Apparently, any moron can get on the radio in Minneapolis

October 10th, 2008 by brianS

Radio talkers accuse Magic Johnson of faking AIDS.

You have GOT to be kidding.

KTLK's Chris Baker and Langdon Perry made the remarks during Baker's conservative talk show on Wednesday. The context for the remarks wasn't clear.

According to a partial transcript and audio clip posted on a media watchdog site, mediamatters.org, the remarks came after a caller complained about demands on workers. Perry responded by asking about treatable diseases that a person can live with for a long time "if you just get some basic drugs."

Baker responded, "Like Magic Johnson?"

Perry replied, "Like Magic with his faked AIDS. Magic faked AIDS."

Baker said, "You think Magic faked AIDS for sympathy?"

Perry replied, "I'm convinced that Magic faked AIDS."

"Me too," Baker said.

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SBG replied on October 10, 2008 at 3:23:07 pm

Ow, the Stupid! It BURNS!

 
Jeff A replied on October 10, 2008 at 6:26:05 pm

I know nothing about any of these people, so this is not to be construed as a defense. All that I'll say is that mediamatters does not always get its facts straight, so unless someone actually heard this, I'm not going to just assume that it's true.

 
brianS replied on October 10, 2008 at 9:14:38 pm

thanks, JeffA. I clam no knowledge of mediamatters.

although "audio clip" isn't the sort of thing you'd expect them to get wrong. And the radio station has issued an apology, of sorts.

KTLK's statement said it recognized the seriousness of AIDS and the "great work" Johnson has done to call attention to the disease.

"We regret that some offhand remarks by commentators on KTLK did not reflect that," the statement said. "To better inform our listeners and employees, KTLK will be airing HIV/AIDS awareness public service announcements, and will be reaching out to Mr. Johnson to get his thoughts on education efforts."

Program director Steve Versnick said the station wouldn't comment beyond the statement.

 

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