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Media on media on media

: I’m supposed to be on Aaron Brown’s show on CNN to talk about the backlash to the backlash to Nipplegate.

: I was on Kevin & Bean‘s show on KROQ this morning. The producer gingerly tried to suggest I shouldn’t talk about Howard Stern before the interview. I said I would not agree to that and if you get me, you get Howard. It’s not just loyalty to Stern; Stern is at the heart of this free speech story and I always make the point that we must defend Stern to defend the First Amendment (and not wait until the prigs and prudes and bureaucrats go after “Saving Private Ryan”). To their credit, they went ahead. And it was a good discussion. These guys have been on this issue, too. See this page on their site telling you how to make your reasonable voice heard.

: Also was on Paul Harris’ show on KMOX yesterday and I really like this guy. He’s a blogger and a broadcaster. He put up audio snippets here.

: And I’m supposed to be on the next On The Media.

: Sick of me yet?

Don’t answer that.

12 responses to “Media on media on media”

  1. Tom Avatar
    Tom

    Hey, I’ll gladly speak on “On the Media” if you get bored with it all.

  2. Roddy McCorley Avatar
    Roddy McCorley

    I heard your interview on Kevin & Bean this morning. I was struck by your comment that this is America, not Iran.
    Well, it should be America. Unfortunately, 59 million of our fellow citizens just voted to make it Iran. Whether they realize it or not.

  3. Fcb Avatar
    Fcb

    Aah, now, Jeff: I hate to be picky, but were I an able and diligent bureaucrat, a member of the FCC, stung by the public criticisms of one Mr. Jeff Jarvis, and I received, today, fifty thousand like-looking e-mails from a certain Kevin & Bean site, it would surely be my duty to count them all as a single complaint, in the manner of Mr Jarvis’ own investigative methodology, which reduced 150+ complaints down to just three?

  4. tony Avatar
    tony

    kevin & bean are tools. the idea that you shouldnt bring up howard (who creams them in the ratings) when talking about the fcc and fines is precisely the reason why stern cleans up around the nation.
    sorry i missed you this morning but my radio only tunes in to kroq on sunday nights.

  5. freddie Avatar
    freddie

    there are many of us who longer listen to radio nor turn on TV news….guess why?

  6. Jeff Jarvis Avatar
    Jeff Jarvis

    fcb: you’re exactly right. that’s why i enjoy using the other side’s tactics to show the absurdity of what they’re doing. street theater.

  7. Mike NYC Avatar
    Mike NYC

    I’m not sick of you, Jeff. I think you’re a champion on this.

  8. brandi Avatar
    brandi

    I heard you on Kevin & Bean this morning. It opened my eyes – I mean, I knew the FCC was ruthless, but not that bad. 1.2 million for a canceled show. I agree – GET A LIFE! I also agree with what Bean said when you mentioned Howard – he is the voice for all broadcasters. People who are true to the industry would not deny that. You don’t have to agree with what Howard says to respect what he’s done for radio.

  9. jackson Avatar
    jackson

    I’ll never get tired of somebody who champions freedom of expression. Kudos Jeff.

  10. Doug Avatar
    Doug

    While I support Howard’s crusade against the FCC, I find it somewhat ironic that this is the same man who got the brass at Infinity Broadcasting to forbid Opie & Anthony from saying “Howard Stern” on the air. Next time you’re on the air with Howard, ask him about that one. I would, but he bans any mention of “Opie & Anthony” on his messageboard. His board, his perogative but… pot meet the kettle.
    In any case, I support the work you’re doing in exposing the hypocrisy of the FCC. This latest brouhaha about Monday Night Football is the last straw. Kudos on your efforts.

  11. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    I totally agree that the FCC should be abolished. If part of the comunity feel offended by any television show, they should just change the channel, or deal with it….just a suggestion.

  12. John Avatar
    John

    Jeff,
    I’m glad you are getting some air time.
    For the most part you have an interesting perspective on things and also the ability to stimulate new conversations.