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zentrum

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73. Really hope

Sun Apr 5, 2015, 07:45 PM

Apr 2015

….you're right.

I should clarify--- the reason stations are dropping all political talk, left or right, is that they don't want the trouble that comes with political talk, on both sides.

If the left defends Ferguson protestors, for example —advertisers hear from Tea baggers about that and on and on. So no political talk is safe from the corporate point of view. Thus, they want to drop it all, is the rumor I've heard.

But I see your point and hope it comes to pass. I think radio is a powerful vehicle.

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