COMMENTARY - Radio and the late Fairness Doctrine

• June 28, 2010 
 
• Providence Journal (RI) 
 
• RICHARD D. RUGGIERI 
 
• Page B6 
 
• Lexile: 1400, grade level(s): >12

... Richard D. Ruggieri, of Foster, worked in broadcasting until ...

Like most people in broadcasting, I still study and scan the radio dial. Even though I'm retired, it's a hard habit to break. Recently, I find myself gravitating to two local news/talk stations - WPRO-AM and WHJJ-AM. From my perspective and experience of over 42 years in the field, it is like watching a train wreck. If they offered programming as I've been hearing from way back in the 1970s both stations would be in clear vio

South Carolina carried out first death in 13 years

This on Joe Biden and the death penalty back in 2023 : [“And I love Biden,” Risher added. “I love him as a politician and what he stands for. But on the death penalty, I just don’t think that he is doing what he said he would do.” During his run for president, Biden’s criminal justice platform included a pledge, laid out on his campaign website, to “work to pass legislation to eliminate the death penalty at the federal level, and incentivize states to follow the federal government’s example.” Those convicted of the most egregious federal crimes “should instead serve life sentences without probation or parole,” it said.] From the WORLD SOCIALIST WEBSITE : Missouri death row inmate Marcellus Williams faces execution September 24 for a crime he did not commit Kate Randall FROM THE WORLD SOCIALIST WEBSITE 17 September 2024 Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams, an innocent man on Missouri’s death row, is set to be put to death September 24. Williams’ defense team, the Midwest Innocence Project, has submitted a clemency petition to Missouri Governor Mike Parson seeking a last-minute reprieve.]

South Carolina carried out first death in 13 years

This on Joe Biden and the death penalty back in 2023 : [“And I love Biden,” Risher added. “I love him as a politician and what he stands for. But on the death penalty, I just don’t think that he is doing what he said he would do.” During his run for president, Biden’s criminal justice platform included a pledge, laid out on his campaign website, to “work to pass legislation to eliminate the death penalty at the federal level, and incentivize states to follow the federal government’s example.” Those convicted of the most egregious federal crimes “should instead serve life sentences without probation or parole,” it said.] [ " Biden campaigned on abolishing the federal death penalty. But 2 years in, advocates see an ‘inconsistent’ message "] Dakin Andone By Dakin Andone, CNN 9 minute read Published 3:02 AM EST, Sun January 22, 2023 ]

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@ronruggieri9817 0 seconds ago The ZIONIST Jew controlled mainstream news media will not let American public opinion on the threat of world war and on belligerent APARTHEID Israel speak. THEY just removed my last post which can be read on my blog and on my Facebook page. BELOW : [ I completely agree with Middle East voices who condemn multi-ZIONIST Jew, APARTHEID Israel crimes against humanity in the Middle East. ] Reply @ronruggieri9817 2 minutes ago The ZIONIST Jew controlled mainstream news media will not let American public opinion on the threat of world war and on belligerent APARTHEID Israel speak. THEY just removed my last post which can be read on my blog and on my Facebook page. To be sure , working class CHRISTIANS in " OUR democracy " are showing zero support for APARTHEID Israel crimes against humanity in Gaza, Palestine. But the ZIONIST Jew controlled mainstream news media in " OUR democracy " makes sure the world does not hear about it .