Durham Radio says a CRTC decision issued Friday will expand revenue opportunities for its Vancouver Smooth Jazz station, WAVE 98.3 (CIWV-FM), after more than a three-year wait. The commission approved a new FM transmitter on 98.7 FM that will more than double the station’s reach into Metro Vancouver’s Tri-Cities—Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody—plus communities east of Highway 1.
Originally filed in March 2023, the transmitter will sit in the Burquitlam corridor, 15 km east of the current Downtown Vancouver site. Kirk expects the $300,000–$400,000 investment to deliver stronger revenue.
The Seattle Police Chief cancelled an interview with KCPQ FOX 13 earlier. Now, reports are circulating the chief has been fired.
Multiple sources saying
@SeattlePD Chief Shon Barnes is telling people he has been fired.
@MayorofSeattle has NOT confirmed this. At a time when her office is under fire for confusing and slow communication, clarity TONIGHT would be good. (X.com)
KING 5 source: Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes out
According to a high level source inside Seattle City Hall, Mayor Katie Wilson is sharing plans with other top officials regarding Chief Shon Barnes.
KIRO FM
Shon Barnes was fired from his position as chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) by Mayor Katie Wilson, multiple sources confirmed with KIRO Newsradio.
Barnes was initially given the option to resign or be fired, according to sources, with the chief choosing not to resign.
Optima Tax Relief
Solar Contract Exit Hotline
TimeShare Contract Cancellation
and 6 or 7 other spots…
Each sponsor 800 numbers repeated at least 3 times
Bloomberg Radio programming only interrupted by the commercials
It’s 11:40 pm. KNWN must be automated. Not a word about the biggest story in Seattle.
Midnight – ABC network News
12:05 Lillian James – Local News; Story on the thug that was apprehended during the Seattle Center shooting; Primera Insurance coverage; Phone Scam information; —
Oh, this must be pre-recorded.
I guess we don’t NEED TO KNOW until the morning crew comes in.
A Seattle Storm co-owner allegedly cursed at teens in XX-XY shirts. Celeste Keaton, co-owner of the Storm, allegedly called the girls “f****** insane,” and stated she “hopes God can save [them]”. One of the girls who was yelled at, broke down in tears because of this queer’s verbal attack. (KIRO FM)
(KIRO FM) Spike (co-host of JAKE SKORHEIM AND SPIKE O’NEILL SHOW) noted that although he does not share the girls’ opinions about gender duality or that there are two sexes, he believed that the girls were not given the same inclusive treatment that the organization boasts.
…“No one should speak ill to them, curse at them, poke at them, someone spit at them, I heard. Someone said they were tripped as they were trying to leave. It doesn’t speak to inclusivity at all. It was out of bounds. Completely inappropriate.”
Although the team released a statement apologizing for the behavior of the owner, I would never watch or support in any way the Storm or anything to do with the WNBA.
Spike’s response was half-hearted and his stand on gender issues says a lot about his politics. If you were not already aware of the stance he takes on issues.
Sophie Cunningham
@sophaller
(on X)
I truly believe there is a safe space and love for EVERYBODY. Biological girls, biological boys, trans women, and trans men. Everyone is welcome at my table! You can disagree and still be kind.
Bravo to those girls for standing up for what they believe. You’ll be hearing from me soon💕 yay for gifts.
Truly embarrassing of the co-owner. Unfortunately shows the type of leader she is.
More than 1,100 pages of personal, near-daily typewritten notes and journal entries kept by Dr. Anthony Fauci, written on a government server, have been released to the public.
The Senate hearing this week has been lackluster, as Fauci refused to answer any questions.
Guilty? Guilty AF!!!
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the documents around July 24–27, 2026 (with some redactions after an initial posting). They were reportedly located on government servers after a search involving HHS. Paul framed the release as part of his long-running investigation into COVID-19 origins, gain-of-function research, and alleged discrepancies between Fauci’s private thoughts and public statements. A related “prequel” of earlier Fauci records and emails (2001–2015) was also released.
Among the details of these diary entries:
COVID-19 origins: Early notes (e.g., January 2020) reflect uncertainty. One entry states the Wuhan wet market “was not the source, it was the amplifier,” while still noting a likely animal-to-human jump.
Fauci frequently noted his sudden celebrity, media coverage, and interactions with journalists and celebrities. Examples include comments that the press was “going wild” with him, that his fame was “explosive and really unimaginable,” and that it was “not hyperbole” to say he was among the most famous and talked-about people in the country (or world) at times.
Regarding President Trump: Private remarks were often sharply critical, describing Trump as “out of control,” a “true embarrassment,” “an idiot,” “rambling,” or “infinitely lying” in various contexts related to the pandemic response, messaging, and reopening.
We shall see how this all shakes out. We have heard the accusations of Fauci guilt from the Conservative Right, just as we have heard of the Obama administration’s handling of intelligence about Russian interference in the 2016 election, with the word TREASON being tossed around.
Dressing like a hood rat is now forbidden. Maybe the university has realized the students need to conform to societal norms. Maybe…
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code for students this August, according to a letter from President Mark Brown.
Under the new policy, students must arrive on campus with a business suit and proper shoes appropriate for a business meeting.
“The goal here is not meant to restrict you from enjoying the Tuskegee Experience, but to prepare you with a solid foundation for the workforce you will enter once you leave Tuskegee,” Brown’s letter said. “Employers are less forgiving and too often presentation may overrule stellar preparation.”
“Tuskegee University is adopting a new dress code this August.
What students cannot wear:
The policy prohibits students from wearing revealing clothing in class, in the cafeteria or at official settings such as convocation.
Students are also banned from wearing bedroom shoes, bonnets or du-rags to class or the cafeteria.
Students will also no longer be allowed to use their cell phones while inside a classroom.
The letter announcing these changes:
Dear Tuskegee University Students,
We are excited to welcome you to Tuskegee University next month as you are arriving at an extraordinary time in the university’s history. Tuskegee has entered its Renaissance Era of transformation and renewal, and we are expecting a 32-year new student enrollment high in August.
Tuskegee is focused on challenging you academically with resources to ensure graduation while preparing you for the workplace. You are required to find internships in their area of interest, identify certifications to enhance professional skills, and develop a resume. There are more than 30 certifications you can get at Tuskegee at no additional cost. You must also visit the university Career Center in Kenney Hall. It is there where you will be able to connect with potential employers, internships, and learn more about career opportunities long before your senior year. You cannot wait until you are a senior to focus on your career options.
The university has developed a new policy for student attire on campus, classroom attendance, and cell phone use in classrooms. Tuskegee students now have a dress code for public and professional places. The Student Handbook requires students to arrive on campus with a business suit and proper shoes for a business meeting. Students are prohibited from wearing revealing clothing in class, to the cafeteria or in official settings like Convocation. They are also not able to wear bedroom shoes, bonnets, or du-rags to class or the cafeteria.
Faculty will be empowered to respond to students who are inappropriately dressed based on these guidelines. Faculty will also be able to respond to a different classroom challenge – cell phones. Unless directed by the professor, students are no longer allowed to use their cell phones while in class. They should be turned off to eliminate any distraction from the instructor’s lesson. We are attaching the attendance policy to minimize any confusion around attendance. Students are required to go to class. That is the heart of all academic success, and we track attendance.
The goal here is not meant to restrict you from enjoying the Tuskegee Experience, but to prepare you with a solid foundation for the workforce you will enter once you leave Tuskegee. Employers are less forgiving and too often presentation may overrule stellar preparation.
Tuskegee University continues to prepare the best and brightest for a lifetime of success. With these changes, we want to ensure every student is as prepared as they can be. I look forward to seeing you in August.
Sincerely,
Dr. Mark A. Brown
President and CEO
Dress Code Policy for Students
The purpose of this policy is to provide students with general dress coded parameters. It is not intended to be overly prescriptive but is designed to ensure decorum appropriate to a university environment.
Students are expected to maintain a professional appearance that supports a respectful learning environment and reflects the standards of their intended profession. Appropriate attire is required for all classes, laboratories, simulations, presentations, field experiences, cafeteria and other professional activities/settings.
The following expectations apply:
1. Clothing should be clean, neat, and appropriate for an academic and professional setting. Attire that is excessively revealing, excessively tight, transparent, or otherwise inconsistent with a professional environment is not appropriate or any other apparel or appearance that may be distracting in the classroom (as deemed by the administration) is not permitted. Examples include, but are not limited to, clothing that exposes the midriff, chest, undergarments, tops that show cleavage or excessive portions of the chest, back or sides.
2. Hats, bonnets, head scarves, caps, hoods, du-rags, bandanas, sunglasses, and other non-religious or non-medically required head coverings should be removed while in the classroom or cafeteria unless they are required for documented medical, religious, cultural, or University-approved purposes.
3. Clothing displaying profanity, discriminatory language, sexually explicit content, or images or messages promoting violence, illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or other inappropriate material is prohibited.
4. Pants, skirts, dresses, and shorts should be worn in a manner that is appropriate for a professional educational environment. Clothing should fit properly and not expose undergarments or other private areas. Excessively short shorts, swimsuit bottoms, body suits, sleeveless undershirts, and similar casual garments are not appropriate for professional classroom settings. T-shirts worn as dresses and sagging pants are not permitted. Baggy or loose fitting pants must be worn with a belt that fits around the waist.
5. Undergarments must be worn in an appropriate manner and not visible. Clothing with rips, tears, and/or holes that expose underwear or inappropriate parts of the body are not permitted..
6. Footwear must be appropriate for the instructional setting. No bedroom shoes or skates allowed in the classroom or cafeteria setting.
7. Faculty may establish additional dress requirements for courses involving laboratories, clinical experiences, internships, field placements, simulations, or presentations to ensure compliance with professional, accreditation, safety, or agency standards.
Students who do not comply with the course dress expectations will be asked to correct the issue before participating in class activities. Repeated failure to adhere to the dress expectations may result in being asked to leave the class for that session and may be addressed in accordance with applicable course and University policies.
Questions or disputes about the appropriateness of a particular mode of dress for the time, occasion or place should be referred to the Dean of Students.
Baggy or loose fitting pants must be worn with a belt that fits around the waist.
5. Undergarments must be worn in an appropriate manner and not visible. Clothing with rips, tears, and/or holes that expose underwear or inappropriate parts of the body are not permitted..
Tommy ‘Tj’ Sotomayor
@tommysotogeist
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Jul 28
Isnt it funny how much stuff has come back that I was right about? Yall called me all types of names but it seems like if anyone expects better from black people that they end up being the enemy to black people! Yall got me banned from YouTube just to years later have other blacks realize the problem I saw coming over 15 years ago! SMH But heck yall took out jesus for the same thing, soe im in great company!
There is a new “home improvement” radio show on the horizon. New for KIRO FM. KIRO FM will bring Tami Michaels in on Saturdays for “Inside Out with Tami Michaels.” Michaels has established herself as a pro in the field of this type of fare and is pleasant to listen to. Expect this program to be heavy with sponsor mentions/sponsor integration into the discussions. Topics will include interior design, home/lifestyle products and services, how-to advice and pet topics, among other features.
Tami Michaels is a Pacific Northwest-based interior designer, licensed general contractor, and radio host known for lifestyle and home improvement programming. She has hosted the show Inside Out with Tami Michaels (also referred to as Tami Michaels Inside Out) for many years—over 20–25 years of radio experience in the field. It previously aired Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon on KOMO News Radio (now KNWN) 1000 AM / 97.7 FM.
Michaels is frequently called one of the top (or the #1) lifestyle and home improvement experts in Washington/Western Washington. She is the owner and creative director of Sound Kitchen & Bath, a design firm focused on kitchens, baths, and related projects. She has also been a regular on-air contributor to KOMO TV News with home and lifestyle segments.
Weekend programming on KIRO FM and KNWN FM are a wasteland of endless reruns of snake oil product sales and investment schemes. Tami Michaels is one program, similar to the old Ed Hume gardening show that is listenable.
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) yesterday announced the finalists for the 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards to be presented Tuesday – – Oct. 20 – – at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.
This annual event celebrates outstanding stations – – personalities – – podcasts and industry leaders.
2026 NAB Marconi Radio Award finalists (not a Seattle entry among them) :
LEGENDARY STATION OF THE YEAR
KFI-AM – – Los Angeles
WCBS-FM – – New York
WIVK-FM – – Knoxville
WJR-AM – – Detroit
WLW-AM – – Cincinnati
LEGENDARY RADIO MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Joey Cummings – – South Seas Broadcasting Inc. – – Pago Pago
Tery Garras – – KXLY-FM – – Spokane
Julie Koehn – – WLEN-FM – – Adrian, Michigan
Mitch Rosen – – WSCR-AM – – Chicago
David Yadgaroff – – Audacy – – Philadelphia
NETWORK/SYNDICATED PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR , Connecticut
El Free Guey Show – - TelevisaUnivision – – Houston
Ryan Seacrest – – Premiere Radio Networks – – Inc. – – Los Angeles
The Bob & Sheri Show – – WKQC-FM – – Beasley – – Charlotte
MAJOR MARKET PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
The Andie Summers Show – – WXTU-FM – – Philadelphia
Ellen K – – KOST-FM – – Los Angeles
Patty Jackson, WDAS-FM, Philadelphia
Karson and Kennedy – – WBMX-FM – – Boston
Riggs – – Katelyn & Erica – – KKBQ-FM – – Houston
LARGE MARKET PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Paul Castronovo – – WBGG-FM – – Miami
Rebecca Cressman – – KSFI-FM – – Salt Lake City
Karen Dalessandro – – KSLX-FM – – Phoenix
Heather & Matty – – WWLI-FM – – Providence
Justin – – Scott and Spiegel – – WIYY-FM – – Baltimore
MEDIUM MARKET PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
The Blake Show with Kelly and Todd – – WMGX-FM – – Portland, Maine
Buzz Jackson – – KIIM-FM – – Tucson
Joe & Tina Mornings – – WZSR-FM – – Crystal Lake, Illinois
Ron Olson and Karen Perrin – – WRVR-FM – – Memphis
Ben Davis & Kelly K – – WDJX-FM – – Louisville
SMALL MARKET PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
The Cosmo & Kat Show – – KTXY-FM – – Columbia, Missouri
Chris Lawrence – – WCHS-AM – – Charleston, West Virginia
Ian Rambo – – KQRQ-FM – – Rapid City, South Dakota
The Ryan Smetzer Show – – WIKZ-FM – – Hagerstown, Maryland
Stafford and Frigo – – KDXY-FM – – Jonesboro, Arkansas
The CB radio near Tacoma is on fire these days. There’s so many different personalities on there. You have to check it out. Channel 17. There’s a guy call Potato Head aka Weiner Bender and a whole bunch of other characters on there. Uncensored and uncut. Most of the time it’s a better source of entertainment than broadcast radio is. Also, lots of skip DX, conservative leaning operators and few liberals popping up every once in a while. It’s like the Wild West on the air!
Ross Douthat a conservative columnist at The New York Times, is leaving to join the CBS News program “60 Minutes” as a correspondent, the show’s executive producer said in a memo to staff on Tuesday.
Mr. Douthat, who joined The Times in 2009, is among a group of journalists joining for the show’s 59th season, which will premiere on Sept. 13. The writer Sebastian Junger and Gianna Toboni, a former Vice News correspondent, will become contributors, along with Trevor Phillips, a British journalist who joined CBS last month. Norah O’Donnell, the former anchor of “CBS Evening News,” will be a correspondent as well.
They are the first significant hires at the long-running Sunday program since CBS’s new editor in chief, Bari Weiss, orchestrated a shake-up that led to the departure of three top correspondents this spring, including the veteran journalist Scott Pelley.
Ms. Weiss has been trying to rebuild the “60 Minutes” staff in recent weeks after a tumultuous period. In moves that rattled the program’s personnel, she dismissed the correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega, along with the show’s senior leadership team, including its former executive producer Tanya Simon.
— New York Times
The other notable hire was Norah O’Donnell, who has previously worked for “60 Minutes” and has now been named an official correspondent.
O’Donnell’s appointment was expected. Douthat’s wasn’t.
Douthat and Weiss were colleagues at The New York Times and, for those who fear Weiss will push CBS News and even the irreproachable “60 Minutes” to the right, this move will be examined under a microscope.
New York Times opinion editor Kathleen Kingsbury: “For 17 years and in thousands of columns, Ross has left an indelible mark on this report: arguments so carefully built that even readers who arrived hostile stayed to see how they’d hold up. He was right about things early, wrong about things honestly and never, not once, boring.”
It is, unquestionably, a loss for the Times, as Douthat was among the Gray Lady’s most prominent conservative voices.
“I’m told that there have been dozens of screen tests conducted in recent weeks for potential ‘60 Minutes’ correspondents, a practice several veteran television executives I spoke to described as odd. As they noted, those under consideration for a job on broadcast television’s most prestigious news program should already have a body of work to review and a screen test would also do little to shed light on a journalist’s investigative reporting skills. In any event, CBS News has been asking those interested in a job to participate in the tests — even those under contract at other networks, creating somewhat of a stir within the industry.”
— Oliver Darcy, Status media newsletter
Sidebar: The tests themselves are also, well, unusual. Some have featured mock interviews with a person playing Ghislaine Maxwell, the close Epstein associate. Weiss has long wanted to secure an interview with Maxwell, So, in that context, perhaps the Maxwell mock interview makes a little sense, though it is nevertheless a bizarre way in which to interview for any job, never mind ‘60 Minutes.’
Elise Woodward, who has spent two decades as UW football’s sideline reporter, will move to the booth in 2026 as the team’s new play-by-play announcer, Washington athletics announced Tuesday morning. She replaces Tony Castricone, who departed for the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers in June. UW will hire a separate play-by-play announcer for men’s basketball.
“Having the opportunity to be the voice of University of Washington football is the honor of my lifetime,” Woodward said in a statement Tuesday. “As a Dawg, I take so much pride in the rich history and tradition of Husky football. I am so thankful for the last 23 seasons that I spent on the sidelines, but I’m also beyond excited to trade in my rain gear for the warmth of the Bob Rondeau radio booth.”
Woodward, a former UW women’s basketball player, has more than three decades of broadcasting experience and most recently served as the first voice of the WNBA’s Portland Fire. The Eugene, Ore., native has also previously done work with the Storm and SuperSonics during her long tenure in Seattle.
“Elise has built an outstanding career as a sports broadcaster at both the national and local levels.” UW athletic director Pat Chun said in a statement. “She has established herself as a trusted voice within the Husky community through her years covering UW Football, Women’s Basketball, and Seattle sports. She knows this university, its traditions, and the rich history of this role. We couldn’t be more excited to have Elise carry forward the legacy of being the voice of Husky Football.”
As a basketball player for the Huskies from 1993-97, she helped UW reach the NCAA tournament three times. She also received her degree from UW in broadcast journalism.
Woodward will begin her tenure on Sept. 6 when UW opens its season the Apple Cup against Washington State at Husky Stadium.
Andy Yamashita: ayamashita@seattletimes.com. Andy Yamashita is a sports reporter at The Seattle Times, primarily covering Washington Huskies football.
Jake García, most recently a sports reporter for KPNX 12/Phoenix, just wrapped up his time there—his last day was July 27. Garcia is transitioning in August to a faculty role teaching journalism at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He also announced that he is getting married in August. García is a proud Arizona State University graduate. He earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in mass communication from ASU’s Cronkite School. While studying for his master’s, he worked as a sports reporter for Arizona PBS (KAET), contributed to SunDevilSource.com, and did work for the Pac-12 Networks.
His career path took him to KDRV NewsWatch 12 (Medford, Oregon): Sports reporter (roughly May 2017–June 2019). This was an early-market stop after college.
KVUE (Austin, Texas): Joined in July 2019 as a sports reporter/MMJ and later weekend anchor and sports/culture reporter. He spent nearly three years there, covering local and Texas sports (including the Longhorns), and ran community initiatives like fitness/fundraising challenges during the pandemic.
KING 5 (Seattle): Sports reporter starting around May 2022 (a TEGNA sister-station move from KVUE). He covered Pacific Northwest sports before leaving the role for his gig at
12 News / 12Sports (Phoenix, KPNX)
The 83-year-old “You’re So Vain” singer broke her silence about her absence from the spotlight in a statement obtained by People, in which she also revealed that she underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer.
According to the Mayo Clinic, Parkinson’s is a nervous system disorder that affects movement, often causing tremors, stiffness, slowed movement, and balance problems.
Carly Simon explained that her physical struggles began with arthritis, leading to three joint replacement surgeries on her knees and hip.
When her mobility continued to decline, leaving her unable to walk without considerable help or stand up from deep furniture, an evaluation at the Mayo Clinic confirmed the Parkinson’s diagnosis.
Freddie Cannon was a high-energy American rock and roll singer and songwriter known as “Boom Boom” who scored major chart hits like “Palisades Park” and “Tallahassee Lassie”. Born Frederick Anthony Picariello Jr. on December 4, 1936, in Revere, Massachusetts, he emerged from the Boston music scene in the late 1950s. His national breakthrough came in 1959 with “Tallahassee Lassie,” which he co-wrote with his mother. He followed it with “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans” and his biggest career smash, 1962’s “Palisades Park”. Strongly inspired by early rhythm and blues and rock pioneers like Chuck Berry and Little Richard, he used a driving, percussive guitar style and an intense vocal delivery.
He held the record for the most appearances on Dick Clark’s famous musical variety program American Bandstand, performing on the show more than 100 times. He continued performing on international oldies circuits for decades until passing away from cancer on July 17, 2026, at the age of 89.
Jared Cowley (KGW)
Published: 10:56 AM PDT July 24, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. — Veteran Portland broadcaster and former KGW radio and television personality Craig Walker has died. He was 80.
Walker died Wednesday, July 22, at his home, according to longtime broadcaster John Erickson, who was Walker’s colleague at K103. K103 announced Walker’s death in a social media post, saying it would honor his legacy on Monday, July 27, during K103 Mornings with Stacey and Mike.
Walker spent decades, from the early 1970s through 2005, as one of Portland’s best-known on-air personalities. He hosted a market-leading morning show on what was then KGW radio (620 AM) before later joining K103 (KKCW-FM). He also was a longtime primetime personality on KGW-TV, as a host of the evening programs, “PM Magazine” and “Good Evening.”
Walker publicly shared his health struggles over the years, including his wait for a liver transplant in 1993. He later used his platform to advocate for organ transplantation and raise awareness about diabetes, bone cancer and breast cancer.
Erickson said Walker is survived by his wife, Barb; son, Craig; and six grandchildren. His daughter, Karen, died in 2016.
Trump’s insult-laden speech to press dinner draws mostly stunned silence
The president addressed a smaller, heavily secured gathering Friday as his administration intensifies its legal and rhetorical attacks on journalists.
— Washington Post
Really? No one in attendance could possibly have been surprised by his behavior. His rambling (cringeworthy) speech was true to form.
No president in the history of this country has devoted more energy and resources to trying to weaken the free press than Donald Trump. He has sued, threatened, insulted and tried to intimidate the press, and has been successful in undermining the trust Americans have in one of the cornerstones of our democracy.
And yet, there he was Friday evening, handed a microphone to say whatever he wanted to the very group that he hates and routinely attacks.
“What do we do here? Is this supposed to be fun? Am I supposed to be serious? Am I supposed to be a comedian?”
As usual, he didn’t really know what to say, so he delivered a rambling, meandering speech. For … an hour!
Couldn’t help himself — reverting to what he knows best: insulting the media, including many by name and network.
Some of Trump’s remarks were “vicious,’’ as press secretary Karoline Leavitt promised. But more than anything, the speech was just… boring.
“The speech was laced with vile invective, with Trump using the stage to attack the journalists gathered in the room and his political enemies alike. Over the course of more than an hour, Trump offered a meandering speech that devolved into a barrage of personal insults and crude attacks aimed at the journalists gathered in the room as well as his political opponents, stripping away any pretense that the evening would serve as a celebration of the First Amendment.”
— Status’ Jon Passintino
At Friday night’s White House Correspondent’s Dinner: Wolf Blitzer presented the Wall Street Journal an award for uncovering Trump’s ties to Epstein and reveals Trump doxxed the journalist’s home address in his lawsuit causing her to move.
An attempt to publicly shame or humiliate Trump failed as Trump sat at the table smirking at the failed attack/award presentation.
Trump doesn’t give a shit about your feelings. I voted for that! Thank you, Donald Trump.
If the full release of the Epstein files completely exonerates Trump, would you support the immediate and timely release of these files?
Second question. If the full release of the Epstein files finds that Trump is in fact a pedo that many claim he is, resulting in his immediate arrest and conviction, would you support the immediate and timely release of the Epstein files?
Trump campaigned on sort of a law and order platform, so that would be fair. I think too much has been redacted from what has been seen, so far. No one should be protected.
Paramount said on Friday that it had agreed to halt its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until next June at the latest while a judge considers a lawsuit from state attorneys general who sued to block the deal. The delay throws into doubt the future of a deal that would remake Hollywood.
In a legal filing, Paramount and the state attorneys general said that they had reached an agreement to freeze the $111 billion merger while the case works its way through court, extending a shorter pause imposed by a federal judge in California this week.
The deal would unite under one roof two major movie studios, the streaming services HBO Max and Paramount+ and networks including CBS and CNN. David Ellison, the tech scion who runs Paramount, has aggressively pushed to acquire Warner Bros., ultimately outbidding Netflix after proposing a handful of escalating offers.
— New York Times
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@spencerpratt
Bonehead Bob Bonta is one of those guys who always wanted to be famous, but sadly…he can’t even talk.
Remember his big event he did in front of the Hollywood sign? (Yeah nobody else does, either). This was his BIG moment! He thought he’d finally made it! Nice job Bigshot Bob!
Greasy Gavin and Bonehead Bonta are the real life slick-haired archetypal douchebag villains we’ve seen in every movie.
Now they’re coming to destroy the Hollywood for good, over petty politics.
@RobBonta
Jul 22
It’s no surprise you’re defending studio monopolies and oligarchs instead of consumers and the writers, actors, crew members, and California workers whose livelihoods depend on a competitive entertainment industry. Stay in your reality TV / AI Slop lane and leave antitrust to the professionals.
Tomorrow. That’s what Rich told me by phone today. He promises a couple hours with Frank Somerville. He may touch on the controversial Ronn Owens/Jan Black saga of “Life with Laura” The time is 10:00 am LIVE on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/@MrRL1962
Rich explained he has been sidelined by many medical issues but is chomping at the bit to get back online. His voice is not what it should be and Rich says he lost 30 pounds over the course of these tough few months.
Check it out tomorrow, July 24th – The 2nd Return of Rich Lieberman
Longtime NBA broadcaster Kevin Calabro will not return to the Portland Trail Blazers’ television team next season. The former voice of the Seattle SuperSonics confirmed the news in a text message to The Seattle Times on Wednesday. His departure was first reported by The Oregonian. Calabro’s contract expired at the end of June. In an interview with The Oregonian, he revealed he had been negotiating a new deal but described the team’s offer as “subprime.” He received the proposal on Monday and called it an easy decision, noting, “Not worth my time.” Despite the outcome, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity, saying he felt fortunate to hold one of just 30 NBA broadcasting jobs while working near his Seattle home. He intends to continue his broadcasting career.The 70-year-old spent a decade as the Blazers’ play-by-play voice after joining in 2016. His exit comes amid significant upheaval for the franchise following its sale to new owner Tom Dundon, which has triggered widespread cost-cutting measures and disputes with Portland leaders over funding for Moda Center renovations. The team has also parted ways with several other longtime broadcast members, including analyst Michael Horton and reporter Jamie Hudson.
Calabro previously enjoyed a storied 20-year tenure with the SuperSonics, calling the team’s rise in the 1990s until their relocation to Oklahoma City in 2008. He later worked nationally for TNT, NBA TV, and ESPN Radio, and even handled the first MLS season for the Seattle Sounders. He continues to monitor expansion talks for a potential new Seattle NBA team, which could begin play as early as the 2028-29 season if approved.
Earlier this week, CNN’s Brian Stelter noted that the Pentagon hasn’t held a press briefing in two and a half months, all while the U.S. is involved in a war with Iran.
Said Stelter: “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hasn’t explained the military strategy behind the renewed air strikes. His department hasn’t revealed the circumstances that led to the recent deaths of US service members. It’s all indicative of a larger effort to control information, limit access and avoid difficult questions about the war.”
Response from Pentagon’s public affairs office (Chief spokesperson Sean Parnell):
“The U.S. government has consistently provided comprehensive, real-time updates on the strikes in Iran. President Trump and Secretary Hegseth have been constantly providing updates directly to the media and the American people online, delivering clear, unfiltered insight into our objectives and decisive actions.”
Then Parnell went after the media: “Additionally, questions from Fake News reporters do very little to inform the public at all. Their primary goal is to get clips that can be used online to promote themselves and push their preferred narrative.”
Stelter: “First, Parnell is disputing a foundational idea about the fourth estate, the idea that reporters ask questions on behalf of the public. Second, military reporters feel a real duty to inform Americans; they’re not in it for the clips. Third, it sounds like Parnell is not planning another press briefing anytime soon.”
Brian Stelter is a partisan defender of mainstream/liberal media narratives rather than a neutral analyst. Stelter often frames right-leaning stories as disinformation or manufactured scandals. He has always shown selective outrage and hypocrisy, especially given CNN’s own retractions and settlements.
Trump is suing the BBC over a documentary aired before the 2024 presidential election. The documentary spliced together different parts of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech to make separate remarks seem like one sentence, and he is now suing for defamation.
He’s seeking $10 billion, claiming the documentary caused “direct harm” to his businesses, even though it didn’t air in the U.S. and he won the election.
Now the BBC is asking Trump to prove how his businesses suffered. In other words, they want to see his financial records. And this week, a federal magistrate judge in Miami ruled that, yes, Trump must turn over his books.
Headline on CNN: “Trump’s BBC lawsuit coming back to bite him?”
We’ll see if it sticks. Trump is assuredly going to appeal this latest ruling, and when he does, the case will be heard by U.S. District Court Judge Roy Altman, who was appointed by Trump.
Reader submitted — Aircheck of Bruce Cannon, Robert O. Smith and Don Wade from 1977/78 featuring Ron Erickson in the Star Tracker van, a clip from Chuck Bolland in the newsroom, and other nuggets you will pick out from the nearly 9 minute audio piece. Labeled as “new” at the top of the page today at https://shorturl.at/70VOW on our KTAC Audio page.
The Academy of Country Music has announced the appointment of Andy Schuon as its new CEO. Andy Schuon [KISW Weekend/fill in on air personality] Credits include: Executive Vice President, Head of Programming & Production: MTV, MTV2 & VH1; Viacom, 1992 – 1998; Program Director – KROQ-FM Los Angeles CBS Radio 1989 – 1992.
Hollywood Reporter: Peter Lassally, a concentration camp survivor who became known as the “Host Whisperer” for producing talk shows headlined by Johnny Carson, David Letterman and Craig Ferguson, has died. He was 93.
Lassally died Sunday of natural causes at a memory care facility in Los Angeles, his son, Tom Lassally, the partner, producer and manager at 3 Arts Entertainment, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Lassally had produced programs starring Arthur Godfrey and Mike Wallace before joining Carson on NBC’s The Tonight Show, then based in New York, in 1969. He served as the quiet behind-the-scenes guy in a producing partnership with the boisterous Fred De Cordova and remained with the show until Carson’s final broadcast on May 22, 1992.
Hollywood Reporter: Sylvia Bugg, PBS‘ chief programming executive and general manager for general audience programming, died “unexpectedly this weekend,” PBS CEO Paula Kerger announced. She was 55.
No cause of death was provided. Bugg joined PBS for a third stint just before the COVID-19 pandemic shut the world down. Previously, she was vp diversity and television content at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Bugg was PBS’ director of programming from April 2012-August 2014; her first turn came in the mid-to-late ’90s. Bugg also worked at Discovery Inc. for a dozen years.
Beginning September 1, SiriusXM satellite will begin carrying Audacy sports and news stations. Sirius will insert their own commercials into stopsets, in the agreement which includes licensing fees.
These stations are available online, on your phone. So…
Hey, I have a great money-making idea for 2026. I will let you in on it. Open a newspaper stand. It’s money in the bank, my friend!
This beats dancing news anchors or FOX 13 weather girls’ controversial lifestyle videos. Some actual knowledge being shared by local tv news man Bradley Warren (KNDU/KNDO Tricities-Yakima) regarding how Great Britain chooses and installs their Prime Minister. We need more of this — and less performative tik-tok level nonsense from our tv news folks.
NYT – A federal judge on Monday temporarily stopped Paramount from completing its $111 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery while she considers a lawsuit that argues the deal violates antitrust laws, a disruption to one of the biggest media deals in history. Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a temporary restraining order that was requested by 12 states that have sued to block the deal. The restraining order lasts 14 days.”This is a critical first win in our case to ensure this megamerger never sees the light of day,” California’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, a Democrat who is leading the states’ lawsuit, said in a statement.
Axios – A Paramount spokesperson said in a statement, “We are confident the evidence will demonstrate that the State AGs’ antitrust arguments are without merit as their alleged markets and claims of anticompetitive effects are without any basis in modern market realities. This merger is lawful, pro-competitive, and will benefit consumers, creators, workers, and the entertainment industry,” they said.
Is the Paramount argument a sound one?
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) are seen as smaller/weaker players here. Combining them creates a stronger rival with scale for bigger budgets, more output, and better tech competition—potentially leading to more content, jobs, and choices overall. -justice.gov
After reviewing millions of documents, the Justice Department approved the ~$110-111 billion deal without conditions in June 2026. They found no likely harm in streaming, linear TV, or theatrical films, and said it could increase competition by building a robust alternative to bigger streamers. –arstechnica.com
Theatrical releases are a shrinking slice; streaming and direct-to-consumer dominate. Merging allows cost synergies (e.g., $6B+ claimed), more efficient production, and sustained investment amid industry disruption (post-pandemic, strikes, cord-cutting). They claim blocking it favors entrenched giants like Netflix. — thewrap.com
The Seattle Times reported: “Jodi Brothers, co-host of weekday show “Mornings with Jodi and Bender” on 95.7 The Jet, announced her breast cancer diagnosis Wednesday.”
Emperor Lee Smith – 1963-1966: KTKT/Tucson, 1967: KRIZ, Phoenix, 1967 KJRB, 1969 KJR. 1974-KISM/Bellingham, 1978/KYYX –The Emp died in Riverside CA on October 12, 2001 of cancer. The skin cancer was first detected in 1997, by August 2001 it had spread to other parts of the body. Joel Leroy Smith was 59 years old. [ Seattle P.I. ]
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This is the kind of kid we shoved in lockers at school. A total dweeb turned gay freak. This is the Senate debate in Maine. Heaven help the USA! BUILD MORE MENTAL HOSPITALS!!!!
Changes at KJR Sportsradio 93.3 – Morning show co-host Bucky Jacobson, out recently for medical reasons, has decided to vacate. He is uncertain of future plans, but is talking with management about possibilities of contributing to KJR in other ways.
ABC, NBC, CNN do not air Trump’s election-security speech live on primary channels. This is one way information is censored in communist countries. You can see where the USA is headed.
In the days leading up to the speech, there were questions about just how factual Trump’s address would be.
CNN’s John King: “Sadly, we have no choice but to be skeptical when this president talks about elections because what he says, at least what he has said in the past, is often just not true.”
MS NOW’s Chris Hayes: “It has become abundantly clear that Donald Trump would rather cheat than win. His primetime speech tonight is another example of that.”
Trump criticized NBC and ABC for not carrying the address live on their main networks, saying they should have their licenses revoked. He said, “They and others in the media are part of a plot.”
CBS anchor Anchor Tony Dokoupil: “Much of what this president has said on this topic has been false. There’s an argument that it is irresponsible to air the president’s speech tonight. But this speech will be made, it will be news and it’s our job to cover the news.”
Fox and Fox News aired the speech in full.
Worth noting: Hannity’s show, preempted for the speech, spent very little time on it after it was over. Hannity quickly pivoted to the war in Iran, followed by stories about wildfires up north and floods down south.
Trump made claims about electronic voting machines being vulnerable and easily compromised. Fox White House correspondent Aishah Hasnie acknowledged that they had not seen evidence of that and were not in the position to evaluate the accuracy of Trump’s claims.
Yes, anyone old enough to have lived during the Roosevelt years will recall how the networks cut, edited or deleted portions of his messages from the White House.
To cull it down to the basics, another night of networks trying to figure out how to cover a president who often makes claims that simply are not true or, at the very least, are misleading. And while there is no easy answer on how to cover Trump in times like these, the responsible networks ultimately did a good job of covering Thursday’s address without amplifying, to borrow Maggie Haberman’s wording, Trump’s “outrageous” claims.
Brendan Carr’s FCC is set to begin dismantling media ownership restrictions, starting with the longstanding 39% national population cap on television station ownership.
On August 6, the agency will vote to replace this rigid limit with a flexible case-by-case review process. According to Carr’s office, the change will empower the FCC to approve transactions that serve the public interest while blocking those that do not. (!!!! According to which political agenda??)
The move aims to foster a more competitive media marketplace, strengthen localism, and encourage greater investment in reliable news and information sources. No revisions to radio ownership rules have been proposed yet. (This is the BS we spoke of.)
***Unleashing caps on ownership WILL NOT strengthen localism — just the opposite. Reliable news and info– oh geez!! Just STOP!
KTLA 5 reporter Rachel Menitoff was cool and collected during a live shot last evening. A flying cockroach ran circles across her chest (and who wouldn’t, really), yet she continued her report.
Howard Stern has enough money to support several families and trophy wives. He chose to give up on his core audience and switched to Hollywood gossip/interviews. Basically, kissing butt. His wife loves those Hollywood parties and spa days, among other treats those millions bring her. Howard stopped being funny or relevant many years ago.
Not many years ago, and I think it was covered on this blog, he made a great tribute to Bob Rivers, who we just lost. I thought it was good for Rivers to get the recognition, but a lot of commenters were offended by Howard’s remarks.
Chamath Palihapitiya is a Sri Lankan-born Canadian-American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and influencer. He’s known for making millions from tech stocks and for his roles at Facebook and AOL. In 2011, he founded Social Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in high-impact companies across diverse markets like healthcare, energy, and space.
Howard Stern has laid off around a dozen staffers from his SiriusXM show, Page Six hears, because he’s preparing to drop to just one new show a week after Labor Day.
After months of speculation about his future on the air, the radio titan signed a new contract in December of last year that he said would give him more “flexibility.”
Vancouver's "Wave FM" Expands Reach
Jason Remington • July 30, 2026
Durham Radio says a CRTC decision issued Friday will expand revenue opportunities for its Vancouver Smooth Jazz station, WAVE 98.3 (CIWV-FM), after more than a three-year wait. The commission approved a new FM transmitter on 98.7 FM that will more than double the station’s reach into Metro Vancouver’s Tri-Cities—Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody—plus communities east of Highway 1.
Originally filed in March 2023, the transmitter will sit in the Burquitlam corridor, 15 km east of the current Downtown Vancouver site. Kirk expects the $300,000–$400,000 investment to deliver stronger revenue.
KOMO's Jeremy Harris Is On It
Jason Remington • July 29, 2026
The Seattle Police Chief cancelled an interview with KCPQ FOX 13 earlier. Now, reports are circulating the chief has been fired.
Multiple sources saying
@SeattlePD Chief Shon Barnes is telling people he has been fired.
@MayorofSeattle has NOT confirmed this. At a time when her office is under fire for confusing and slow communication, clarity TONIGHT would be good. (X.com)
No interviews...because
Jason Remington • July 29, 2026
KING 5 source: Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes out
According to a high level source inside Seattle City Hall, Mayor Katie Wilson is sharing plans with other top officials regarding Chief Shon Barnes.
KIRO FM reports firing
Jason Remington • July 29, 2026
KIRO FM
Shon Barnes was fired from his position as chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) by Mayor Katie Wilson, multiple sources confirmed with KIRO Newsradio.
Barnes was initially given the option to resign or be fired, according to sources, with the chief choosing not to resign.
Queer Storm Co-Owner Causes Scene
Duke Stern • July 29, 2026
A Seattle Storm co-owner allegedly cursed at teens in XX-XY shirts. Celeste Keaton, co-owner of the Storm, allegedly called the girls “f****** insane,” and stated she “hopes God can save [them]”. One of the girls who was yelled at, broke down in tears because of this queer’s verbal attack. (KIRO FM)
(KIRO FM) Spike (co-host of JAKE SKORHEIM AND SPIKE O’NEILL SHOW) noted that although he does not share the girls’ opinions about gender duality or that there are two sexes, he believed that the girls were not given the same inclusive treatment that the organization boasts.
…“No one should speak ill to them, curse at them, poke at them, someone spit at them, I heard. Someone said they were tripped as they were trying to leave. It doesn’t speak to inclusivity at all. It was out of bounds. Completely inappropriate.”
**WNBA team is co-owned by a dyke. Surprise! **
Wide world of mental issues
Paul B. • July 29, 2026
Although the team released a statement apologizing for the behavior of the owner, I would never watch or support in any way the Storm or anything to do with the WNBA.
Spike’s response was half-hearted and his stand on gender issues says a lot about his politics. If you were not already aware of the stance he takes on issues.
Cunningham: on this issue
Jason Remington • July 29, 2026
Sophie Cunningham
@sophaller
(on X)
I truly believe there is a safe space and love for EVERYBODY. Biological girls, biological boys, trans women, and trans men. Everyone is welcome at my table! You can disagree and still be kind.
Bravo to those girls for standing up for what they believe. You’ll be hearing from me soon💕 yay for gifts.
Truly embarrassing of the co-owner. Unfortunately shows the type of leader she is.
THIS WEEK: Fauci Takes The Fifth Regarding Diary Issues
Jason Remington • July 29, 2026
More than 1,100 pages of personal, near-daily typewritten notes and journal entries kept by Dr. Anthony Fauci, written on a government server, have been released to the public.
The Senate hearing this week has been lackluster, as Fauci refused to answer any questions.
Guilty? Guilty AF!!!
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the documents around July 24–27, 2026 (with some redactions after an initial posting). They were reportedly located on government servers after a search involving HHS. Paul framed the release as part of his long-running investigation into COVID-19 origins, gain-of-function research, and alleged discrepancies between Fauci’s private thoughts and public statements. A related “prequel” of earlier Fauci records and emails (2001–2015) was also released.
Among the details of these diary entries:
COVID-19 origins: Early notes (e.g., January 2020) reflect uncertainty. One entry states the Wuhan wet market “was not the source, it was the amplifier,” while still noting a likely animal-to-human jump.
Fauci frequently noted his sudden celebrity, media coverage, and interactions with journalists and celebrities. Examples include comments that the press was “going wild” with him, that his fame was “explosive and really unimaginable,” and that it was “not hyperbole” to say he was among the most famous and talked-about people in the country (or world) at times.
Regarding President Trump: Private remarks were often sharply critical, describing Trump as “out of control,” a “true embarrassment,” “an idiot,” “rambling,” or “infinitely lying” in various contexts related to the pandemic response, messaging, and reopening.
We shall see how this all shakes out. We have heard the accusations of Fauci guilt from the Conservative Right, just as we have heard of the Obama administration’s handling of intelligence about Russian interference in the 2016 election, with the word TREASON being tossed around.
Nothing seems to come of it.
Dear Diary: I am The Rizzler
Jason Remington • July 29, 2026
Can’t Touch That!
Hood rats be advised: Tuskegee University is adopting a new dress code this August.
Jason Remington • July 29, 2026
Dressing like a hood rat is now forbidden. Maybe the university has realized the students need to conform to societal norms. Maybe…
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code for students this August, according to a letter from President Mark Brown.
Under the new policy, students must arrive on campus with a business suit and proper shoes appropriate for a business meeting.
“The goal here is not meant to restrict you from enjoying the Tuskegee Experience, but to prepare you with a solid foundation for the workforce you will enter once you leave Tuskegee,” Brown’s letter said. “Employers are less forgiving and too often presentation may overrule stellar preparation.”
“Tuskegee University is adopting a new dress code this August.
What students cannot wear:
The policy prohibits students from wearing revealing clothing in class, in the cafeteria or at official settings such as convocation.
Students are also banned from wearing bedroom shoes, bonnets or du-rags to class or the cafeteria.
Students will also no longer be allowed to use their cell phones while inside a classroom.
The letter announcing these changes:
Dear Tuskegee University Students,
We are excited to welcome you to Tuskegee University next month as you are arriving at an extraordinary time in the university’s history. Tuskegee has entered its Renaissance Era of transformation and renewal, and we are expecting a 32-year new student enrollment high in August.
Tuskegee is focused on challenging you academically with resources to ensure graduation while preparing you for the workplace. You are required to find internships in their area of interest, identify certifications to enhance professional skills, and develop a resume. There are more than 30 certifications you can get at Tuskegee at no additional cost. You must also visit the university Career Center in Kenney Hall. It is there where you will be able to connect with potential employers, internships, and learn more about career opportunities long before your senior year. You cannot wait until you are a senior to focus on your career options.
The university has developed a new policy for student attire on campus, classroom attendance, and cell phone use in classrooms. Tuskegee students now have a dress code for public and professional places. The Student Handbook requires students to arrive on campus with a business suit and proper shoes for a business meeting. Students are prohibited from wearing revealing clothing in class, to the cafeteria or in official settings like Convocation. They are also not able to wear bedroom shoes, bonnets, or du-rags to class or the cafeteria.
Faculty will be empowered to respond to students who are inappropriately dressed based on these guidelines. Faculty will also be able to respond to a different classroom challenge – cell phones. Unless directed by the professor, students are no longer allowed to use their cell phones while in class. They should be turned off to eliminate any distraction from the instructor’s lesson. We are attaching the attendance policy to minimize any confusion around attendance. Students are required to go to class. That is the heart of all academic success, and we track attendance.
The goal here is not meant to restrict you from enjoying the Tuskegee Experience, but to prepare you with a solid foundation for the workforce you will enter once you leave Tuskegee. Employers are less forgiving and too often presentation may overrule stellar preparation.
Tuskegee University continues to prepare the best and brightest for a lifetime of success. With these changes, we want to ensure every student is as prepared as they can be. I look forward to seeing you in August.
Sincerely,
Dr. Mark A. Brown
President and CEO
Dress Code Policy for Students
The purpose of this policy is to provide students with general dress coded parameters. It is not intended to be overly prescriptive but is designed to ensure decorum appropriate to a university environment.
Students are expected to maintain a professional appearance that supports a respectful learning environment and reflects the standards of their intended profession. Appropriate attire is required for all classes, laboratories, simulations, presentations, field experiences, cafeteria and other professional activities/settings.
The following expectations apply:
1. Clothing should be clean, neat, and appropriate for an academic and professional setting. Attire that is excessively revealing, excessively tight, transparent, or otherwise inconsistent with a professional environment is not appropriate or any other apparel or appearance that may be distracting in the classroom (as deemed by the administration) is not permitted. Examples include, but are not limited to, clothing that exposes the midriff, chest, undergarments, tops that show cleavage or excessive portions of the chest, back or sides.
2. Hats, bonnets, head scarves, caps, hoods, du-rags, bandanas, sunglasses, and other non-religious or non-medically required head coverings should be removed while in the classroom or cafeteria unless they are required for documented medical, religious, cultural, or University-approved purposes.
3. Clothing displaying profanity, discriminatory language, sexually explicit content, or images or messages promoting violence, illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or other inappropriate material is prohibited.
4. Pants, skirts, dresses, and shorts should be worn in a manner that is appropriate for a professional educational environment. Clothing should fit properly and not expose undergarments or other private areas. Excessively short shorts, swimsuit bottoms, body suits, sleeveless undershirts, and similar casual garments are not appropriate for professional classroom settings. T-shirts worn as dresses and sagging pants are not permitted. Baggy or loose fitting pants must be worn with a belt that fits around the waist.
5. Undergarments must be worn in an appropriate manner and not visible. Clothing with rips, tears, and/or holes that expose underwear or inappropriate parts of the body are not permitted..
6. Footwear must be appropriate for the instructional setting. No bedroom shoes or skates allowed in the classroom or cafeteria setting.
7. Faculty may establish additional dress requirements for courses involving laboratories, clinical experiences, internships, field placements, simulations, or presentations to ensure compliance with professional, accreditation, safety, or agency standards.
Students who do not comply with the course dress expectations will be asked to correct the issue before participating in class activities. Repeated failure to adhere to the dress expectations may result in being asked to leave the class for that session and may be addressed in accordance with applicable course and University policies.
Questions or disputes about the appropriateness of a particular mode of dress for the time, occasion or place should be referred to the Dean of Students.
The times are a-changing -- This is specific to a certain low-class group of idiots
Jason Remington • July 29, 2026
Baggy or loose fitting pants must be worn with a belt that fits around the waist.
5. Undergarments must be worn in an appropriate manner and not visible. Clothing with rips, tears, and/or holes that expose underwear or inappropriate parts of the body are not permitted..
It's a start
Jason Remington • July 29, 2026
Tommy ‘Tj’ Sotomayor
@tommysotogeist
·
Jul 28
Isnt it funny how much stuff has come back that I was right about? Yall called me all types of names but it seems like if anyone expects better from black people that they end up being the enemy to black people! Yall got me banned from YouTube just to years later have other blacks realize the problem I saw coming over 15 years ago! SMH But heck yall took out jesus for the same thing, soe im in great company!
Zenith Portable & Pocket Radios
Jason Remington • July 29, 2026
Great reception — wherever you go! (ad from 1941)
Doubleday's Dollar Book Club
Jason Remington • July 29, 2026
People used to read stories from these… (ad from 1960)
Capitol Record Club
Jason Remington • July 29, 2026
Hurry! This offer won’t last! (ad from 1960)
Tami Michaels Home Improvement Moves To KIRO FM
Jason Remington • July 29, 2026
There is a new “home improvement” radio show on the horizon. New for KIRO FM. KIRO FM will bring Tami Michaels in on Saturdays for “Inside Out with Tami Michaels.” Michaels has established herself as a pro in the field of this type of fare and is pleasant to listen to. Expect this program to be heavy with sponsor mentions/sponsor integration into the discussions. Topics will include interior design, home/lifestyle products and services, how-to advice and pet topics, among other features.
Tami Michaels is a Pacific Northwest-based interior designer, licensed general contractor, and radio host known for lifestyle and home improvement programming. She has hosted the show Inside Out with Tami Michaels (also referred to as Tami Michaels Inside Out) for many years—over 20–25 years of radio experience in the field. It previously aired Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon on KOMO News Radio (now KNWN) 1000 AM / 97.7 FM.
Michaels is frequently called one of the top (or the #1) lifestyle and home improvement experts in Washington/Western Washington. She is the owner and creative director of Sound Kitchen & Bath, a design firm focused on kitchens, baths, and related projects. She has also been a regular on-air contributor to KOMO TV News with home and lifestyle segments.
Weekend NewsRadio Blah Blah Blah
Jason Remington • July 29, 2026
Weekend programming on KIRO FM and KNWN FM are a wasteland of endless reruns of snake oil product sales and investment schemes. Tami Michaels is one program, similar to the old Ed Hume gardening show that is listenable.
Personality Radio In Seattle?
Jason Remington • July 29, 2026
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) yesterday announced the finalists for the 2026 NAB Marconi Radio Awards to be presented Tuesday – – Oct. 20 – – at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.
This annual event celebrates outstanding stations – – personalities – – podcasts and industry leaders.
2026 NAB Marconi Radio Award finalists (not a Seattle entry among them) :
LEGENDARY STATION OF THE YEAR
KFI-AM – – Los Angeles
WCBS-FM – – New York
WIVK-FM – – Knoxville
WJR-AM – – Detroit
WLW-AM – – Cincinnati
LEGENDARY RADIO MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Joey Cummings – – South Seas Broadcasting Inc. – – Pago Pago
Tery Garras – – KXLY-FM – – Spokane
Julie Koehn – – WLEN-FM – – Adrian, Michigan
Mitch Rosen – – WSCR-AM – – Chicago
David Yadgaroff – – Audacy – – Philadelphia
NETWORK/SYNDICATED PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR , Connecticut
El Free Guey Show – - TelevisaUnivision – – Houston
Ryan Seacrest – – Premiere Radio Networks – – Inc. – – Los Angeles
The Bob & Sheri Show – – WKQC-FM – – Beasley – – Charlotte
MAJOR MARKET PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
The Andie Summers Show – – WXTU-FM – – Philadelphia
Ellen K – – KOST-FM – – Los Angeles
Patty Jackson, WDAS-FM, Philadelphia
Karson and Kennedy – – WBMX-FM – – Boston
Riggs – – Katelyn & Erica – – KKBQ-FM – – Houston
LARGE MARKET PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Paul Castronovo – – WBGG-FM – – Miami
Rebecca Cressman – – KSFI-FM – – Salt Lake City
Karen Dalessandro – – KSLX-FM – – Phoenix
Heather & Matty – – WWLI-FM – – Providence
Justin – – Scott and Spiegel – – WIYY-FM – – Baltimore
MEDIUM MARKET PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
The Blake Show with Kelly and Todd – – WMGX-FM – – Portland, Maine
Buzz Jackson – – KIIM-FM – – Tucson
Joe & Tina Mornings – – WZSR-FM – – Crystal Lake, Illinois
Ron Olson and Karen Perrin – – WRVR-FM – – Memphis
Ben Davis & Kelly K – – WDJX-FM – – Louisville
SMALL MARKET PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
The Cosmo & Kat Show – – KTXY-FM – – Columbia, Missouri
Chris Lawrence – – WCHS-AM – – Charleston, West Virginia
Ian Rambo – – KQRQ-FM – – Rapid City, South Dakota
The Ryan Smetzer Show – – WIKZ-FM – – Hagerstown, Maryland
Stafford and Frigo – – KDXY-FM – – Jonesboro, Arkansas
The CB radio near Tacoma
Robert • July 29, 2026
The CB radio near Tacoma is on fire these days. There’s so many different personalities on there. You have to check it out. Channel 17. There’s a guy call Potato Head aka Weiner Bender and a whole bunch of other characters on there. Uncensored and uncut. Most of the time it’s a better source of entertainment than broadcast radio is. Also, lots of skip DX, conservative leaning operators and few liberals popping up every once in a while. It’s like the Wild West on the air!
NY Times Columnist Joins 60 Minutes
Reader Submission • July 28, 2026
Ross Douthat a conservative columnist at The New York Times, is leaving to join the CBS News program “60 Minutes” as a correspondent, the show’s executive producer said in a memo to staff on Tuesday.
Mr. Douthat, who joined The Times in 2009, is among a group of journalists joining for the show’s 59th season, which will premiere on Sept. 13. The writer Sebastian Junger and Gianna Toboni, a former Vice News correspondent, will become contributors, along with Trevor Phillips, a British journalist who joined CBS last month. Norah O’Donnell, the former anchor of “CBS Evening News,” will be a correspondent as well.
They are the first significant hires at the long-running Sunday program since CBS’s new editor in chief, Bari Weiss, orchestrated a shake-up that led to the departure of three top correspondents this spring, including the veteran journalist Scott Pelley.
Ms. Weiss has been trying to rebuild the “60 Minutes” staff in recent weeks after a tumultuous period. In moves that rattled the program’s personnel, she dismissed the correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega, along with the show’s senior leadership team, including its former executive producer Tanya Simon.
— New York Times
A face made for TV.
The Mirror Cracked
Jason Remington • July 28, 2026
Well, Andy Rooney was no beauty. I could probably name quite a few commentators on network tv news that fit that category.
Raising eyebrows
Bill • July 29, 2026
The other notable hire was Norah O’Donnell, who has previously worked for “60 Minutes” and has now been named an official correspondent.
O’Donnell’s appointment was expected. Douthat’s wasn’t.
Douthat and Weiss were colleagues at The New York Times and, for those who fear Weiss will push CBS News and even the irreproachable “60 Minutes” to the right, this move will be examined under a microscope.
New York Times opinion editor Kathleen Kingsbury: “For 17 years and in thousands of columns, Ross has left an indelible mark on this report: arguments so carefully built that even readers who arrived hostile stayed to see how they’d hold up. He was right about things early, wrong about things honestly and never, not once, boring.”
It is, unquestionably, a loss for the Times, as Douthat was among the Gray Lady’s most prominent conservative voices.
Washington’s found a new — yet familiar — voice of Husky football.
Reader Submission • July 28, 2026
Elise Woodward, who has spent two decades as UW football’s sideline reporter, will move to the booth in 2026 as the team’s new play-by-play announcer, Washington athletics announced Tuesday morning. She replaces Tony Castricone, who departed for the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers in June. UW will hire a separate play-by-play announcer for men’s basketball.
“Having the opportunity to be the voice of University of Washington football is the honor of my lifetime,” Woodward said in a statement Tuesday. “As a Dawg, I take so much pride in the rich history and tradition of Husky football. I am so thankful for the last 23 seasons that I spent on the sidelines, but I’m also beyond excited to trade in my rain gear for the warmth of the Bob Rondeau radio booth.”
Woodward, a former UW women’s basketball player, has more than three decades of broadcasting experience and most recently served as the first voice of the WNBA’s Portland Fire. The Eugene, Ore., native has also previously done work with the Storm and SuperSonics during her long tenure in Seattle.
“Elise has built an outstanding career as a sports broadcaster at both the national and local levels.” UW athletic director Pat Chun said in a statement. “She has established herself as a trusted voice within the Husky community through her years covering UW Football, Women’s Basketball, and Seattle sports. She knows this university, its traditions, and the rich history of this role. We couldn’t be more excited to have Elise carry forward the legacy of being the voice of Husky Football.”
As a basketball player for the Huskies from 1993-97, she helped UW reach the NCAA tournament three times. She also received her degree from UW in broadcast journalism.
Woodward will begin her tenure on Sept. 6 when UW opens its season the Apple Cup against Washington State at Husky Stadium.
Andy Yamashita: ayamashita@seattletimes.com. Andy Yamashita is a sports reporter at The Seattle Times, primarily covering Washington Huskies football.
You Go, Girl!
Jason Remington • July 28, 2026
A well-deserved bump up the food chain!
Former KING 5 Reporter Takes Education Post
Jason Remington • July 28, 2026
Jake García, most recently a sports reporter for KPNX 12/Phoenix, just wrapped up his time there—his last day was July 27. Garcia is transitioning in August to a faculty role teaching journalism at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He also announced that he is getting married in August. García is a proud Arizona State University graduate. He earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in mass communication from ASU’s Cronkite School. While studying for his master’s, he worked as a sports reporter for Arizona PBS (KAET), contributed to SunDevilSource.com, and did work for the Pac-12 Networks.
His career path took him to KDRV NewsWatch 12 (Medford, Oregon): Sports reporter (roughly May 2017–June 2019). This was an early-market stop after college.
KVUE (Austin, Texas): Joined in July 2019 as a sports reporter/MMJ and later weekend anchor and sports/culture reporter. He spent nearly three years there, covering local and Texas sports (including the Longhorns), and ran community initiatives like fitness/fundraising challenges during the pandemic.
KING 5 (Seattle): Sports reporter starting around May 2022 (a TEGNA sister-station move from KVUE). He covered Pacific Northwest sports before leaving the role for his gig at
12 News / 12Sports (Phoenix, KPNX)
Singer Carly Simon has revealed that she has Parkinson's disease.
Jason Remington • July 28, 2026
The 83-year-old “You’re So Vain” singer broke her silence about her absence from the spotlight in a statement obtained by People, in which she also revealed that she underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer.
According to the Mayo Clinic, Parkinson’s is a nervous system disorder that affects movement, often causing tremors, stiffness, slowed movement, and balance problems.
Carly Simon explained that her physical struggles began with arthritis, leading to three joint replacement surgeries on her knees and hip.
When her mobility continued to decline, leaving her unable to walk without considerable help or stand up from deep furniture, an evaluation at the Mayo Clinic confirmed the Parkinson’s diagnosis.
Recent Death: Songwriter/Singer Freddie Cannon
Jason Remington • July 28, 2026
Freddie Cannon was a high-energy American rock and roll singer and songwriter known as “Boom Boom” who scored major chart hits like “Palisades Park” and “Tallahassee Lassie”. Born Frederick Anthony Picariello Jr. on December 4, 1936, in Revere, Massachusetts, he emerged from the Boston music scene in the late 1950s. His national breakthrough came in 1959 with “Tallahassee Lassie,” which he co-wrote with his mother. He followed it with “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans” and his biggest career smash, 1962’s “Palisades Park”. Strongly inspired by early rhythm and blues and rock pioneers like Chuck Berry and Little Richard, he used a driving, percussive guitar style and an intense vocal delivery.
He held the record for the most appearances on Dick Clark’s famous musical variety program American Bandstand, performing on the show more than 100 times. He continued performing on international oldies circuits for decades until passing away from cancer on July 17, 2026, at the age of 89.
Veteran Portland broadcaster and former KGW personality Craig Walker dies at 80
Reader Submission • July 27, 2026
Jared Cowley (KGW)
Published: 10:56 AM PDT July 24, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. — Veteran Portland broadcaster and former KGW radio and television personality Craig Walker has died. He was 80.
Walker died Wednesday, July 22, at his home, according to longtime broadcaster John Erickson, who was Walker’s colleague at K103. K103 announced Walker’s death in a social media post, saying it would honor his legacy on Monday, July 27, during K103 Mornings with Stacey and Mike.
Walker spent decades, from the early 1970s through 2005, as one of Portland’s best-known on-air personalities. He hosted a market-leading morning show on what was then KGW radio (620 AM) before later joining K103 (KKCW-FM). He also was a longtime primetime personality on KGW-TV, as a host of the evening programs, “PM Magazine” and “Good Evening.”
Walker publicly shared his health struggles over the years, including his wait for a liver transplant in 1993. He later used his platform to advocate for organ transplantation and raise awareness about diabetes, bone cancer and breast cancer.
Erickson said Walker is survived by his wife, Barb; son, Craig; and six grandchildren. His daughter, Karen, died in 2016.
Trump Speech Falls Flat
Reader Submission • July 25, 2026
Trump’s insult-laden speech to press dinner draws mostly stunned silence
The president addressed a smaller, heavily secured gathering Friday as his administration intensifies its legal and rhetorical attacks on journalists.
— Washington Post
Really? No one in attendance could possibly have been surprised by his behavior. His rambling (cringeworthy) speech was true to form.
Exactly what you'd expect
Bill • July 28, 2026
No president in the history of this country has devoted more energy and resources to trying to weaken the free press than Donald Trump. He has sued, threatened, insulted and tried to intimidate the press, and has been successful in undermining the trust Americans have in one of the cornerstones of our democracy.
And yet, there he was Friday evening, handed a microphone to say whatever he wanted to the very group that he hates and routinely attacks.
“What do we do here? Is this supposed to be fun? Am I supposed to be serious? Am I supposed to be a comedian?”
As usual, he didn’t really know what to say, so he delivered a rambling, meandering speech. For … an hour!
Couldn’t help himself — reverting to what he knows best: insulting the media, including many by name and network.
Some of Trump’s remarks were “vicious,’’ as press secretary Karoline Leavitt promised. But more than anything, the speech was just… boring.
“The speech was laced with vile invective, with Trump using the stage to attack the journalists gathered in the room and his political enemies alike. Over the course of more than an hour, Trump offered a meandering speech that devolved into a barrage of personal insults and crude attacks aimed at the journalists gathered in the room as well as his political opponents, stripping away any pretense that the evening would serve as a celebration of the First Amendment.”
— Status’ Jon Passintino
Did anyone expect anything less?
WHCA Award Fails to Move Trump
Jason Remington • July 24, 2026
At Friday night’s White House Correspondent’s Dinner: Wolf Blitzer presented the Wall Street Journal an award for uncovering Trump’s ties to Epstein and reveals Trump doxxed the journalist’s home address in his lawsuit causing her to move.
An attempt to publicly shame or humiliate Trump failed as Trump sat at the table smirking at the failed attack/award presentation.
Trump doesn’t give a shit about your feelings. I voted for that! Thank you, Donald Trump.
Question
Ron • July 25, 2026
Hi I have a question.
If the full release of the Epstein files completely exonerates Trump, would you support the immediate and timely release of these files?
Second question. If the full release of the Epstein files finds that Trump is in fact a pedo that many claim he is, resulting in his immediate arrest and conviction, would you support the immediate and timely release of the Epstein files?
Respectfully,
Ron
Law & Order
Jason Remington • July 25, 2026
Trump campaigned on sort of a law and order platform, so that would be fair. I think too much has been redacted from what has been seen, so far. No one should be protected.
Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger On-Hold
Reader Submission • July 24, 2026
Paramount said on Friday that it had agreed to halt its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until next June at the latest while a judge considers a lawsuit from state attorneys general who sued to block the deal. The delay throws into doubt the future of a deal that would remake Hollywood.
In a legal filing, Paramount and the state attorneys general said that they had reached an agreement to freeze the $111 billion merger while the case works its way through court, extending a shorter pause imposed by a federal judge in California this week.
The deal would unite under one roof two major movie studios, the streaming services HBO Max and Paramount+ and networks including CBS and CNN. David Ellison, the tech scion who runs Paramount, has aggressively pushed to acquire Warner Bros., ultimately outbidding Netflix after proposing a handful of escalating offers.
— New York Times
CA. Attorney Gen opposes Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
Jason Remington • July 24, 2026
Posts from X.com
@spencerpratt
Bonehead Bob Bonta is one of those guys who always wanted to be famous, but sadly…he can’t even talk.
Remember his big event he did in front of the Hollywood sign? (Yeah nobody else does, either). This was his BIG moment! He thought he’d finally made it! Nice job Bigshot Bob!
Greasy Gavin and Bonehead Bonta are the real life slick-haired archetypal douchebag villains we’ve seen in every movie.
Now they’re coming to destroy the Hollywood for good, over petty politics.
@RobBonta
Jul 22
It’s no surprise you’re defending studio monopolies and oligarchs instead of consumers and the writers, actors, crew members, and California workers whose livelihoods depend on a competitive entertainment industry. Stay in your reality TV / AI Slop lane and leave antitrust to the professionals.
Rich Lieberman says "I'LL BE BACK"
Jason Remington • July 23, 2026
Tomorrow. That’s what Rich told me by phone today. He promises a couple hours with Frank Somerville. He may touch on the controversial Ronn Owens/Jan Black saga of “Life with Laura” The time is 10:00 am LIVE on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/@MrRL1962
Rich explained he has been sidelined by many medical issues but is chomping at the bit to get back online. His voice is not what it should be and Rich says he lost 30 pounds over the course of these tough few months.
Check it out tomorrow, July 24th – The 2nd Return of Rich Lieberman
THE GRINCH BEHIND 415 MEDIA
Rich Lieberman Won’t Quit, Despite San Francisco Media’s Wishes
Lieberman returns to Bay area media vidcasting
Questions for Rich Lieberman
Jason Remington • July 23, 2026
If you have questions for Rich Lieberman or Frank Somerville during the vidcast tomorrow, TEXT Rich @ 415-999-4454
Kevin Calabro Departs Portland Trail Blazers Broadcast Team
Duke Stern • July 22, 2026
Longtime NBA broadcaster Kevin Calabro will not return to the Portland Trail Blazers’ television team next season. The former voice of the Seattle SuperSonics confirmed the news in a text message to The Seattle Times on Wednesday. His departure was first reported by The Oregonian. Calabro’s contract expired at the end of June. In an interview with The Oregonian, he revealed he had been negotiating a new deal but described the team’s offer as “subprime.” He received the proposal on Monday and called it an easy decision, noting, “Not worth my time.” Despite the outcome, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity, saying he felt fortunate to hold one of just 30 NBA broadcasting jobs while working near his Seattle home. He intends to continue his broadcasting career.The 70-year-old spent a decade as the Blazers’ play-by-play voice after joining in 2016. His exit comes amid significant upheaval for the franchise following its sale to new owner Tom Dundon, which has triggered widespread cost-cutting measures and disputes with Portland leaders over funding for Moda Center renovations. The team has also parted ways with several other longtime broadcast members, including analyst Michael Horton and reporter Jamie Hudson.
Calabro previously enjoyed a storied 20-year tenure with the SuperSonics, calling the team’s rise in the 1990s until their relocation to Oklahoma City in 2008. He later worked nationally for TNT, NBA TV, and ESPN Radio, and even handled the first MLS season for the Seattle Sounders. He continues to monitor expansion talks for a potential new Seattle NBA team, which could begin play as early as the 2028-29 season if approved.
Clapping Back
Reader Submission • July 22, 2026
Earlier this week, CNN’s Brian Stelter noted that the Pentagon hasn’t held a press briefing in two and a half months, all while the U.S. is involved in a war with Iran.
Said Stelter: “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hasn’t explained the military strategy behind the renewed air strikes. His department hasn’t revealed the circumstances that led to the recent deaths of US service members. It’s all indicative of a larger effort to control information, limit access and avoid difficult questions about the war.”
Response from Pentagon’s public affairs office (Chief spokesperson Sean Parnell):
“The U.S. government has consistently provided comprehensive, real-time updates on the strikes in Iran. President Trump and Secretary Hegseth have been constantly providing updates directly to the media and the American people online, delivering clear, unfiltered insight into our objectives and decisive actions.”
Then Parnell went after the media: “Additionally, questions from Fake News reporters do very little to inform the public at all. Their primary goal is to get clips that can be used online to promote themselves and push their preferred narrative.”
Stelter: “First, Parnell is disputing a foundational idea about the fourth estate, the idea that reporters ask questions on behalf of the public. Second, military reporters feel a real duty to inform Americans; they’re not in it for the clips. Third, it sounds like Parnell is not planning another press briefing anytime soon.”
I'm rubber, you're glue
Duke Stern • July 22, 2026
Brian Stelter is a partisan defender of mainstream/liberal media narratives rather than a neutral analyst. Stelter often frames right-leaning stories as disinformation or manufactured scandals. He has always shown selective outrage and hypocrisy, especially given CNN’s own retractions and settlements.
Trump’s court loss
Bill • July 23, 2026
Trump is suing the BBC over a documentary aired before the 2024 presidential election. The documentary spliced together different parts of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech to make separate remarks seem like one sentence, and he is now suing for defamation.
He’s seeking $10 billion, claiming the documentary caused “direct harm” to his businesses, even though it didn’t air in the U.S. and he won the election.
Now the BBC is asking Trump to prove how his businesses suffered. In other words, they want to see his financial records. And this week, a federal magistrate judge in Miami ruled that, yes, Trump must turn over his books.
Headline on CNN: “Trump’s BBC lawsuit coming back to bite him?”
We’ll see if it sticks. Trump is assuredly going to appeal this latest ruling, and when he does, the case will be heard by U.S. District Court Judge Roy Altman, who was appointed by Trump.
A great find from the Internet Archive
Jason Remington • July 22, 2026
Summer of 1961
KXLY brochure (outer portion)
https://shorturl.at/IEyDo
KXLY brochure (inner portion)
https://shorturl.at/GWYZN
Bruce Cannon- Robert O. Smith- Don Wade aircheck submitted
Jason Remington • July 21, 2026
Reader submitted — Aircheck of Bruce Cannon, Robert O. Smith and Don Wade from 1977/78 featuring Ron Erickson in the Star Tracker van, a clip from Chuck Bolland in the newsroom, and other nuggets you will pick out from the nearly 9 minute audio piece. Labeled as “new” at the top of the page today at https://shorturl.at/70VOW on our KTAC Audio page.
Schuon named CEO of ACM
Jason Remington • July 21, 2026
The Academy of Country Music has announced the appointment of Andy Schuon as its new CEO. Andy Schuon [KISW Weekend/fill in on air personality] Credits include: Executive Vice President, Head of Programming & Production: MTV, MTV2 & VH1; Viacom, 1992 – 1998; Program Director – KROQ-FM Los Angeles CBS Radio 1989 – 1992.
Peter Lassally, Producer for Carson and Letterman, Dies at 93
Jason Remington • July 21, 2026
Hollywood Reporter: Peter Lassally, a concentration camp survivor who became known as the “Host Whisperer” for producing talk shows headlined by Johnny Carson, David Letterman and Craig Ferguson, has died. He was 93.
Lassally died Sunday of natural causes at a memory care facility in Los Angeles, his son, Tom Lassally, the partner, producer and manager at 3 Arts Entertainment, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Lassally had produced programs starring Arthur Godfrey and Mike Wallace before joining Carson on NBC’s The Tonight Show, then based in New York, in 1969. He served as the quiet behind-the-scenes guy in a producing partnership with the boisterous Fred De Cordova and remained with the show until Carson’s final broadcast on May 22, 1992.
Bugg, PBS Exec Dies Unexpectedly
Jason Remington • July 21, 2026
Hollywood Reporter: Sylvia Bugg, PBS‘ chief programming executive and general manager for general audience programming, died “unexpectedly this weekend,” PBS CEO Paula Kerger announced. She was 55.
No cause of death was provided. Bugg joined PBS for a third stint just before the COVID-19 pandemic shut the world down. Previously, she was vp diversity and television content at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Bugg was PBS’ director of programming from April 2012-August 2014; her first turn came in the mid-to-late ’90s. Bugg also worked at Discovery Inc. for a dozen years.
Boggles my mind
Brookbank • July 21, 2026
Beginning September 1, SiriusXM satellite will begin carrying Audacy sports and news stations. Sirius will insert their own commercials into stopsets, in the agreement which includes licensing fees.
These stations are available online, on your phone. So…
Hey, I have a great money-making idea for 2026. I will let you in on it. Open a newspaper stand. It’s money in the bank, my friend!
Politics Across The Pond
Brookbank • July 21, 2026
This beats dancing news anchors or FOX 13 weather girls’ controversial lifestyle videos. Some actual knowledge being shared by local tv news man Bradley Warren (KNDU/KNDO Tricities-Yakima) regarding how Great Britain chooses and installs their Prime Minister. We need more of this — and less performative tik-tok level nonsense from our tv news folks.
Paramount & Warner Bros.
Reader Submission • July 20, 2026
NYT – A federal judge on Monday temporarily stopped Paramount from completing its $111 billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery while she considers a lawsuit that argues the deal violates antitrust laws, a disruption to one of the biggest media deals in history. Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a temporary restraining order that was requested by 12 states that have sued to block the deal. The restraining order lasts 14 days.”This is a critical first win in our case to ensure this megamerger never sees the light of day,” California’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, a Democrat who is leading the states’ lawsuit, said in a statement.
Axios – A Paramount spokesperson said in a statement, “We are confident the evidence will demonstrate that the State AGs’ antitrust arguments are without merit as their alleged markets and claims of anticompetitive effects are without any basis in modern market realities. This merger is lawful, pro-competitive, and will benefit consumers, creators, workers, and the entertainment industry,” they said.
The Case For This Merger
Jason Remington • July 20, 2026
Is the Paramount argument a sound one?
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) are seen as smaller/weaker players here. Combining them creates a stronger rival with scale for bigger budgets, more output, and better tech competition—potentially leading to more content, jobs, and choices overall. -justice.gov
After reviewing millions of documents, the Justice Department approved the ~$110-111 billion deal without conditions in June 2026. They found no likely harm in streaming, linear TV, or theatrical films, and said it could increase competition by building a robust alternative to bigger streamers. –arstechnica.com
Theatrical releases are a shrinking slice; streaming and direct-to-consumer dominate. Merging allows cost synergies (e.g., $6B+ claimed), more efficient production, and sustained investment amid industry disruption (post-pandemic, strikes, cord-cutting). They claim blocking it favors entrenched giants like Netflix. — thewrap.com
Longtime Seattle radio host diagnosed with breast cancer
Jason Remington • July 20, 2026
The Seattle Times reported: “Jodi Brothers, co-host of weekday show “Mornings with Jodi and Bender” on 95.7 The Jet, announced her breast cancer diagnosis Wednesday.”
Jodi
Mike B Barer • July 20, 2026
Wishing Jodi a quick and full recovery.
Seattle Radio's Emperor
Jason Remington • July 19, 2026
Emperor Lee Smith – 1963-1966: KTKT/Tucson, 1967: KRIZ, Phoenix, 1967 KJRB, 1969 KJR. 1974-KISM/Bellingham, 1978/KYYX –The Emp died in Riverside CA on October 12, 2001 of cancer. The skin cancer was first detected in 1997, by August 2001 it had spread to other parts of the body. Joel Leroy Smith was 59 years old. [ Seattle P.I. ]
Search: LEE SMITH https://shorturl.at/h7cuq
Bertha Butt Runs for Senate In Maine
Duke Stern • July 17, 2026
This is the kind of kid we shoved in lockers at school. A total dweeb turned gay freak. This is the Senate debate in Maine. Heaven help the USA! BUILD MORE MENTAL HOSPITALS!!!!
What Qualifications Do You Have?
Duke Stern • July 17, 2026
Unbelievable! Someone running for Senate in Maine has a lower IQ than the mayor of Seattle.
Chuck & Buck Team Split
Brookbank • July 17, 2026
Changes at KJR Sportsradio 93.3 – Morning show co-host Bucky Jacobson, out recently for medical reasons, has decided to vacate. He is uncertain of future plans, but is talking with management about possibilities of contributing to KJR in other ways.
The Media Determines What You Should Be Told.
Reader Submission • July 16, 2026
ABC, NBC, CNN do not air Trump’s election-security speech live on primary channels. This is one way information is censored in communist countries. You can see where the USA is headed.
So how did it all play out?
Bill • July 17, 2026
In the days leading up to the speech, there were questions about just how factual Trump’s address would be.
CNN’s John King: “Sadly, we have no choice but to be skeptical when this president talks about elections because what he says, at least what he has said in the past, is often just not true.”
MS NOW’s Chris Hayes: “It has become abundantly clear that Donald Trump would rather cheat than win. His primetime speech tonight is another example of that.”
Trump criticized NBC and ABC for not carrying the address live on their main networks, saying they should have their licenses revoked. He said, “They and others in the media are part of a plot.”
CBS anchor Anchor Tony Dokoupil: “Much of what this president has said on this topic has been false. There’s an argument that it is irresponsible to air the president’s speech tonight. But this speech will be made, it will be news and it’s our job to cover the news.”
Fox and Fox News aired the speech in full.
Worth noting: Hannity’s show, preempted for the speech, spent very little time on it after it was over. Hannity quickly pivoted to the war in Iran, followed by stories about wildfires up north and floods down south.
Trump made claims about electronic voting machines being vulnerable and easily compromised. Fox White House correspondent Aishah Hasnie acknowledged that they had not seen evidence of that and were not in the position to evaluate the accuracy of Trump’s claims.
Excusing News Media Control
Jason Remington • July 19, 2026
Yes, anyone old enough to have lived during the Roosevelt years will recall how the networks cut, edited or deleted portions of his messages from the White House.
Prime Time
Bill Engelhardt • July 18, 2026
To cull it down to the basics, another night of networks trying to figure out how to cover a president who often makes claims that simply are not true or, at the very least, are misleading. And while there is no easy answer on how to cover Trump in times like these, the responsible networks ultimately did a good job of covering Thursday’s address without amplifying, to borrow Maggie Haberman’s wording, Trump’s “outrageous” claims.
Cutting and splicing
Jason Remington • July 19, 2026
Here is the correct answer: Carry the entire broadcast and let the people decide. Anything less is censorship.
We need the full story
Duke Stern • July 18, 2026
Walter Cronkite to David Letterman, 2001 — One stipulation to this: IF THE MEDIA DOES NOT CENSOR OUR NEWS.
BULL SHIT! The Carr FCC is full of it.
Jason Remington • July 15, 2026
Brendan Carr’s FCC is set to begin dismantling media ownership restrictions, starting with the longstanding 39% national population cap on television station ownership.
On August 6, the agency will vote to replace this rigid limit with a flexible case-by-case review process. According to Carr’s office, the change will empower the FCC to approve transactions that serve the public interest while blocking those that do not. (!!!! According to which political agenda??)
The move aims to foster a more competitive media marketplace, strengthen localism, and encourage greater investment in reliable news and information sources. No revisions to radio ownership rules have been proposed yet. (This is the BS we spoke of.)
***Unleashing caps on ownership WILL NOT strengthen localism — just the opposite. Reliable news and info– oh geez!! Just STOP!
Free Press
Reader Submission • July 15, 2026
“Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.”
–James Madison
KTLA 5 Creature Feature
Jason Remington • July 15, 2026
KTLA 5 reporter Rachel Menitoff was cool and collected during a live shot last evening. A flying cockroach ran circles across her chest (and who wouldn’t, really), yet she continued her report.
Stern
Mike B Barer • July 15, 2026
So, Stern must be thinking retirement.
Hundreds of Millions Later...
Jason Remington • July 15, 2026
Howard Stern has enough money to support several families and trophy wives. He chose to give up on his core audience and switched to Hollywood gossip/interviews. Basically, kissing butt. His wife loves those Hollywood parties and spa days, among other treats those millions bring her. Howard stopped being funny or relevant many years ago.
Stern
Mike B Barer • July 16, 2026
Not many years ago, and I think it was covered on this blog, he made a great tribute to Bob Rivers, who we just lost. I thought it was good for Rivers to get the recognition, but a lot of commenters were offended by Howard’s remarks.
He Did His Own Research & Changed His Mind
Jason Remington • July 15, 2026
Chamath Palihapitiya is a Sri Lankan-born Canadian-American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and influencer. He’s known for making millions from tech stocks and for his roles at Facebook and AOL. In 2011, he founded Social Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in high-impact companies across diverse markets like healthcare, energy, and space.
An Outline of How Communism Has Taken Hold
Jason Remington • July 14, 2026
Dr. Ben Carson explains what has happened to American society…
Stern Cuts Back To Once A Week
Jason Remington • July 14, 2026
Pagesix.com
Howard Stern has laid off around a dozen staffers from his SiriusXM show, Page Six hears, because he’s preparing to drop to just one new show a week after Labor Day.
After months of speculation about his future on the air, the radio titan signed a new contract in December of last year that he said would give him more “flexibility.”