Archive for the ‘Media’ Category

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 at 9:00am

Smart Ass

Posted by Curtis in Media, Young Democrats of Utah

As is my tradition, I present to you my upcoming article, called Smart Ass,  for the Young Democrats of Utah’s newsletter…ENJOY! — It is that time of year again, you know the one, where the news media will rightfully report the shocking heat wave, rising gas prices, and (one can only hope) single shark attack [...]

Monday, September 21st, 2009 at 9:00am

The Myth of the Liberal Media – Everyone is Bias

Posted by Curtis in Civics, Democracy Threatened, Media

As Glenn Beck’s “9/12” project seemed to exemplify, there are different styles and ways that the media can report on a story. Furthermore, it is becoming increasingly obvious that factions of the media are out-and-out lying about its content – in the case of the 9/12 protests, estimates of turnout ranged from 60,000 to two [...]

Friday, July 3rd, 2009 at 9:00am

Becker Sticks to Plans – Trib/Public Wrongly Label him as Flip-Flopper

Posted by Curtis in City Life, Media, Salt Lake City, Stupidity

There is just no pleasing some people. We all recall the recent dust up regarding the Public Safety Building (PSB) being located on Library Square. Mayor Becker, seeing the writing on the wall, backed down from this plan in what I feel was a win for his transparent government style.  Not ignoring the fact that [...]

Sunday, June 21st, 2009 at 4:56pm

How YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook will Change the World

Iranian College Student’s computer, destroyed by militia forces The tumultuous times in Iran are of major importance to our world, and these events do deserve their own recognition. But once the dust settles, for better or for worse, one thing will become clear: this was the internets first example of its true potential. Over the [...]

Monday, March 9th, 2009 at 2:07am

Watchmen>Awesome

I think I peed a little while watching the movie… What? Too much? And just for fun… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDDHHrt6l4w&hl=en&fs=1]

Friday, March 6th, 2009 at 8:20pm

Booze, Bad Words, and Buttars

Posted by Curtis in Media

For those of you who are interested, here is the link to listen to my most recent foray onto the radio. Glen Brown from OneUtah and myself discuss all sorts of topics and flirt with FCC regulations. Also, it has been requested that I post past discussions as well. So here are the links: January [...]

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 at 1:02am

Blogging while on the air

Posted by Curtis in Media

6:01 – Glen makes an admittedly awkward statement about being drunk while on the air. 6:07 – I am employed! 6:09 – Don’t be drunk, or be drunk while voting! 6:12 – Talking about other liquor laws, and host is busting out his ID just to make me look bad. 6:14 – Glen points out [...]

Friday, February 27th, 2009 at 6:07pm

Crazy Radio-ness

Posted by Curtis in Media, Utah Politics

Blue in Red Zion, on the air yet again! KRCL FM 90.9 this Tuesday, March 3rd from 6-7 PMor listen online at krcl.org Discussion will focus on the oh so fantastic Utah State Legislature

Thursday, February 12th, 2009 at 6:05pm

NEW FEATURE! – Abductions National Media Reports On.

Posted by Curtis in Media

I have decided to keep track of certain physical characteristics if the children the national media seems to constantly report on. Sadly it seems that shows like Nancy Grace seems to thrive on this sort of stuff, so I figure they will portray an accurate cross section of national demographics…right? As of February 12, 2009 [...]

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 at 9:21pm

Even More Radio!

Posted by Curtis in Media, Utah State Legislature

Click hear to listen to my oh so wonderful voice. Jeff Bell and I complain until the cows come home.

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