“The Alternatives” timely media panel (The Michigan View 10.22.10)

Posted by hpayne on October 22, 2010

“It’s fortuitous that this media panel is happening tonight,” said John Fund Thursday. “How many of you heard what has happened to Juan Williams?”

National Politically-correct Radio’s firing of liberal black journalist Williams for his thoughts on Muslim airport stereotyping ” and Fox News renewal of his contract ” were a perfect backdrop for a panel on “The Alternatives: How New Media is Changing the Political Landscape,” sponsored by The Michigan View.com and The Mackinac Center.

The panel, featuring Fund of Fox/The Wall Street Journal, Frank Beckmann of WJR-Radio, Ken Braun of Michigan Capitol Confidential, Kathy Hoekstra of the Mackinac Center, and yours truly (editor of the View) convened in Pontiac to discuss the conservative media revolution that now challenges the liberal Mainstream Media across the country today.

The program was broadcast live on WJR-Radio as well as simulcast at Mackinac.org. An enthusiastic audience of 100 filled the Oakland County Commissioners Auditorium to hear of a diverse menu of products from national cable news to talk radio to local Internet publicans that have transformed the media landscape and that are having a profound effect on this year’s elections.

A decade ago, NPR’s censorship of Williams might have ended his career. Today, he is welcomed with open arms by a more tolerant alternative media and his story told instantly through dozen of media outlets across the country.

Thanks to all who joined us last night. You can watch the fill telecast at Mackinac here.

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