bring on.

July 6 inaugural show: Special Guest is Mountain Misst, Forensic Astrologist
(Second hour discussion about CNN show)

I appreciate those of you who have offered to advertise or offset expenses for the show, but I've got this. Thanks again.

Every Sunday night from 7-9pm EST on BlogTalk radio. Here is the LINK

Here is a link to the radio show Sunday Evening of Rick Baker talking about the McStay family:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/justiceforthemcstays/2014/07/06/mountain-misst-interview-cnn-show-discussion

here is a link to the blog spot of rick g baker:

http://rickgbaker.blogspot.com/