Giving it up for Space!
Monday, October 30, 2006 WAIS 770 AM KOOK Radio gave a lesson in media bias. No half measures at this Kook station. On the morning "View Point" call in show, Sharon Elliott, moderator announced she was having a special guest at 9:45 for the last 15 minutes of the hour program. However, Elliott did not identify the guest. The guest turned out to be Zach Space, (D) running for 18th District U.S. House.
Most commercial radio stations with a pending interview with a major political candidate would promote the interview. A simple question is why would Elliott hide the identity of a guest and not promote his appearance. Simple answer is Elliott didn't want people who would challenge Space to call the program.
Once Space appeared he quickly gave a little stump speech then started taking phone calls. The lines were loaded with political friends. Space took three questions that came directly from his web sites talking points, and gave rehearsed answers.
Elliott then quickly stated that she knew Space was busy and had to leave. Elliott then said, "all you people on hold are not going to get to ask questions". Even though there was still nine minutes left in the program.
Elliott routinely belittles Joy Padgett (R), which is the republican candidate for this office. Before ending the program, Elliott said, I was really impressed with the questions the callers had for Zach Space.
I was really impressed with the Dog and Pony show. Dan Rather could take notes!
No surprise here. Zack continues to cut and run. And hide.
Thanks to NO KOOKS!
