Since the Missouri Synod claims that Issues, Etc. was cut for "financial reasons" AND Issues, Etc. is now 100% independently funded, I think it is time for the next round of cost cutting measures for KFUO AM.
KFUO AM needs to cancel The Afternoon Show and fire Diane Summers and the Rev. Steve Siegel and put Issues, Etc. back on the air in its normal time slot.
This would save KFUO AM at least $150,000 per year in employee overhead (and probably even more in production costs). Issues, Etc. may even be willing to pay a 'nominal fee' for the air time at KFUO AM. That being the case, KFUO AM could be making a profit during the afternoon time slot rather than losing money.
As I see it, canceling The Afternoon Show is the ONLY financially responsible thing for KFUO AM to do.
The reality of the situation is that the BSC and the LCMS will not allow an independent IE on any LCMS media outlet. Even if IE bought the air time, it just will not happen.
Posted by: Steve Newell | July 03, 2008 at 12:46 PM
Nice...
BTW...will Fighting for the Faith be updated on iTunes?
Posted by: I HAD ISSUES | July 03, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Chris,
Thank you for all your hard work getting Issues Etc. back on for the rest of us to enjoy. I look forward to the rest of your offerings on PCR.
I share your disgust with how Pr Wilken and Mr Swarz were let go with absolutely no warning or explanation. However, with all due respect Diane Summers and Rev. Siegel should not be referred to in such a cavalier way. As far as anyone knows neither had anything to do with the decision to deep six Issues Etc. Out of Christian charity please refrain from these types of postings. It does absolutely no good to harbour ill and will actually hinder it by giving those who truly oppose you ammunition to use against you.
You are definately in my prayers and I look forward to hearing you more on the new IE!
God's peace. †
Posted by: David Cochrane | July 04, 2008 at 08:43 PM