In this podcast...
- Former employee Sid Simone is suing northern Michigan CBS affiliate WWTV/WWUP-TV 9&10 for wrongful termination due to racial discrimination.
- Simone was allegedly compared to a black shooter and told northern Michigan residents would dislike her.
- The station faces accusations of racism and tokenism. Cadillac, where 9&10's old studio was, is 98% white.
- Chuck mentioned that 9&10 has a black anchor, Gatini Tinsley, who serves as the station token. NBC affiliate WLBT in Jackson, Mississippi historically censored black individuals and content, leading to license revocation in 1971. Before they lost their license, they hired a black news anchor, but that wasn't enough in the era of the Fairness Doctrine.
- Northern Michigan's history includes minstrel shows as late as the 1960s and residents moving there to avoid black people.
- A personal anecdote describes parents instilling racist views about Detroit residents and black people.
- 9&10 is criticized for being 'Sinclair Jr.' and consolidating media ownership to eliminate competition.
- The station allegedly canceled Howard Stern's Saturday night show for NRA infomercials and also canceled a CBS 9/11 documentary in 2006 for political reasons.
- Issues like poor radio programming, lack of professionalism, and closed businesses reflect a broader
- Chuck recounts personal experiences with racism, including being called slurs due to being different in school.
- Concerns about professionalism in northern Michigan are highlighted by poor service experiences.
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