Re: Political Talkers

["Terrence M. Wood" <TERRY_WOOD@prodigy.net>]

I listen to Jerry every Saturday, and at least twice in the "Fastest Four
Hours" on Radio he laments that he is not on during the Week, so YES is the
answer to your question.
- -----Original Message-----
From: Bill O'Neill <billo@erols.com>
To: Boston Radio Interest <boston-radio-interest@bostonradio.org>
Date: Thursday, May 28, 1998 9:24 AM
Subject: Political Talkers


>Along the threadlines of 'Bring Back Jerry Williams' --  I would enjoy
>hearing Jerry on more often, but one has to wonder if he'd want the gig at
>this point.  That leads me to ponder just who would get the call to take on
>such a shift?  What makes JW unique is that he is _not_ a politician, yet
>political.  I have always seen Jerry as a broadcaster first and possessing
>political keenness second (whether you agree with his opinions or not).
The
>suits, if they cave to the demands for more political discourse on the air,
>will likely seek a strong Dem. or GOP wonk/hack/employee, ex-pol or
>practicing attorney wannabee talker (and the city is SWARMING with those in
>the Bah.)
>
>The biggest problem with talkradio today?  Everybody thinks they can do it.
>(And more believe them everyday.)  Their litmus test?  'A lot of opinions.
>'Twoks good.  'Lotta friends.  'Doesn't _need_ the money.  'They gut
>produsiz who push all the buttinz.'  I am sure you've heard other ones.
>
>Bill O'Neill
>

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