Washington, D.C. radio station WMAL is once again being accused of firing a popular talk show host because of his criticism of radical Muslims. The station, a major source of news and information for the nation’s capital, claims that popular morning host Fred Grandy resigned on his own, but Grandy tells AIM that he was essentially forced to leave after his wife, who is also outspoken about radical Islam, was cut from the program.
The growing controversy over Grandy’s departure has resulted in some Grandy supporters charging the station with being “Sharia-compliant,” a reference to Islamic law, and with bending under pressure from the Council on American Islamic-Relations (CAIR), a Muslim lobbying organization that combats what it calls “Islamophobia” in the media.
Grandy, a former actor and Republican member of Congress, told AIM, “My wife and I have used our program over the last several months to warn about the spread of radical Islam at home and abroad. Last week, Catherine (known on the show as Mrs. Fred) delivered a very tough indictment against stealth jihad, and for her efforts she was told she was off the show. I then told management without Mrs. Fred at the microphone, I could not remain either and have resigned effective this morning.”
A WMAL statement, which makes no mention of terminating “Mrs. Fred,” was released on Thursday and claimed that “Fred Grandy has informed WMAL of his intention to resign from the station and its morning program, The Grandy Group. Veteran broadcast talent Bryan Nehman will continue to anchor the morning program and in the interim will be joined by several notable guest hosts and regular contributors. The station’s morning show will also continue to provide the latest news, traffic and weather reports to its audience. WMAL remains committed to its goal of providing a forum for discussing a broad spectrum of issues while delivering compelling programming including Chris Plante, Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and Mark Levin.”
The statement on the Grandy matter was read on the air by another WMAL host, Chris Plante, who said that his broadcast opposition to radical Islam has not been curtailed in any way.
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"Did Muslim Lobby Force Firing of Popular Radio Host?"
In a word: no. Or at least it's unlikely. Just read the last sentence of what you posted above.
"a major source of news and information for the nation’s capital"
That seems to be stretching it a bit, since the station usually ranks about 20th among the city's radio stations, in a city with several newspapers and television stations. And since about all they carry is right-wing talkers, I doubt Muslims had much to do with his departure. The fact that he refused to quit using his wife as a guest seems to have been a bigger factor.
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This has a certain odor about it of which i do not think i like very much!
The first thing the Nazi's did when they took over Germany was to shut down the opposition press. That is exactly what CAIR is doing with the help of Progressives in our own government. How much will it take to wake the American people up to the fact that Islam is not a religion of peace, but an ideology of depravity and enslavement?
So they'll start with perhaps the least influential talker on a low-rated stations and work their way up, I assume? Yeah, sure.
Good for him, Mr. Grandy that it. At least he stands committed to what he believes and is a
true patriot for backing up himself and his wife with good Christian morals. I like this. Maybe
he can help GBeck now.
Well, I used to to listen to WMAl but now I will listen to WCBM. Too Bad, I guess that is why they got rid of Andy Parks also. Wake up, the rag heads are coming.
The way this damn administration is going, it will be either the damn muslims, illegal immigrants or the chinese taking over this country.
The American people need to stand up for this country and contact their senators and congressmen and tell them not to let this happen.
I agree. No one should ever listen tto WMAL–pass the word.
Hmmm sounds like the owner of the station is afraid of anyone making negative comments about Muslims or sharia law. I , however, believe Americans should be warned about this religion and these people. Until the moderate muslims, stand up against radical muslims, there will still be strife and discontent between Christians, and americans who adhere, and respect American social means and laws. The Government seems to love muslims, especially the Government either because our leader is a muslim, and the government because they are afraid to really express their true opinion or are sticking their heads in the sand, hoping this issue will go away, which it WONT!!!
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"Grandy's ratings had also been trailing those of other right-leaning hosts."
And that, in today's media world, is the obvious reason Grand is gone.
"In the immortal words of Jean Paul Sartre, 'Au revoir, gopher.'" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krVXRCcr2M4