How can people find sane radio alternatives to the shock jocks that dominate the airwaves?
I don’t know how ‘sane’ they are, but there are quite a few great progressive alternatives that are delineated in my book—too many, in fact, to mention any specific ones here. In addition, there are some good, reasoned conservative voices out there as well—one I should mention, who is interviewed in the book, is Mike Gallagher, one of the most popular conservative radio talkers in America. — In your book, you consider the possibility of instituting a “fairness doctrine.” What is that, and who would be responsible for ensuring “fairness?” The old Fairness Doctrine will not—repeat NOT—be making a comeback anytime soon. The entire idea was one drummed up by conservative shock jocks so as to gin up outrage—and coincidentally, their ratings. True fairness, on the other hand, would be a great thing—and it could start on the individual level with those who have the power of the microphone altering their personal behaviour and expressions on the airwaves! — How do you respond to the defense of
