WTVN officials apologize for words

[The Straight Story]

WTVN officials apologize for words
Talk-radio's plan to give away trip to Phoenix seen as insensitive


A local talk-radio station has apologized for insensitive language it used to promote a giveaway of a trip to Phoenix after Columbus' mayor suspended city travel to Arizona to protest a new immigration law, city and community representatives say.

Columbus officials said WTVN (610 AM) pledged this week to work with the city to build better community relations after the controversial promotion.

The apology reportedly came on-air last week and during a meeting with community leaders on Tuesday. The promotion, which ran in May, characterized Phoenix as a city "where Americans are proud and illegals are scared." It also suggested that the winner could spend the weekend "chasing aliens."

The giveaway offended many advocacy groups, including Reform Immigrants for America, which held a news conference denouncing the promotion.

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2010/06/12/wtvn-officials-apologize-for-words.html?sid=101

[Maccagirl]

1. WTVN is a typical wingnut AM station

Haven't listened in decades. This story is no surprise.

[The Straight Story]

2. Listened to them since I was 10 or younger

Last 6 years they have went off the rail. Got rid of Sterling and Steve 'Boom-Boom' Cannon. Replaced local shows with wing nuts.

I like my local talk, even if it is someone I don't agree with at least I can call in, they have local topics, etc.

I still listen to local the wacko KNZR guys in Bakersfield (online streaming).

610 only seems to have Corby left during the weekday.