Customer Reviews

The Death of Talk Radio?

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

"The Death of Talk Radio?" makes a compelling case for why it is better to let broadcasters and listeners decide what is said in a free market of ideas, rather than have federal bureaucrats dictate who can say what and how much time should be devoted to each point of view. The point? The "Fairness Doctrine" is NOT fair! This book is very informative, well-written, and even funny. But be warned: once you read about how certain politicians and special interest groups are trying to censor people they disagree with, you'll want to do something about it!

Most fear of the Fairness Doctrine is ill-founded. Those working for the doctrine's reinstatement desire only an opportunity to counter the points raised on talk shows because of the damage caused to our country by those shows. The radio hosts were a strong factor in giving control of the US government to the Republicans. The damage to the US since Reagan is obvious, especially in the economic crisis beginning in August of 2008.

Using propaganda techniques on their fans, the talk show hosts have been able to control the fans' votes, putting the Republicans in power. The Fairness Doctrine will allow a damping effect on the radio hosts by showing up their lies (both implicit and clear), slander, libel,spin, and innuendoes. Explaining to the audiences how they are being conned by even the cadence and rhythm of the talk will encourage them to think clearly and decide whether or not to agree with what they are hearing.

There is no intent to prevent the free speech of any radio announcers but to keep them honest.