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According to TV Newser, Don Imus will be joining the FOX Business Network. The shock jock inked a deal with the network to simulcast his 'Imus in the Morning" radio show.
Imus is infamous for calling members of the Rutger's female basketball team "nappy-headed hoes" and "jigaboos" in April 2007. Protesters forced sponsors to pull ads from Imus' show, resulting in MSNBC dropping his telecast and CBS firing him altogether a week later.
It's a fine time for Imus to re-emerge, with the cacophony of racist accusations, general belligerence and firearms.
His show will air Oct. 5. FOX Executive VP Kevin Magee had this to say:
We're excited to welcome a renowned broadcaster like Don Imus to the FOX Business team. His 40 years of on-air experience combined with his superb interviewing skills and capitalist sensibilities will be a great addition to our lineup.
Right. I just hope Imus is aware that folks are watching him. And just as he caught it in 2007, he, and colleague Glenn Beck, can catch it again in 2009 and beyond.
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By: Selita on 9/06/2009 2:06PM
I'm not surprised that Faux is giving Imus a show. He definitely reflects the attitude of their brand. Considering that Glenn Beck, and Rush Limbaugh, have a stage to voice their hatred and separatism, this is definitely NOT a surprise! The sad thing is the individuals that support their views Have you guys noticed that random bloggers come on to these sites to stir up racial division with racist comments? These are the viewers that support Faux.
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By: tykete on 9/08/2009 4:54PM
Thinkin back on when I was a little nappy headed boy - is that racist, because it's in a Stevie Wonder song? Or is it only racist if a white man or woman says it - let's face it, we have nappy hair!!!!
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By: Harvey on 9/08/2009 1:59PM
All I have to say is BOYCOTT all sponsors who help pay for Glenn Beck,Rush and Imus shows,aired or broadcasted.We don't have that luxury of having sponsors pay for black talk radio, unless we are "tap-dancing, singing or playing a sport. Our political views are not respected and/or welcomed by the news media.
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