Jumpin Joe...see what happens when you buzz the tower? That would be Roadmasters in San Antonio - or Truckmasters if you're in So. Cal.
As for MorningTFXDude - I agree, an extremely well thought post.
As for the rest, there is very little we can do...
WE/US AS THE TALENT WE NEED TO GET POLITICALLY INVOLVED
How is this going to make a difference? Politics are all around us, and with the lobbyists, there is very little we, as a whole, can do, let alone on our own. Getting involved is always a good, and we should become involved, but doing so isnt going to allow any changes.
WE NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO WHEN THE RULES ARE ABOUT TO BE CHANGED
We do pay attention when there are changes, but with the state of the FCC, we don't have much say so in what happens. This, of course, has to do with appointments by whatever the current administration is. Look at their recent rulings and tell me there isn't a political bent.
WHEN THE BIG ONES TRY TO BUY THEIR WAY WITH THEIR CONGRESSMAN THRU DONATIONS
There are always going to be lobbyists and favors that are sought, behind closed doors, either directly or indirectly, or above board or not.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH WE NEED TO CREATE SOME TYPE OF REPRESENTATION THAT IS IN THE INTEREST OF REAL RADIO & US AND OF COURSE IT NEEDS TO BE CLEAR TO EVERYONE WHAT WE STAND FOR
How do we do this? If you think about it, there are ego's in every career on the planet, and more so in radio. Do you think that the ego's in radio can agree on one course of action?
NO VOICE TRACKING
This is going to happen - with the state of radio being what it is, this is a change, or rather, now the rule that was once an exception, that is going to continue.
1 SINDICATED SHOW PER RADIO STATION
Syndicated shows have become a way of life - regardless of format - that are indeed entertaining - that's why they are on the air.
NO BLACK BALLING OF ON AIR TALENTS
Have you forgotten that working in the radio business is a relatively small world - someone always knows someone that has worked in the various markets, and word spreads. For those talents that have gotten into it with either management or staff, and were terminated, the word, although not official, so to speak, gets out there. So, yes, a form of black balling will always take place.
NO ILLEGALS WORKING WITH FAKE DOCUMENTS AT RADIO STATIONS
I refer to MorningTFXDude's comments.
ALL STATIONS SHOULD HAVE AN OVERNIGHT JOCK LIVE PER STATION
While I agree that it should be this way - again, it's a money factor, and will continue in it's current form.
TALK RADIO SHOULD NOT ONLY BE LIBERAL OR ONE SIDED IT SHOULD BE PROGRAMMED WITH A PRO & A CON SO WE CAN GET BOTH SIDES OF THE STORY
If you want both sides of the story, research it. The problem here, for lack of a better word, is that whatever is on the air must be entertaining. With that said, we all know it becomes a ratings issue. Secondly, we also know that it becomes an issue with the advertisers - if the advertisers don't agree with a certain point of view - they'll pull their advertising and place it somewhere else.
THE FCC COMMISIONER SHOULD BE ELECTED BY BROADCASTERS AND SHOULD HAVE HAD ENOUGH EXPERIENCE IN BOTH MANAGEMENT AND ON AIR TO BE ELECTED
Remember, there are five commissioners, and they're all appointed. So, what you're saying is that we would elect all five comissioners? This would take an act of congress - and I don't see that happening anytime soon. Additionally, anytime you get involved with having to "elect" someone you will see lobbyists, or people pushing their agenda's, getting involved.
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