Howard Stern going off air because of comments about Bush?
There have long been speculations about the connections, at least in spirit, between the Bush Administration, and the nation's largest owner of broadcast stations, Clear Channel. Yesterday, on live radio, Howard Stern made it clear he's convinced the pressure on him is not related to obscenity concerns, but over his very vocal dislike of President Bush.
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Stern has also started to question ties between Clear Channel and the Bush Administration and now suggests his change in heart about his support for President Bush is the real reason for him being suspended by Clear Channel. "If you don' t think me going after Bush got me thrown off those stations, you got another thing coming," said Stern. "This has nothing to do with anything I said."
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From the moment last week when Clear Channel Communications suspended Howard Stern's syndicated morning show from the company's radio stations, denouncing it as "vulgar, offensive and insulting," speculation erupted that the move had more to do with Stern's politics than his raunchy shock-jock shtick.
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Stern Feels Bush-Whacked End Is Near
FMBQ.com Story
Stern has also started to question ties between Clear Channel and the Bush Administration and now suggests his change in heart about his support for President Bush is the real reason for him being suspended by Clear Channel. "If you don' t think me going after Bush got me thrown off those stations, you got another thing coming," said Stern. "This has nothing to do with anything I said."
Related Story
The passion of Howard Stern (Salon.com)
From the moment last week when Clear Channel Communications suspended Howard Stern's syndicated morning show from the company's radio stations, denouncing it as "vulgar, offensive and insulting," speculation erupted that the move had more to do with Stern's politics than his raunchy shock-jock shtick.
Related Content from the Web:
Clear Channel: the Media Mammoth that Stole the Airwaves
As the Worm Turns: Stern, Sully and the Bush Backlash
Related AboveTopSecret.com Discussion
Howard Stern's Latest Comments Are Beyond Offensive
ClearChannelSucks
Long speculated as the strong-arm media controller of the right wing, Clear Channels heavy-hand is now getting mainstream public attention in an election year.
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