Whatever the underlying motivation, the message to every other host and producer on the payroll is the same: sharing confidential editorial strategy with outside political figures will get you fired. No matter how close you are to the audience or the administration.
"The Football Tax feels like an investment. Every year, football asks fans for a little more, and every year, fans grumble. Every year, we pay it anyway."
"JMV produced The Fan's best numbers in Indy for the quarter, turning in an 8.2 in afternoon drive. Primetime with Isaac and Suke, produced a market best 4.4 share for the quarter in Portland."
"For the full week, KNBR finished 1st in the market among Men 25-54 with a 5.1. The station also produced a 5.1 in weekday prime (M-F 6a-7p) which placed them 2nd."
"The Game's afternoon team of Carl Dukes and Mike Bell delivered the station's best performance for the quarter. Dukes and Bell finished tied for 2nd in PM drive with an impressive 8.5 share."
"The station's best performance for the quarter came during the evening hours. Thanks to a strong Tampa Bay Rays team, WDAE ranked 2nd among Men 25-54 with a 6.4 share."
"The Football Tax feels like an investment. Every year, football asks fans for a little more, and every year, fans grumble. Every year, we pay it anyway."
The story isn't simply a mother murdering her three children. That's not really compelling talk radio. The story has evolved into a national debate over mental health, criminal responsibility, pharmaceuticals, parenting, and the justice system.