Thursday, July 28, 2016

The Radio Kid's Rant! 24: The Republican Convention

Thoughts on the Republican convention. Undoubtedly a rant about the Democratic convention soon to follow.

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Clearing the Static 1630

Another action packed CTS this week. We begin by offering our condolences to the family of a long time friend of the Radio Racket program. We than talk about format changes in Oklahoma. Then, Beasley Broadcasting acquires Greater Media. How will this affect the various clusters formerly owned by Greater Media. Later, still more discussion of Canadian radio. A sad format change coming to Ottawa. Then, we discuss geoblocking of Canadian radio streams here in the US, and whether or not this should be permitted. Check it all out on CTS!

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Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Clearing the Static 1629

Another action packed CTS for your listening pleasure. We have listener feedback, also, we know more about the fate of the CBS Radio stations, and, an angry station owner really gives it to the FCC. All of this, and much more, on this edition of CTS.

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Monday, July 11, 2016

The Radio Kid's Rant 23: Thoughts on Recent Police Shootings

Thoughts on recent tragic shootings in the US.

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Clearing the Static 1628

A lot of topics this time. We get some feedback about some of our questions regarding radio stations in Florida. Also, changes in Albany, NY, and Detroit. We then mention the upcoming Radio Racket Reunion, and the new community radio station that signed on in the Philadelphia market. We close by talking about the impending closure of more of the already limited analogue TV transmitters in Ontario and the Canadian Atlantic provinces. It's all here on this edition of CTS.

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Sunday, July 3, 2016

The Radio Kid's Rant! 21 and 22: Two Responses to Orlando

A two part rant with authentic audio that presents two very different responses to the tragedy in Orlando, complete with commentary from The Radio Kid.

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Clearing the Static 1627

This week, we spend most of the hour discussing developments in radio in upstate New York, and in various parts of California.

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