I caught the beginning of the Strelz's show today and was so excited that he had Rep. Norma Chavez on today (I'm kidding).
A caller and the hosts started discussing me because my show is so good it bleeds over into the next show. During the exchange Norma said the dumbest thing I've heard in my entire life.
She said something to the effect of, "talk radio is about exchanging ideas." She was actually starting to describe what is known as a "town-hall meeting" - something she doesn't have. She never reaches out to her constituents - NEVER. She's not alone, others in town ignore us as well. When has Senator Shapleigh ever held a meeting that had an open discussion of what we expect of him? NEVER! He decides what the issues will be.
Anywho, talk radio is about making money. It's about ad revenue and cash. It is no different than a movie, TV show or FM music show. We aren't expected to change the world, we are there to make money. It's a shame that Norma has zero business sense and yet she represent small business owners in her district. They are screwed like the rest of us.
Anyone who thinks I do radio to change people's minds about politics is a crazy, disconnected person. I'm there so you can get your fix of either listening to someone you agree with or disagree with. The fact is that people who listen that don't agree with me are as numerous as those who do agree with me. It's like that with many programs.
For example, I haven't watched Bill O'Reilly in years. However, my late liberal friend Colin seemed to watch him every chance he got. He could quote just about anything O'Reilly said and was consumed with discussing him with me. I found out that many of my other liberal friends were just as big of fans of O'Reilly as Colin was. They loved hearing the other side for some reason.
I urge you to tune in for entertainment purposes only! Do not form your opinions on life and politics from a guy who's out there trying to make a buck! Do your own research and come up with your own answers.
And don't listen to the Strelz if he says he's not doing this for the cash. He had the option of staying at KHRO for no pay - he declined. That man doesn't take a dump without finding a way to get some value out of it. The best part about the Strelz is that he's a Brooklyn Jew by trade - he was born to make deals and work people. El Paso's laid back non-confrontational culture has been easy money for the great Strelz. A sucker is born every minute they say - too bad most of them are born here!
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