WGXC-90.7 FM

Turn On The News: Coup On

May 27, 2021: 8pm - 8:30 pm
WGXC 90.7-FM: Radio for Open Ears

90.7-FM in NY's Upper Hudson Valley and wgxc.org/listen everywhere
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Produced by Tom Roe.

"Turn On The News" is the weekly newscast from the fictional Radio Network, with parody radio coverage of the radio and its headlines. Now with computerized news readers, and fewer meddling reporters, plus aggregated reporting, and automated music. Tune in "Turn On The News" each week for the latest news, radio art, and more from our robot reporters, making sure you hear both sides -- good and evil -- every time you "Turn On The News."

This week: "Coup On" This week Congressional Republicans refuse to investigate a coup, but others are investigating. Songs from Husker Du ("Turn On the News") and The Beatles ("Revolution"). Clips and excerpts from Colin Jost; The Medias Touch ("The Rules of the Demagogue"); "Tooning Out the News;" "The Daily Show;" Robert Moore; Tucker Carlson; Seth Meyers; Nicolle Wallace; Stephen Colbert; Trevor Noah; John Berman; Mika Brzezinski; Brianna Keilar; Brian Williams; Jimmy Kimmel; Donald Drumpf; Mitch McConnell; Tim Ryan; Ari Berman; and The Joker. Episode 018.