US “Fairness Doctrine” targets talk radio

The 2008 election has been decided and one thing is clear: the enemies of talk radio are firmly in control of the White House and Congress. Sen. Chuck Schumer and his fellow Democrats are promising an all-out attack on talk radio. Newsmax.com

Obama appoints Fairness Doctrine backer

“President-elect Barack Obama has designated former Federal Communications Commissioner Henry Rivera to head the team that will select the next FCC chairman – an Obama move that bodes poorly for conservative talk radio,” Jim Meyers reports for newsmax.com. READ THE STORY

WSFM Program Director on anti-Republican bias

Charlie Fox, the program director at Sydney radio station WSFM has provided an explanation of sorts to Australian Conservative about anti-Republican party comments on the station. More

Sydney’s WSFM in the tank for Barack Obama?

Is Sydney radio station WSFM in the tank for Barack Obama?

After the latest on air exchange the answer would seem to be yes. More

John Peters, please explain

Some disc jockeys are well advised to stick to what they know - spinning records.

And John Peters from easy listening Sydney station WSFM is one of them. More

Who will hire these redundant left wing journalists?

Fairfax Media is about to slash 550 jobs “as it struggles to contain costs following its merger last year with Rural Press.” Staff will be shed across the organisation, and a number of journalists will be on the street. Where will the displaced seek new employment?

One of the first to go was Age editor-in-chief Andrew Jaspan (pictured) who, after taking over four years ago, moved the paper further to the left. More