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Joe Pags Takes Several Shots at Local News Reporting

Radio host Joe Pags said his background in local news has made him weary now that he’s more attentive to the national news cycle.

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The term “fake news” became a mainstream narrative during the Trump administration. Media outlets were peppered with the term anytime a reader or politician disagreed with the reporting. 

On Tuesday, nationally syndicated radio host Joe Pags discussed how fake news is rampant as we approach the 2022 midterm elections. Pags said his background in local news has made him weary now that he’s more attentive to the national news cycle. 

“I am so jaded on local news,” Pags said. “Having been a former news anchor and having worked at one of the local news stations. When I first came to San Antonio, I was the morning guy and then I would walk down the hallway and do a TV hit every day.” 

Pags said early in his career his duties included some field reporting for WOAI-TV. 

“I really like the people, I still have a friend or two at the local CBS,” he said. “I don’t watch any of them anymore, I can’t. I used to record them and watch them every night, but I found myself yelling at the TV.” 

Pags said he believes that the people who work in local news either believe what they’re saying or have left out key details in their reporting. 

“For me, it’s insufferable to not do your job better,” Pags added. “As a journalist, you have one job. I know they have internal fights on these stations about how to cover stories, but when I was an anchor we would have arguments in the newsroom and in the meetings because we wanted to make sure we were right.” 

Pags said he has been disappointed with local news and its continued reporting on things like COVID boosters for children when there’s enough information to support the argument against children being vaccinated against COVID-19. 

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Howard Stern Reveals MSNBC Go-To Source for News

Stern told “Morning Joe” in an extensive interview that MSNBC is the network for him regarding cable news consumption.
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SiriusXM radio host Howard Stern told “Morning Joe’s” Joe Scarborough and Willie Geist in an extensive interview that MSNBC is the network for him regarding cable news consumption. 

Stern stated that he’s a major fan of “Morning Joe” and went the extra mile to say that he and co-host Joe Scarborough share the same political idealogy.

“I watch you guys every morning,” Stern said (h/t Mediaite). “I really enjoy the show. Oddly, I agree politically with almost everything Joe says. I don’t think there’s much difference there.”

The radio host thanked MSNBC for providing him with what he loves: 24/7 news. Additionally, Stern offered a shoutout to network host Symone Sanders and stated he’s no fan of Dateline repeats.

“By the way, I want to give a shoutout to MSNBC,” Stern added. “Thank God you don’t play the old Datelines anymore on the weekends. I like news. I watch this channel exclusively for news. I tune out on the weekend. 

“It’s like all news stuff. I’m watching old Datelines. I like when you guys are onI like news 24/7, and now I find I’m getting it. I get Symone on the weekend. Big fan of hers. Symone coming on strong. What can I tell you? I know the whole lineup.”

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Trespassing Charges Against John DePetro Dismissed

DePetro have been dismissed as he faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing.
Eduardo Razo

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Charges against John DePetro have been dismissed as the radio host faced a trespassing charge related to an incident over the summer during a Monday court hearing.

DePetro was arrested in mid-August outside a home on Staples Avenue in Warwick.

Police searched the house several months earlier as part of an investigation into the disappearance of Charlotte Lester, who has been missing for six months.

“I respect our justice system and respect law enforcement, specifically the Warwick PD,” DePetro said on Twitter. “The search for Charlotte Lester continues as I resume efforts searching for answers into her disappearance and holding Mark Perkins accountable for his actions against myself and Ladybug.”

The man who lives there, Mark Perkins, was also arrested the following day after he allegedly charged at DePetro with a lawnmower while DePetro was live-streaming. 

Unlike DePetro, who had his charges dismissed, Perkins still faces an assault charge, according to court records.

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Oklahoma’s The Eagle 96.9 Rebrands as Freedom 96.9

KZLS started simulcasting on KQOB at the beginning of this year after the 96.9 signal was leased to Citadel and Cumulus Media for nineteen years. 
Eduardo Razo

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Champlin Broadcasting Conservative Talk The Eagle 96.9 KQOB Enid/Oklahoma City and 1640 KZLS Enid will look a little different for its listeners as the station has rebranded.

Rather than calling itself The Eagle 96.9, the radio station will now be known as Freedom 96.9 (h/t Radio Insight). KZLS started simulcasting on KQOB at the beginning of this year after the 96.9 signal was leased to Citadel and Cumulus Media for nineteen years. 

The station features a syndicated lineup, including Hugh Hewitt, Brian Kilmeade, Dan Bongino, Mike Gallagher, Joe Pags, and Bill O’Reilly. Furthermore, with the rebrand possibly comes a new addition.

Freedom 96.9 is teasing the addition of Dana Loesch to the lineup as well to enhance the rebrand further as the station begins a new chapter as it provides news/talk to the residents. 

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