First of all, I started in radio news in 1978 (I am older than dirt) and was taught journalism at Brown Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota by the great Mike Kronforst. I gained my credentials, I was the weekend news producer for the Minnesota State News Network in 1978. I learned so much.
My buddy and I, the late Frank Haley New Mexico Broadcast Hall-of-Famer, who was my news director at KKIM Christian radio, would always talk about what radio/tv news was to be. Impartial. Independent from politics.
This whole problem that Outgoing FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel brings up, goes years back when radio cut back local news coverage, with some stations cutting their entire staff, and not doing news at all.
The late Ed Moore of Christian radio giant WFRN in South Bend/Elkhart County named me VP of news back in the mid 80s. WFRN was one of the top Christian stations in America at the time! We would train other Christian stations on news reporting and marketing. We were a 50,000 watt ‘flame thrower’ for JESUS! GLORY! We reached into southern Michigan and as far south as Kokomo, Indiana. We did local, state and national news. The late Marv Boone was the News Director, one of the very best in America!
The WFRN staff at one point had four reporters. Several years ago WFRN cut its new staff to zero; no more local news. What a shame. Christian news reporting was no longer available in the South Bend/Elkhart area. I do not think there is a Christian radio news staff in the entire state of New Mexico, which is one main reason why God established FGGAM! Glory!
What I am attempting to say to you is that broadcasters are much of the fault here, they have failed to hire and train journalists. Corporate radio ruined local radio. MONEY! MONEY! This is a complex problem. The news divisions in America are made up liberal vs. conservative. What a shame. We used to have a code of ethics in news back in the day. Check your sources two to three times; never report rumors; be impartial; and report the facts! The only one that was to give his or her opinion was the owner of the station or the top assistant.
JESUS! JESUS! Biblical principles please!
Sadly, too many Churches in America are defined by their politics rather than their Biblical Worldview. I pray that Americans never allow politicians to run the media! I also will say once again the media needs to shape up! Is journalism even taught in America anymore?
RadioInk Reports
Broadcasters have condemned Trump’s threats to revoke licenses over disagreements with news coverage. The President-elect previously called for ABC to lose its FCC licenses after accusing the network of bias during the September 10, 2024 debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump claimed on FOX News that the debate was “rigged” and labeled ABC “the most dishonest” news organization.
Outgoing FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has stated his plans to address declining media trust and revisit broadcasters’ public interest obligations. Speaking on CNBC earlier this month, Carr stated that “[b]roadcast licenses are not sacred cows,” indicating potential license revocations for those failing to meet these standards.
Rosenworcel told Politico, “[t]he First Amendment is a cornerstone of our democracy. The FCC has no business threatening broadcast licenses or undermining free speech online,” in response to Carr’s stated priority of helping the Trump administration tackle “big tech censorship.” More Here
One more note: The Lord is starting to show me to activate my YouTube Channel. What He is showing me is to use my voice for HIS TRUTH. Please pray that I hear Him clearly. God founded FGGAM over 13 years ago. He told me. He will show me what to do again. We are striving to serve God everyday here at FGGAM.