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Mac’s Back!

Mac’s Back!

J. Michael McKoy, formally of 98.3 WOW-FM, has found a new home in Des Moines. He is on PRAISE-940 AM KPSZ, a Christian radio station from 2 PM to 4 PM. The promo piece at the radio station web site calls the show "Mac's World" as it was previously at the old station, and speaks of Mac's experience in Des Moines business and broadcasting... and adds "... or how to talk and walk on a daily basis with your Father God." To be expected. It will be interesting to see how he does in this new venue. I suspect he will do well, although if there is a stronger faith angle to the programming, his relevance in political circles may diminish... or not. Addressing faith matters is hardly new for him, as he has kept faith as a fresh aspect of his show while in the secular world, including a regular show with his pastor each Friday (will that continue?). Meanwhile, he is [...]
Welcome Back… To This?

Welcome Back… To This?

Well, I'm finally back in town. I apologize for the hiatus, but it was unavoidable. And here's what I come back to: J Michael McKoy at 98.3 WOW-FM was fired this week. I don't even know what to say. For those of you not so familiar with the air waves in Central Iowa, this station is the place we get to hear Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, Bob and Tom (unfortunately), Michael Savage (a bit extreme to me), Bill Handel's Handel On The Law, Kim Komando, and Dennis Miller (past my bed-time). And then there's Mac's World, a little piece of local conservative sunshine in the midst of mostly syndicated conservative content. McKoy has been [...]
The Iowa State Fair: Day 2

The Iowa State Fair: Day 2

Just so you don’t either get too enthused or too fearful, I don’t plan to attend any more days at the fair this year… two days are enough for me right now! But today was a pleasant day!  My wife and I left late (oh well!) with hopes essentially...
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