WGXC-90.7 FM

Turn On The News: Faceplant

Nov 04, 2021: 3pm - 3:30 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: "Faceplant." This week there is some weird stuff being shared and liked online. Songs from Husker Du ("Turn On The News"), Johnny Rivers ("Secret Agent Man"), The Rolling Stones ("Waiting on a Friend"), and The Art of Noise with Max Headroom ("Paranoimia"). Clips and excerpts from Jimmy Kimmel; Amber Ruffin; Cecily Strong, Mikey Day, Kyle Mooney, Aidy Bryant, Chris Redd, James Austin Johnson, and Heidi Gardner from "Saturday Night Live;" Stephen Colbert; Mark Zuckerberg; Desus and Mero. Episode 041.