[Kzyxtalk] Replacing Media Matters

[she-la]

Karen, 
  The simplest answer is that, from John Coate's perspective, the stations news programs were one sided, leaning toward leftist philosophy.
  Since he, along with Mary was making the programming decisions it didn't matter what any of the members or listeners thought. This is one of the main difficulties with the station--the lack of inclusion of the public base. It is also the main reason why 1/5 of KZYX membership numbers (423) now donate to KMUD while only 44 people in Humboldt County donate to KZYX. The station ignores these statistics by having more pledge drives to bolster its membership numbers and  make it appear as if a boycott of the station by dissatisfied listeners is not occurring.
    Of course, from where Coate stands on the extreme right, everything is left of his views.

Karen Knoebber <nobler at mcn.org> wrote:

>Why did KZYX replace the excellent Fair and Accuracy in Reporting program with Media Matters pap?  Also, why cut David Barsiamians Alternative Radio?  He offers this fine program at no cost to broadcasting stations.  We missed a remarkable interview with Vandana Shiva last week.  Luckily we can still catch his program on KMUD.
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