Radio talk show host, Don Imus, was fired soon after he made a comment during his morning program about the Rutger women's basketball team looking like "nappy-headed hos". A firestorm of controversy erupted which resulted in CBS Radio terminating his syndicated show. Did Imus deserve to be fired just because his comments offended certain people? If so, what limitations should free speech have?
When Don Imus hits the airwaves Monday, December 3 on his new flagship station, WABC-AM/New York, will he be the same old crusty, satirical Imus his fans have come to love? Or has his run-in with the Offensive Speech Police made him a little more careful? Personally, I hope not. Read more. (Opinion)
With Don Imus ready to go back on the air in early December at WABC-AM in New York City, will he pull back so much he pleases his critics but disappoints his fans? Or, is it only a matter of time before someone else takes a run at the I-man for something he says? (Opinion)
Radio talk show host, Don Imus, was fired soon after he made a comment during his morning program about the Rutger women's basketball team looking like "nappy-headed hos". A firestorm of controversy erupted which resulted in CBS Radio terminating his syndicated show. Did Imus deserve to be fired just because his comments offended certain people? If so, what limitations should free speech have?
Don Imus has made a career out of being a satiric, acerbic, and politically incorrect entertainer. But, last week he ignited a firestorm after referring to the Rutgers women basketball team as "nappy-headed hos". Now, many are calling for him to be fired for making racist remarks. Has a line been crossed - or is it all a matter of personal perception? Read more.
On the "Opie & Anthony Show" a homeless man said he’d like to have violent sex with Condoleezza Rice, Queen Elizabeth, and Laura Bush. Some people were very offended but the issue really is: what's the difference between Satellite Radio and pay-for premium cable channels? Nothing. So, why the furor? (Opinion)
Dinesh D'Souza is the Rishwain Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He says: "Enough with all this nonsense. Yes, we need civil debate in this country. But we also need a wide space for freewheeling satire and social criticism and yes, even ethnic humor..." Read more.
According to sfgate.com: "CBS Radio sued a small local radio station that has aired past episodes of Don Imus' show since his firing for sexist and racist comments about a women's college basketball team." Read more.
Currentargus.com reports: "A majority of Americans believe that Don Imus' firing over racist and sexist remarks was appropriate..." Read More.
From earthtimes.org: "A New York radio station says it will cull songs from its playlist that contain graphic lyrics..." Read more.
From mercurynews.com: "The firing of shock jock Don Imus from his CBS radio show Thursday may have a profound effect on cleaning up radio and television in the future..." Read More.
CBS today announced its decision to cease broadcasting the Imus in the Morning radio program, effective immediately, on a permanent basis. Read more.
MSNBC has canceled the "Imus in the Morning" simulcast of his syndicated radio show which is broadcast from the program's flagship station in New York City, WFAN-AM. Read more.
It occurred to me this morning that this Imus controversy has mushroomed into such a fervent, national spectacle and debate that whatever happens to him might only be the beginning of a new wave of concern in Radio programming. Read more.
Cnn reports: "Two advertisers have pulled their sponsorship of Don Imus' radio show to protest his racially charged comments about the Rutgers women's basketball team." Read more.
