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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 Daily Fix – Girlfriend Speaks!

Late night drunken chat with my girlfriend for you to hear…


The Daily Fix – What A Disaster!

Seriously, could this whole thing be any more beta? Answer: No.


The Daily Fix – New Studio Test

The News Junkie tests the studio equipment he finally purchased.


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…


NEW RADIO SHOW POSTED

Just posted Sunday’s edition of The News Junkie


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!


THE DAILY FIX

Studio part is on back-order for about a week… so we’re still on hiatus. On the other hand, I’m on WGN Radio this Friday, Saturday and Sunday and I’ll be uploading those shows (in their entirety) over the weekend. The good news? I’m getting better studio equipment and sound quality should improve. Thanks for your patience.


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…


Her Name Is Rio: The Daily Fix 10/04/09

Chicago loses Olympic rat race, Obama and Afghanistan, SNL smackdown, Ted Williams’ head and much more…