WGXC-90.7 FM

Turn On The News: A Slap in the Face of Democracy

Apr 02, 2022: 10am - 10:30 am
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: "A Slap in the Face of Democracy." In this episode the former president will slap anyone to regain power. Songs from Husker Du ("Turn On The News"), and Ludacris ("Slap"). Clips and excerpts from Chris Rock; Jimmy Kimmel; Homer Simpson; Amber Ruffin; J.L. Cauvin; Seth Meyers; Donald Drumpf; David Perdue; Matt Gaetz; Norah O'Donnell; Stephen Colbert; Gilligan; and Jake Tapper. Episode 062.