Severin suspended after illegal alien, swine flu remarks

BostonHerald.com ^ | April 30, 2009 | Jessica Heslam

[HiJinx]

Ping!

[raccoonradio]

Today’s Herald says Jay Severin and his agent will meet with WTKK on Monday to discuss his
future with the station.

Is he coming back or not, and if so, would Greater Media try to re-negotiate his contract?
If not, I could poss. see them putting McPhee in Graham’s slot, Graham in pm drive,
and a syndie host (Hannity?) or lower-paid local host at 7 pm...But we’ll see.

http://bostonherald.com/track/inside_track/view/2009_05_02_Jay_Severin__agent_to_discuss_future_with_WTKK/srvc=home&position=6

[hunter112]

I also deal with a lot of customers of Asian ancestry, as well. Sometimes they will have a child or grandchild translate for them, as a courtesy to me. Even if there are no translators (only once did I have someone ask for Mandarin Chinese, and this was clearly an older person) they are invariably polite and patient with me, realizing that they have to spell out addresses and names.

I sense an audible delight in their voices when I pronounce their names correctly, we had a lot of Pacific Rim people out in the Northwest, and if you listened, you could learn a lot of things from them.

[raccoonradio]

Still no resolution to Jay situation; VB filling in today.

http://www.bostonradiowatch.com

Greater’s statement:
“”WTKK and Greater Media value an open and vigorous dialogue, but we also strongly adhere to basic principles of civility, common decency and respect for all cultures. We believe Jay’s suspension is the best way to uphold both of these corporate policies. WTKK Management met with Jay Severin and his agent today. He will continue to remain on suspension until further notice.”

[DBrow]

http://www.theyoungturks.com/story/2009/5/4/141957/6060/Diary/Fighting-back-against-Jay-Severin

Of relevance.