Indian commission protests comments made on radio show

Courtesy Topix - Business News  Sun, 04/06/2008 - 11:49

"WDCG apologizes to any listener that may have found remarks or recordings played Tuesday, April 1st, 2008, during 'Bob and the Showgram"

The N.C.

Commission of Indian Affairs is demanding that the hosts and producer of a local morning radio show be fired for what the agency termed 'racially charged comments' made on the air.

In addition, the commission also called for the Federal Communications Commission to investigate WDCG-FM owner Clear Channel Communications Corp.

The commission also wants...

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When ignorant remarks hurt people its not funny.

Submitted by Baccalaureate Radio Television Film (not verified) on Wed, 04/09/2008 - 16:57.

All people who recognize the injustice and crimes of American racism find no humor in remarks made by this team of radio personnel. These persons making these comments do not deserve to broadcast on public airwaves.

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