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ROBERT FEDER’S GIMMICK

It’s a subject I’ve left mostly alone, not because I’ve been told not to address it but because I’m hesitant to give airtime or blog space to a man who still calls Web traffic ‘hits‘ and has an unhealthy obsession with WGN Radio. Tonight, on the podcast, I’ll dive into the mud on this one. Stay tuned.

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FOX/CNN/MSNBC DISSECTED

Some great analysis of the current cable media landscape from CJR today. I disagree with a few points (especially the bit about MSNBC offering a rainbow of opinons) but this quote is interesting:

From personal experience covering news around the world, you almost always run into a CNN crew or stringer. You almost never run into a Fox reporter, and never one from MSNBC.

Read the whole thing at CJR’s website.

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ROY ASHBURN: “I’M GAY”

California State Senator Roy Ashburn admits to being a homosexual in an interview today on KERN. You can listen to the interview in this post and read the details here. Ashburn vows to carry on.

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BETTY WHITE TO SNL

After a massive online movement to draft her into the hosting duties at Saturday Night Live, Betty White confirms she will appear on the show.

But will she host?

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PETA TARGETS SEAWORLD

PETA sees a wounded opponent in SeaWorld after last month’s killer whale attack. Their latest mantra: “Let whales and dolphins ‘out of prison.’

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ADAM GADAHN CAPTURED

HUGE news out of Pakistan: American-born al-Qaeda leader Adam Gadahn has been arrested.

Update: It’s not him?

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NYT ON SCIENTOLOGY

‘Breaking With Scientology’ won’t hit print until tomorrow but you can read the New York Times assault on Scientology online right now.

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PHOTOS: TOYOTA HEARINGS

Executives from Toyota Motor Corp made the journey to Washington D.C. this morning to face down angry customers seething over their company’s recall follies. Take a look at these pictures from today’s event.

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THE BLOOM BOX

I can’t decide if the Bloom Box is the greatest invention ever or if I’m a bit like an old lady being conned by a slimy auto mechanic. Regardless, you have to watch this video. [Video]

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SCOTTY LAGO PHOTOS

Snowboarder Scotty Lago leaves the Olympic village in Vancouver after sexually suggestive photos of the bronze medalist and his trophy surfaced online. Lago says he’s in a ‘blackout’ and can’t talk about the event until next month. [View The Photos]

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RAY GOSLING ARRESTED

What happens when you admit to a murder on British public television? Well, you get arrested, of course. BBC presenter Ray Gosling arrested on suspicion of murder. [Details]

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TIGER WOODS PRESSER

Tiger Woods will finally reemerge from the shadows this Friday. The golf pro and reported sex addict is planning on holding a press conference at the PGA headquarters at 11AM Eastern. [Details]

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The News Junkie: 02/06/10

The News Junkie on Chicago’s WGN Radio 720 on 02/06/10.


The News Junkie: 01/31/10

The News Junkie on Chicago’s WGN Radio 720 on 01/31/10.


The News Junkie: 01/30/10

The News Junkie on Chicago’s WGN Radio 720 on 01/30/10.


The News Junkie: 01/17/10

The News Junkie on Chicago’s WGN Radio 720 on 01/17/10.


The News Junkie: 01/16/10

The News Junkie on Chicago’s WGN Radio 720 on 01/16/10.


The News Junkie: 01/02/10

The News Junkie on Chicago’s WGN Radio 720 on 01/02/10.


The News Junkie: 12/06/09

The News Junkie on Chicago’s WGN Radio 720 on 12/06/09.

Saturday show to be uploaded tomorrow…


The News Junkie: 11/29/09

The News Junkie on Chicago’s WGN Radio 720 on 11/29/09.

Lots of feedback about hour three…


The News Junkie: 11/27/09

It’s been a while… and the studio is still a work-in-progress, so here’s audio from The News Junkie on Chicago’s WGN Radio 720 on 11/27/09. I’ll upload Sunday’s show tomorrow. Enjoy!


Crazy Cat Ladies: The Daily Fix 10/28/09

A documentary about crazy cat ladies, cheap coffins at Wal-Mart, This Is It is already a hit, personal stories and more…


Man With A Chainsaw: The Daily Fix 10/27/09

Crazy things that happen around Halloween, creepy guy that likes a little muscle kid, health care debate intensifies and more…


Balloon Boy Lives: The Daily Fix 10/15/09

The truly amazing non-journey of Colorado’s Balloon Boy comes to an end, Meghan McCain’s spectacular rack and so much more…


Shocked To Death: The Daily Fix 10/13/09

Naked x-rays, House Hunters obsession, Seth Green fakery, Rifqa Bary update, flag bans and much more…


Big Beer Can Ban: The Daily Fix 10/07/09

Solidarity to my big beer can drinking friends in Arlington Heights, Afghanistan four years in, futuristic Burger King and much more…


Almost Focking Arrested: The Daily Fix 10/05/09

Your host is almost arrested on a movie set, Letterman won’t shut his mouth, MSNBC raises the idiot bar and much more…