Posted on 11/17/2019 6:40:31 AM PST by real saxophonist
DENVER — Denver talk radio host Craig Silverman was fired midway through his program Saturday morning after criticizing President Donald Trump.
Silverman confirmed his termination to FOX31 and Channel 2 Saturday evening.
The former Denver chief deputy district attorney was hosting “The Craig Silverman Show,” which aired between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Saturdays on 710 KNUS. The program is no longer listed on the conservative radio station’s website.
Silverman says he was fired after airing a segment about Roy Cohn, the late lawyer who represented Trump in the 1970s.
On Friday, Silverman wrote a Facebook post in support of former Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, who was testifying in impeachment hearings.
“Yovanovitch is an American hero. I have seen countless witnesses testify and she was one of the all-time finest. Her poise, courage and credibility inspire me,” Silverman wrote.
Following his firing, Silverman reacted on Twitter.
“I cannot and will not toe strict Trump party line. I call things as I see them. I see corruption and blatant dishonesty by President and his cronies. I also see bullying/smearing of American heroes w/courage to take oath and tell truth. Their bravery inspires me,” he wrote.
The host’s firing has started to receive national attention. Republican candidate for president Joe Walsh called Silverman’s termination “pathetic.”
Joe Walsh ✔ @WalshFreedom Pathetic. @craigscolorado was a great, honest voice on the radio. But @SalemMediaGrp & almost all of conservative talk radio don’t want honesty. They want Trump worship. Salem got rid of @MedvedSHOW because he wouldn’t worship Trump & they pressured me to worship Trump. Pathetic. https://twitter.com/jaketapper/status/1195837926539706369 …
Jake Tapper ✔ @jaketapper Denver Post: Radio host Craig Silverman cut off mid-show for criticizing President Trump https://www.denverpost.com/2019/11/16/craig-silverman-radio-show-donald-trump/ …
Silverman says he will speak on CNN’s “Reliable Sources” Sunday morning.
KNUS is owned by Salem Media Group, which specializes in Christian and conservative content.
FOX31 and Channel 2 have reached out to Salem for a comment.
“Well, as others have said, you can’t impeach a president because you don’t like his personality or think he’s rude.”
Yes, they can. Impeachment is a matter of votes, period. They are making up imaginary crimes right now and have been for 2 years. Impeachment is like indictment. The conviction process is like a trial.
The Democrats have already successfully convicted 6 Trump associates for nothing.
Democrats: 6
Republicans: 0
I don’t think even Craig believes that BS line he spouted “one of the all-time finest” “their bravery inspires me”.
He piled it a bit high.
This has nothing to do with our right to freedom of speech. The restriction applies to the government who cannot suppress speech.
My ideal of an “America Hero” is a wee bit different from this fellow’s.
Silverman did the same thing as the stool Joe Walsh did...killed his talk show job by constantly oozing hatred for Trump. Get the F out of here.
“What elsie did he do that this was the final straw that got him fired?”
As a lousy lawyer who should know better, he attributes quotes to people, this time it was Trump, that are not factual and are actionable in court.
Or mentioned Epstein didn’t kill himself?
“Ben Shapiro got a show, all bets were off when it came to horrible speaking voices.”
As much as Ben’s voice irritates me, even though his facts are solid, Craig’s voice makes me want to punch him in the face. Ben just sounds like a prepubescent boy, but Craig’s is irritating.
Ben’s voice may not be irritating to you, it drives me nuts.
I find it disingenuous for a man to say he is for open ideas and free speech when he is fired for “propping up” a liar like former Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch along with repeating the BS about intimidation that couldn’t have happened out of the dem playbook, but at the same time is going to badmouth more people on CNN before he has had a chance to unpack his box from his taken away desk at FOX.
rwood
I can see (hear) that! He also needs to slow down. He hyperventilates.
“...Saturday morning radio talk shows generally don’t have much of an audience...”
Ain’t it the truth! Saturday morning here switches from conservative talk both local & national, to personal finance, home improvement, and gardening/landscaping. Dullsville!
I love it. Now, if the rest of America would slash and burn the lefties and back stabbers, I just might get out the popcorn...
What the hell do you mean?
And morons like Silverman buy into it.
You are exactly correct on all points.
He claims he voted for Trump this last election.
I don’t believe his falsetto voice.
Is Peter Boyles still on? I used to listen online as he was a birther.
I would be willing to bet it was because he again challenged other talk show hosts to a debate about Trump needing to be impeached and backed out.
His most recent challenge was last week.
The fellow that comes on for 3 hours before him (Randy Corporon) wanted to debate him yesterday for the last hour of his show through the first hour of Silvermans show.
(He texted him privately at first during the week - and then went public with it Friday and Saturday.)
I knew Silverman would back out.
He boasts a lot about his skills but cannot seem to demonstrate them.
Shapiro is on here in the DFW area every weekday afternoon for about 3 hours. ...I occasionally hear parts of his programs.
The guy has a horrible voice and talks like a 45 record being played at 78 RPM.
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