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« Derderian moved into prison's intake center | Today | Cranston mayor-elect orders independent audit » December 6, 2006Talk-show icon Arlene Violet firedArlene Violet, a talk-radio icon in Rhode Island, has been let go by her station, WHJJ-AM (920) after more than 16 years on the air. Her last day on the air will be tomorrow. She will be replaced Monday in her 3 to 6 p.m. time slot by a syndicated program featuring conservative commentator Sean Hannity. Violet, a former Catholic nun and Rhode Island attorney general from 1985 to 1987, announced her departure to her audience on her show this afternoon. She described it as “a business decision” on the part of the station, part of the Clear Channel Communications, which is in the process of being sold to two private equity groups. “It’s a fact of life when there’s a change. . . it’s a business decision, they cut to the bottom line,” she said. -- Journal staff writer Andy Smith Posted by Steve Peoples Commentsa friend.... | December 6, 2006 6:32 PM link Well, that sucks. Clear Channel is already censoring political opinions they don't agree with, recollect their forbidding all their stations to play the Dixie Chicks after one of the latter spoke out about our idiot Prez. Let's hope Arlene goes on to a better employer. trudy | December 6, 2006 7:46 PM link And with the departure of Arlene, we'll be rid of yet another purveyor of GEEZER RADIO. Next up, Dave Barber... Greg | December 7, 2006 7:58 AM link I'm sorry to see Arlene go. It is a sad day for RI. Another example of how local media outlets, especially the larger, don't get this market. These national shows aren't going to sell against any station with a local host. I'm going to listen on Monday and forward letters to any local advertisers that I won't be shopping or buying their services if they prefer national talk shows over local issues. David Adams | December 7, 2006 12:36 PM link Arlene violet has always been a class act. She has made Rhode Islanders proud to be represented by such a knowledgeable up standing person. I know she will be back, because of popular demand. paul jackson | January 19, 2007 6:21 PM link WHJJ went from a refreshing oasis of thinking peolple's talk radio to (yet another) platform for right wing nuts. The loss of Ms. Violet is awful!! I hope she's doing something satisfying to her now. martha zinger | February 23, 2007 1:48 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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The BEST news I ever heard. This decision is 16 years too late in my opinion. Mr. Hannity will be a breath of fresh air insead of AHHHHLEEENS HOT air!