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J. P. Pritchard and Lana Hughes Out (So is real News)

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by pgabriel, Jun 30, 2011.

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  1. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    For the Houston natives, I know these names are familiar. They are long time news anchors for KTRH radio. KTRH from since I can remember was a traditional AM news station that had mostly news programs from early morning till evening. Then they would delve into Larry King or some out there programs talking about aliens but I digress. Most of the day was radio broadcast news. They also were the first sports talk radio station in Houston after being down with the news.

    Enter the times of conservative talk. over the last ten years i guess the station has slowly evolved into conservative talk radio with almost no traditional news coverage. it really was the only radio news station i've known, and now they seem to be giving up the news broadcast all together. i know this subject has been discussed before but on television, on the main dial you could still get the local and national news broadcasts that you could count on from the last over fifty years. not so on radio, its disappearing rapidly. sad reality

    link just in case you want to read about these guys
     
    #1 pgabriel, Jun 30, 2011
  2. MadMax

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    Yeah, that sucks. "News" has to be slanted now.
     
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  3. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    you ought to read the comments this article has brought out on chron.com. true radio institutions in this town. unbelievable.
     
    #3 pgabriel, Jun 30, 2011
  4. Dubious

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    It's a sign of The Apocalypse
     
    #4 Dubious, Jun 30, 2011
  5. Qball

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    A overheard a fringe nut co-worker say that the reason conservatives in Texas are so into radio news is because when freedom fighters start the revolution to declare Texas as an independent nation, radio will be the best way to communicate. The feds will take over all TV stations to provide govt run news.

    I didn't know what to say.
     
    #5 Qball, Jun 30, 2011
  6. Kam

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    That's ToyCen level.
     
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  7. ChievousFTFace

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    Let me help...

    <iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5hfYJsQAhl0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #7 ChievousFTFace, Jun 30, 2011
  8. DonkeyMagic

    DonkeyMagic Member
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    go ahead and laugh...in the end you'll wish you had one of these

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    #8 DonkeyMagic, Jun 30, 2011
  9. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    I was just reading that on mikemcgruff.com right now.

    Next thing you know they'll replace Matt and Adam with Walton and Johnson.

    I can't wait to move out of this state when i graduate.

    BTW, this is their replacement.

    <iframe width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bK2R43CQivQ?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #9 REEKO_HTOWN, Jun 30, 2011
  10. DonkeyMagic

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    wait...so you are going to move out of a state because of their radio lineup?


    excuse me for a second...
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    #10 DonkeyMagic, Jun 30, 2011
  11. thadeus

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    Everything must make money. Things that make money are good. If something does not make money, then it is worthless.

    News on the radio does not make money, therefore it is worthless.
    Right-wing radio makes money, therefore it is good.

    Welcome to the United States of America.
     
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  12. ima_drummer2k

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    Oh, good. We just don't have enough local political talk-radio HACKS in this city yelling about the REALLY IMPORTANT issues of the day - like whether or not some kid stands up for the pledge of allegiance. What a unique and fresh perspective. :rolleyes:

    RIP real news radio.
     
    #12 ima_drummer2k, Jun 30, 2011
  13. MadMax

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    holy. crap.
     
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  14. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    come on Don-key, It's a combination of things that drives me away from living here. I've been planning on moving to Europe for the last 5 years. Just finishing up my international business degree.
     
    #14 REEKO_HTOWN, Jun 30, 2011
  15. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    I agree that the station is making the changes because of what makes money. however, to their slight defense, houston is probably (not probably, is) the largest conservative market not including outlying areas. The fourth largest city and the first of the four, NY, LA, Chicago, that is mostly conservative. especially including the surburbs.
     
    #15 pgabriel, Jul 2, 2011
  16. Air Langhi

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    This city elected a gay female mayor. Has consistently had a democratic mayor. I believe Obama actually won in Harris county so I don't know how you can say this is a conservative city.
     
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  17. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    well "all" big cities lean left, so i guess i should say including the surburbs.
     
    #17 pgabriel, Jul 2, 2011
  18. Commodore

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    All news is slanted, some broadcasters just don't reveal their biases. Faux objectivity gives what they report more perceived authority. They're the "real news" you see, other people aren't because they tell you where they're coming from instead of hiding their beliefs like "real news" people.

    Why would you listen to the radio for news (or TV for that matter)? A horribly inefficient way to stay informed. Why do you need the filter of J.P. Pritchard and Lana Hughes, are they talented news aggregators? If all they do is read copy, can hire an intern to do that much cheaper.

    We are moving toward the British newspaper model, that's a good thing.
     
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  19. Dubious

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    On a state and national election basis the districts will be gerrymandered so that the result is a clear majority for conservatives. There might be pockets of voters that are allowed to . KTRH will get revenues from businessmen supporting their message despite the local demographic.

    The money dictates the message.
     
    #19 Dubious, Jul 2, 2011
  20. Dubious

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    Respectfully Sir, horse **** !
    People can uphold ethical standards.

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    #20 Dubious, Jul 2, 2011
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