Well This is a First!

This is my 14th year in the IWV and we have gone through several programming changes over there and of course changing from Adult Contemporary to Country here. We put an ad in the paper this week for the AM (the transmitter is here!). It was just a general "heads up" for the talk fans out there. This is the first time I have EVER gotten a complaint call BEFORE we've gone on the air.

Today-two calls....Caller one-female:

Caller: I am calling to complain about an article in the paper.

Me: Ummm...okay go ahead (thinking I can call Nathan at the DI and give him a good razzing)

Caller: I would like to know WHY you are putting Rush Limbaugh on the air.

Me: Well ma'am, it's because he is very popular.

Caller: Well I don't like him.

Me: Okay, well I understand he's an acquired taste...not for everyone.

Caller: Yes, but he got into all of that trouble a couple of years ago.

Me: I know, but he is STILL the most popular radio talk show host in America.

Caller: I don't care, I won't listen.

Me: I understand. I appreciate your input though.

Caller: Well I didn't like that you changed the format on that FM station either.

Me: Well thank you for calling. Have a nice weekend. Bye bye.

A few seconds pass, and the phone rings again. My caller ID says it's from the same phone. I answer and this time it is a male voice.

Caller: Yes, I'm calling to complain about you carrying Rush Limbaugh. That man is an idiot.

Me: I appreciate your feedback. I just reminded someone that that is why it is great to live in America, because we have choices.

Caller: I understand that, but it's just not right. You should have someone more helpful, like Dr. Phil.

Me: No sir, THAT man is an idiot. Thanks for calling and have a great weekend.

Sheesh.

I am most certain that when we get this baby up and running, it will inspire a ton of calls to us. My favorite ones are from armchair programmers. With tin foil hats.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.

-Eric