The Lisa LaFlamme story isn't what you thought it was (at least, not entirely). There's a bigger, sadder story behind the end of one anchor's career. Plus, updates from Ottawa and Alberta.
My parents watched the 10/11 o'clock news religiously. I haven't in years. The idea that the anchor person is on the way out hadn't crossed my mind...like so many ideas you both put forth, but it ,makes perfect sense.
The comment that hit home was Jen's about being a pretty 20-year-old who picked writing because she knew she wouldn't stay 20 forever. That beauty gets you in the door and brains keeps you there ....well, for a while in Lisa LaFlamme's case...is a reality that I don't think many men anyway have ever really consider...until they look back on what we've seen, and frankly, what we've thought at times. For one who thinks of himself as evolved above that, I ashamed to say that I'm not as evolved as I'd like, and something to work on. It reminded me of a MASH episode where Margaret is yelling at Hawkeye that " you measure every woman here with a yardstick 3 letters high...S-E-X". I suspect that reality is that that hasn't changed as much as it should have.
Blair and Lucki.....Trump and Greene. Not believable at the best of times. The Boss needs to go...now.
Love the format but I'd like to hear Jen talking more. Love the comments Matt, but you 'radio rant' more than you toss the ball back and forth. I like the QR77 style radio rant, but at least for this listener, podcasts aren't the format for it.
I’m 80 and I ‘cut the cord’ about 10 years ago because a TV subscription was very poor value. I have been streaming ever since via either Chromecast or Roku. This is fine for me because, despite living somewhat beyond the black stump, I have excellent affordable internet. A few houses north of me have not. They watch TV. I understand the economic conditions that are determining the downsizing of TV content but it does bring up the question of how the aforementioned folk can be kept informed since we don’t even have a local newspaper, or remain part of the greater cultural community.
I'd like to know if CBC's Carole MacNeil retired because she wanted to or because the CBC wanted her to go. I think she was a top notch interviewer/journalist and her absence is noticeable.
You go guys! Love the “behind the scenes chatter/insight” Matt, it fills in a lot of the blanks. Gen, you will have a beautiful youthful voice till the day I die. And an inquisitive brain!! Please do not think me misogynistic.
I haven't had real TV service since the late 90's, so can barely remember TV news. That being said, TV journalism always focused on physical appearance over journalistic content. So successful TV journalists should not be surprised at their declining worth as they age.
This ....was....awesome.
My parents watched the 10/11 o'clock news religiously. I haven't in years. The idea that the anchor person is on the way out hadn't crossed my mind...like so many ideas you both put forth, but it ,makes perfect sense.
The comment that hit home was Jen's about being a pretty 20-year-old who picked writing because she knew she wouldn't stay 20 forever. That beauty gets you in the door and brains keeps you there ....well, for a while in Lisa LaFlamme's case...is a reality that I don't think many men anyway have ever really consider...until they look back on what we've seen, and frankly, what we've thought at times. For one who thinks of himself as evolved above that, I ashamed to say that I'm not as evolved as I'd like, and something to work on. It reminded me of a MASH episode where Margaret is yelling at Hawkeye that " you measure every woman here with a yardstick 3 letters high...S-E-X". I suspect that reality is that that hasn't changed as much as it should have.
Blair and Lucki.....Trump and Greene. Not believable at the best of times. The Boss needs to go...now.
Love the format but I'd like to hear Jen talking more. Love the comments Matt, but you 'radio rant' more than you toss the ball back and forth. I like the QR77 style radio rant, but at least for this listener, podcasts aren't the format for it.
I’m 80 and I ‘cut the cord’ about 10 years ago because a TV subscription was very poor value. I have been streaming ever since via either Chromecast or Roku. This is fine for me because, despite living somewhat beyond the black stump, I have excellent affordable internet. A few houses north of me have not. They watch TV. I understand the economic conditions that are determining the downsizing of TV content but it does bring up the question of how the aforementioned folk can be kept informed since we don’t even have a local newspaper, or remain part of the greater cultural community.
I'd like to know if CBC's Carole MacNeil retired because she wanted to or because the CBC wanted her to go. I think she was a top notch interviewer/journalist and her absence is noticeable.
I still miss Jack Webster.
“Queen of the rage quit” I’m sure there is a story there! 😂😂
You go guys! Love the “behind the scenes chatter/insight” Matt, it fills in a lot of the blanks. Gen, you will have a beautiful youthful voice till the day I die. And an inquisitive brain!! Please do not think me misogynistic.
I haven't had real TV service since the late 90's, so can barely remember TV news. That being said, TV journalism always focused on physical appearance over journalistic content. So successful TV journalists should not be surprised at their declining worth as they age.
Now do Jamil Jivani.