KZYX conversation
Here’s something that came across the list-serve for KZYX programmers (of which I am one. I host a one-hour Public Affairs show every second Thursday night.)
on 8/1/07 11:29 PM, (a fellow KZYX programmer wrote):
historical (not hysterical) footnote:
kc meadows used to call her show 'monthly media...' something or other. she'd shoot the (breeze) with jim shields (laytonville observer) and 'cover the county' informally.
personally, i'm ambivalent about using public affairs for 'exposure' promotion of local biz, so my only real point is just that a media review/public access show would still be a joy.
media covering media isn't always navel-gazing.
And my response:
I'm all for whatever ideas anyone has. I started with this radio hour in 1997 with the idea that KZYX was going to have a Ukiah studio any minute. After the first year of “Monthly Media Panel,” the majority of other media in the county seemed not to have time for what used to be a media show, (also the Press-Democrat never wanted to come on and the AVA was banned by KZYX) and the show morphed to just Jim Shields and I. That was fun and I think we talked about some interesting stuff. Then he got involved in some work in his town and didn't have time any more. Then it morphed to me interviewing people. Mary (Aigner, program manager) said she thought it could be a good show if we concentrated more on state issues and got state folks on. I said fine, but I need someone to line this stuff up for me and I'll be there to do the interview. I don't know if you're referring to Suzette's appearance (local photography teacher and UDJ columnist on how to shoot great summer photos) last week as promoting business, I'd disagree, although I would agree it's not the show's usual premise. However, Suzette called me and since I had nothing else lined up I didn't see any reason why not. I pretty much go with whatever Mary thinks would be a good idea - we've done local, and state issues, election debates and all kinds of things. I'm OK with it all, but if KZYX thinks the hour would be better spent in some other way, I can easily step aside.