Clear Channel pulls Howard Stern from the radio

[Slayer 0]

I hate them changing something 99% of the audience enjoys because the 1% complains. Its absurd and just bad bussiness.

And therein lies the huge problem, namely that of minority control

 

I say we should go the other direction. Let everything be wide open, and then the minority can pigeonhole themselves in their safe little programs and let the rest of us live how we want

[kkktookmybabyaway 0]

Just heard on the radio that Stern's show is going back on the air in the markets he was booted from...

[Jobber of the Week 0]

Not all of them, nine of them.

[Guest MikeSC]

Where will the kids go for their discussions of lesbians?

-=Mike

[kkktookmybabyaway 0]

Your mom. That's who...

[Spaceman Spiff 0]

Here's a link to the story

 

NEW YORK (AP) - Howard Stern announced Wednesday that his syndicated morning show would appear in nine new markets, including four where his show was axed by the nation's largest radio chain for alleged indecency.

 

Stern said his program would air on stations in Houston; San Diego; Tampa, Fla.; Pittsburgh; Orlando, Fla.; Austin, Texas; West Palm Beach, Fla.; Rochester, N.Y.; and Fresno, Calif., all owned by Infinity Broadcasting.

 

Clear Channel Communications suspended Stern in February and dropped the country's best-known shock jock from its stations in Rochester, Orlando, San Diego, Pittsburgh and two other markets after complaints by federal regulators.

 

In early June, Clear Channel agreed to a record $1.75 million settlement with the Federal Communications Commission to resolve indecency complaints against Stern and other radio personalities.

 

Stern's nationally syndicated show features graphic sexual discussion and humor. With Wednesday's announcement, the show appears on 45 stations - most of them owned by Viacom Inc.'s Infinity Broadcasting unit - and draws millions of die-hard listeners.

 

Stern made the announcement at a news conference aired live on his radio show. He railed against the increased scrutiny he has received in recent months from the FCC.

 

``I'm not taking it sitting down,'' Stern said Wednesday.

 

He said entering the new markets - in approximately two weeks - was a message to the FCC, which has tightened its enforcement of indecency standards. Stern and the FCC have battled for years, with Infinity paying $1.7 million in 1995 to settle various violations by the DJ.

 

Stern said the FCC's enforcement ``has a chilling effect on all broadcasters.''

 

``The FCC is on a witch hunt,'' he said.

 

Federal law bars radio stations and over-the-air television channels from airing references to sexual and excretory functions between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., when children may be tuning in. The rules do not apply to cable and satellite channels or satellite radio.

 

Clear Channel, in dumping Stern, said it feared any continued association with the DJ and his raunchy show might led to losing their station licenses.

 

Joel Hollander, president and chief operating officer of Infinity, expressed his support for Stern.

 

``Howard has dominated the radio landscape for more than 20 years,'' Hollander said. Stern's listeners are ``one of the most loyal audiences in radio who will no doubt embrace his return.''

[kkktookmybabyaway 0]

Okie Dokie. The top-of-the-news update I heard was that he was coming back on the air in the markets he was booted from.

 

On one hand I like listening to Stern, sans lesbians and pornstar interviews because when you hear one of these you hear them all, but then again I don't want to hear him bitch about the FCC all morning...

[Guest MikeSC]

Your mom. That's who...

Oooh, burn....WAIT A MINUTE! THAT WAS DIRECTED AT ME! I'LL KILL YOU! I'LL BURN YOUR HOUSE DOWN AND PISS ON THE ASHES! I WILL CALL YOUR SOON-TO-BE WIFE "HIPPY" AND SAY YOU TOLD ME TO!!!

 

YOU WILL RUE THE DAY!!!

 

Or not. I feel a little sleepy today...

-=Mike

[kkktookmybabyaway 0]

Are you flaming me?...

[Guest MikeSC]

Are you flaming me?...

Oh you wish I were flaming you.

-=Mike

...The only good lesbian is one in prison who's been naughty and needs to be "punished" by the busty prison guards

[kkktookmybabyaway 0]

Speaking of hippies, the better half and I went to her co-worker's house becasue her friend popped out a kid and we had to say "hi" and shit.

 

Problem is this couple are new-age hippies and hate anything related to Republicans.

 

Needless to say it was ... interesting. Actually, this chick's hubby and I got along great because we both follow sports and play video games. I think we only got into one socialism/free-market debate. (Please God don't let Rant come into this thread.)

 

Video Games > Politics.

 

But with all that being said, if they ever stop by our place I so want to put a Bush/Cheney sign in our front lawn just for shits and giggles...

[Guest MikeSC]

Speaking of hippies, the better half and I went to her co-worker's house becasue her friend popped out a kid and we had to say "hi" and shit.

 

Problem is this couple are new-age hippies and hate anything related to Republicans.

 

Needless to say it was ... interesting. Actually, this chick's hubby and I got along great because we both follow sports and play video games. I think we only got into one socialism/free-market debate.

 

Video Games > Politics.

 

But with all that being said, if they ever stop by our place I so want to put a Bush/Cheney sign in our front lawn just for shits and giggles...

So, what did you play?

 

Oh, and is she hot and are they happily married?

-=Mike

[kkktookmybabyaway 0]

We didn't play any games -- we just talked about Madden football and D&D-based video games.

 

I guess they're happily married (or at least they were nine months ago), and besides the hippie-ness of the house/clothes/furnishings she seemed normal. Her lesser half kinda looks like Peter Jackson, only without the hair...