Monday, February 15, 2016

Savage to America on Scalia Death: 'We Need a 'Warren Commission Investigation'; 'This is Serious Business'; Asks 'Was He Murdered?'

 WITH NOW CONFIRMED WORD that Supreme Court Justice, Antonin Scalia, was found dead with a pillow over his head and his bed clothes unwrinkled, among other discrepancies, national talk-show host, Michael Savage, (heard here on KSFO) asked listeners, "Was {Antonin Scalia} 'murdered?" Savage went further: "We need a 'Warren Commission'-like federal investigation. "This is serious business."

Savage was so suspicious of the news of Scalia's demise that he even asked GOP Presidential candidate, Donald Trump (on a later phone interview) about the peculiarities of the Scalia death. Trump himself said he was just aware that the 79 year-old was found in a remote Texas hotel "with a pillow over his head." Trump seemed perplexed. "Pretty bizarre", he said.

Adding to the mystery, which Savage pointed out incredulously on his Monday show, was news that no autopsy was performed on the body and that conflicting death reports have surfaced.

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Sunday, February 14, 2016

KGO Radio 86's Weekend News Updates (In Addition to Morning News)

All weekend news updates have been eliminated. And Sunday saw the end of the morning news from 5-9 AM.

Now we're hearing (again) that news block 3-7 PM will be a goner but that the Weekday Morning News is safe, for now.

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Love Connections

 *Allie Rasmus/KTVU: For not only being a good reporter; tenacious, relentless, probing; but also, so easy on the eyes. (So easy)

*Anne Makovec/KPIX: Underrated Sunday anchor; straightforward, precise, crisp and steady, consistent too. That's sexy.

*Melanie Woodrow/KGO: You have grown on me, Mel. If you took the tough face off when in public, you'd be even better than you are. Superficiality beckons, be careful.

*Juliette Goodrich/KPIX: Elegant and smooth, like a perfect beef burgundy --you have the Utopian formula down: beautiful and commanding --just watch the ego and maintain the Princess Grace persona and you'll be a Monday/Friday anchor, which you should be anyway.

*Christin Ayers/KPIX: You are better than I thought; a bit "soft" every now and then but then again, if you were a grunter, you wouldn't probably get the interviews and inside. Love the jeans look and Atlanta, "Hello" buddy deal, it's a keeper.  Speaking of Atlanta, I wish you'd stay here. Wait out CNN, you're only 32.

*Kira Klapper/KNTV: You have that LA buzz and enthusiasm --cheery and eternally happy. The professional sexy look has a sort of KCAL badge, might be best to check out SoCal real estate.

*Ama Daetz/KGO: You have come full circle. You are truly an amazing, beautiful, graceful and yes, sexy, news reader with Halle Berry looks and Sara Sidner pizazz --a younger Dana King. Lose some of the office gossip that you're sort of hard to get along and you'll be sniffing NY sooner rather than later.

*Rosemary Orozco/KTVU: Rosy, you're getting major face (and body) time --you're bigger than KTVU, that's not saying much but even I have to admit, yes, you're one, damn, great-looking broad. You can be my high-pressure-system any day. By the way, you can even talk like a pirate.

*Brittney Shipp/KRON: It's your wardrobe; the blue dresses, the black belts, the shoes--you look great! Philly loss, SF gain. I like the personality, the visual flair and strong delivery. I suggest we have some fondue and crackers with a glass of cab at the Fisherman's Wharf Holiday Inn. (Oh, I repeat, careful with the Bentley guy)

*Jan Wahl/KCBS: Just kidding.

*Vicki Liviakis/KRON: Vickster, you are a certified star. The best Greek asset since Frosene Phillips --you're better looking now then you were at KFRC --thank god for teleprompters too, you read so well.

*Cheryl Hurd/KNTV: My favorite NBC Bay Area reporter. It's not just the tough reporter, the go-get-'em appearance and rapid response --it's the allure of you and me sipping Mickey Rooney's at the Van Ness Avenue Holiday Inn.

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Saturday, February 13, 2016

Death of Justice Antonin Scalia; KCBS' Marc Sandalow Provides Astute Analysis; 415 Media Saturday Breaker


Justice Antonin Scalia dead at age 79
 IMMEDIATELY upon hearing the breaking news of the death of Supreme Court justice, Antonin Scalia, I turned on CNN and listened to analysis by legal pundit, Jeffrey Toobin, political adviser, David Gergen. Both had spot-on takes and provided a quick summation of Scalia's reach and power on the court and predictions on what lies ahead. (Both Toobin and Gergen said it would be highly unlikely President Obama could appoint a justice in this election year--he doesn't have the votes, for one)
 
After watching CNN and perusing Fox News Channel, I switched locally to KCBS and astute political analyst, Marc Sandalow, who offered keen insight on Scalia's legacy and influence on the court. He (Sandalow) also said it would be nearly impossible for Obama to get a more liberal appointee --given the timing --Sandalow offered the opinion that the next president would pick the justice.
 
Marc Sandalow/KCBS Political Analyst
It's news like this (breaking on a late Saturday afternoon) that we're fortunate enough to have KCBS' elite Washington political insider on the air.

Friday, February 12, 2016

Bay Area Media People That Make Me Reach For the Barf Bag

 Jan Wahl/KCBS: hands-down winner; the movie yenta and mass sickness instigator; irritating as all get go; obnoxious, pretentious; about as sincere, serene and genuine as a Yuba City 7-11.

*Liam Mayclem/KCBS: The "Foodie chap" --Every time I hear this moron I want to barf out loud.


Foodie chap? Maybe foolie chap would be better. This pretentious butthead with an astounding amount of bull excrement needs to be permanently muted, quick!

*Mike Sugerman/KCBS: When I hear this obnoxious "About the Bay" pillock I immediately become sickened and nauseated.

Just a moronic prick.

*Susan Leigh Taylor: The KCBS morning news yenta insists on informing us, EVERY DAY!, about her ride in from Pacifica. "There was a lot of fog and sprinkles on the trip ..BLAH, BLAH, BLAH...Leigh Taylor 's repetitious dog doo, I'm sure, is cause for divine intervention from God: "Hey, you, girl? Shut the hell up!"


Jan Wahl: Even Hadassah wouldn't let her in
  *KPIX: Brian Hackney: Hackney, the proverbial schmuck who thinks his poop doesn't stink; Hey, Hack Man? Take your verbal mush to an outhouse in Tulsa. They'd love you there.


Allen Martin: chronic colonoscopy look
*Allen Martin: Seriously, this TV maven needs a reality check. Maybe a video colonoscopy --which, by the way, every time I watch Martin, I think of just that. Dude, your chronic, "I'm God" demeanor is tantamount to severe head-up-ass disease. Get a beer, have a shot--Look, man, I knew Walter Cronkite, you're NO Walter Cronkite.


Julie Watts: You're no Diane Sawyer
*Julie Watts: OK, so the eye candy-look is appealing...until you speak and do your live shots and weather shit. After that, you tend to get irritating, no wonder the cameramen think you're a bitch. Jules? Some advice: lighten up. Practice a little humility --maybe hit Grumpy's and get a tuna melt and Guinness --you're not that great, not even close; quit pretending you're Diane Sawyer.


Da Lin: Scary and Arrogant
*Da Lin: A crass, insulting, spectacularly arrogant misfit, maybe the biggest jerk in SF TV News history. Be careful of Da Lin, he could poke your eyes out!

*KGO Morning News: Jennifer Jones-Lee and Jon Bristow: The morning gigglers give new meaning to puke control. Especially irritating is their Ronnnnnnnnnn Owens daily ass-kissing, enough for 810 barf bags alone.



"JJ and Bristow" --Induce vomiting


*Jason Middleton: The moment I heard this dweebish South Bay retread I immediately wanted to throw up my bagel and Peets. This dorky, asswipe cad has all the on-air comfort of a Texas root canal performed by a blind dentist. I think he needs to have an affair! Wait a minute...



Ryan Scott: get out the Raid
*Chef Ryan Scott: easily the most disgusting person on local radio. Another Ronnnnnnn ass-kisser too. Immediate audio hemorrhoids --if I was forced to eat this prick's food, I'd call Dr. Kevorkian in heaven and see if there was any room left.


Jason Middleton: Pass the Maalox

Thursday, February 11, 2016

415 Media Breaking: KGO Radio Eliminates Weekend 5-9 AM News; Updated: Last Newscasts This Saturday/Sunday

 KGO RADIO "Weekend News" has been eliminated, I've been told by multiple sources.

Last Sunday was the final 5-9 AM newscast. (Actually, the final newscasts are this Saturday and Sunday)

Not confirmed but on the hit list: ALL local news updates on KGO during the weekend are a goner.

So, if you like a lot of  canned real estate and financial shows, you're in heaven now.

The Cumulus  CUT is in.

*415 MEDIA Breaking...





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