I find it odd he didn't call the suits at WDSM  elitist cliff dwellers.  Or blame the firing on the Luce Hipsters.  Are you sure this is the same Craig?

Don't forget Craig's Corner! A friday segment of my crazy rantings!

Chris the answer to that question is "yes"

I'd like to see the original version of that letter. I'm guessing it was HEAVILY edited.

Also, didn't Craig get fired from doing a local commercial radio show of his own? This letter feels suspiciously like personalized sour grapes...and it's talking about "tracks." Lew Latto didn't play the latest Nickelback singles, last I checked.

Another also -- Lew was replaced with more local programming, was he not? This is to say, they didn't replace him with "Car Talk," right?

Rosemary and mushrooms help to flavor this melt-in-your-mouth tender lamb. This lamb cooks for about 10 to 12 hours, and it's perfect for a busy day meal.
Ingredients:

    * 2 tablespoons olive oil
    * 4 to 6 lamb shanks, about 6 pounds
    * 1 cup Pinot Noir or Burgundy, or other dry red wine
    * 3 tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard
    * 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
    * 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
    * 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    * 1 heaping tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary, or about 1 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
    * 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
    * 4 large cloves garlic, finely minced
    * 16 ounces sliced mushrooms
    * 1 large carrot, diced
    * 12 to 16 ounces small white onions, peeled, or 2 medium onions, cut in wedges

Preparation:
*To peel the onions, drop in boiling water and boil for 3 minutes. Transfer to cold water. Cut off root end and slip off skins. Frozen small white onions may be used.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Cook the lamb shanks in the hot oil, turning frequently, until browned on all sides. Place the browned lamb shanks in a 5 to 7-quart slow cooker. Add the peeled onions or onion wedges to the slow cooker.

Meanwhile, combine the wine with mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, rosemary, parsley, and garlic; set aside.

To the hot skillet, add mushrooms and carrots. Cook the mushrooms and carrots for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Spoon the vegetables over the lamb shanks. Pour the wine mixture into the skillet, scraping up the browned bits with a spatula. Bring to a simmer; pour over the lamb shanks in the slow cooker.

Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours. Reduce heat to LOW and cook for 6 to 8 hours longer.
Serves 4 to 6.

I will also bet that Beethoven would roll over in his grave with the idea that somebody is makeing money off of his music and very little was going to the musicians that play it.

Whores and booze were his penchant but he also died without money because he paid his musicians well and took very little for himself.

I have also read that 50,000 people came to his funeral!!! I will also bet that no major record label exec gets that kind of attention and love.

Peace to the writers,the performers, the techs and the airwaves that carry the independant music!!!! May they overcome!!!!!

Todd Gremmels

I would like to apply for the position of 
President of the Starfire Fan Club.
What he says makes sense.  

Craig Rhode Jr. is bitter.  Bottom line.

I agree with you Andy. Yet, not all the radio markets as dumb as this market we live in. One of my favorite stations in the whole wide world is 89.9 The Current and Radio K down in the cities. Those two stations have survived and made profit by embracing new unheard music and new technology. I listen more to The Current and Radio K than I do 94sux. 

I also would like to point out that as soon as the website for localm.com is finally done. That I will be working on launching a internet radio station for the Twin Ports and have discussed partnerships with a couple of the Twin Cities Internet stations for a sharing of programs and content.

El Diablo- Radio K and the Current cannot make a profit. Neither can KUMD or KAXE. They are by their inherent non-profit nature, not commercial ventures. They operate on direct listener support, underwriting, grants and subsidies. I don't think a commercial station worth listening to has existed since the early 70s.

I miss Duke Skorich's talk show on various local stations, most recently KUWS. That was local talk at its best. Sure, Duke ranted and railed, but he took all calls, and really debated the issues with those who disagreed with him. I listened to Lew Latto a few times, but he bored the hell out of me. but I do agree with Craig's fundamental point about local talk radio and its relevance to the fabric of a community. And boring as Lew was, Brad Bennett is far worse.

Duke started off on KUWS being intensely local. By the time he called it quits a few years later, he was hardly talking about local issues at all. The last year or so I stopped listening to him much because it was all national stuff. Even worse, he stopped doing Say Anything. That was the best part of the show.