The Southern Ontario/WNY Radio-TV Forum / Senator Charles Adler...?

**Posted by Hansa** August 20, 2024 8:15 pm

I've often wondered if some of the more strident talk radio hosts actually believe much of what they say. Adler's defence that he was just reflecting the views of his audience says a lot.

**Posted by newsguy1** August 20, 2024 8:16 pm

It's a small detail, but John Roberts had let his hair grow grey over the years -- almost white actually.
I noticed recently he's now dying it back to brown with a bit of grey on the sides.
By and large, though so many people in the TV news business, especially, are more entertainers than actual journalists.
It's all as the Caribbeans say, "mas" to them.
The same is true to radio talk show hosts, many of whom are not journalists anyway.
Nothing wrong with being an entertainer, just don't pretend to be actual journalists.
I'm looking at you Jerry Agar, Bill Carrol and the like.
Adler might have started out as a journalist, but he's been a right wing pundit and entertainer for many more years since.

**Posted by 67GreenRambler** August 20, 2024 9:17 pm

How about Amy Goodman (CIUT 89.5 M-F 10am) Is she entertaining us as well? Or is that, to your mind, the real thing. Honest to goodness journalism.

**Posted by Chrisphen** August 22, 2024 10:17 am

67GreenRambler wrote:
How about Amy Goodman (CIUT 89.5 M-F 10am) Is she entertaining us as well? Or is that, to your mind, the real thing. Honest to goodness journalism.

She got her face smashed by cops while reporting the '08 RNC Convention. JD Roberts is under strict instruction from his makeup professional not to turn his head too fast for fear of disturbing the grey powder in his hair. Make of that what you will.

**Posted by RadioActive** January 16, 2025 10:18 am

Much as I hate to reignite this explosive grenade, Senator Adler now says he's gone back and listened to some of his broadcasts and can't believe some of the things he said. He now insists he's very sorry for all of the racism he expressed on the air back then.

Read the article and decide if you believe him.

Sen. Adler reflects on past racist comments: 'My hands are soiled'

**Posted by Dial Twister** January 16, 2025 10:46 am

RadioActive wrote:
Read the article and decide if you believe him.

I believe him. Most of us, if we desire to grow and improve, have had our vision on the road to Damascus. Many of us have been found wanting. Some even determine to make changes.

Indeed, old dogs can learn new tricks, if they are of an open mind.

I disliked what Adler stood for, back in the day, but some people make changes for the better. I wish Charles well.

**Posted by Saul** January 16, 2025 10:53 am

RadioActive wrote:
Much as I hate to reignite this explosive grenade, Senator Adler now says he's gone back and listened to some of his broadcasts and can't believe some of the things he said. He now insists he's very sorry for all of the racism he expressed on the air back then.

Read the article and decide if you believe him.

Sen. Adler reflects on past racist comments: 'My hands are soiled'

The comment section there is, um, something else...

**Posted by Chrisphen** January 16, 2025 11:19 am

Dial Twister wrote:
RadioActive wrote:
Read the article and decide if you believe him.
I believe him. Most of us, if we desire to grow and improve, have had our vision on the road to Damascus. Many of us have been found wanting. Some even determine to make changes.

Indeed, old dogs can learn new tricks, if they are of an open mind.

I disliked what Adler stood for, back in the day, but some people make changes for the better. I wish Charles well.

He can explore his 'enlightenment' in private, far away from a position to harm people.