In his universal prayer, Alexander Pope makes clear that he knew that the imagination and our thoughts lead to actions. In Rwanda, media was used to create a climate where hundreds of thousands died, because imaginations were fed by the … [Read more...]
LISTEN TO RADIO BOSTON (90.9FM) TODAY AT 3PM!
Listen to Vic DiGravio, co-chair of the Committee Against the Repeal of the Alcohol Tax on Radio Boston (90.9FM) at 3PM today!!! You can also call in and voice your support: 800.423.TALK … [Read more...]
WGBH-FM: Dead air
For the third time this week, I got in the car and the radio (tuned to WGBH-FM 89.7) was singing a song of signal-free static. The two earlier static spectaculars came between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. Today's 100% content free experience came … [Read more...]
A rough start to WGBH radio’s new local shows
I'm all for more locally-focused programming on our public radio stations. WBUR has pretty much decided that it's not worth investing in; the once-a-week "Radio Boston" is moderately interesting, but once a week doesn't cut it. … [Read more...]
All Senate candidates will debate this Thursday, 9 a.m., on talk radio [2x updated]
Open Letter to Massachusetts Broadcast and Print Media Outlets November 9, 2009 Dear Media Outlet: The special election December 8th primary to replace Edward M. Kennedy in the United States Senate is now less than one month away. As … [Read more...]
Check out AM 1510 Revolution Boston – progressive talk is back!
In case you hadn't heard, progressive talk radio is back on the air in Boston! "AM 1510 Revolution Boston" is at (you guessed it) 1510 on your AM dial. It's a strong signal that you should be able to hear well throughout most of … [Read more...]
Help me out on right-wing radio this morning!
Fool that I am, I agreed to go on Michael Graham's radio show this morning. I'll be on from 11 a.m. to noon for his weekly wrap-up. He's on 96.9 FM (WTKK), or you can listen live at the station's website. So do me a big favor: … [Read more...]
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Boston Progressive Talk is On the Air!
What? No progressive talk in Boston? To someone who hasn't followed the story of progressive talk radio closely, the surprise might be that Boston, one of the most liberal areas in the country, should face such a struggle to put progressive … [Read more...]
Local Progressive Talk Host Jeff Santos Returns to Local Airwaves for Special Election Coverage
Starting today at 4pm Jeff Santos (formerly host of "The Jeff Santos Show" on WKOX/WXKS AM) returns to the airwaves in Boston on WWZN 1510 AM for special 2008 Election Coverage. Jeff will be broadcasting "Race 2008" from 4-5pm, … [Read more...]
“Living on Earth” is a really good show.
I keep meaning to post this every week: The Somerville-produced, WBUR-broadcast environment show "Living on Earth" is really very very good. It broadcasts at 7am on Sundays, which basically confines it to an audience of probably a few dozen … [Read more...]