So, I heard a promo on KXL-AM during the news at the bottom of the hour that said the Glenn Beck program was starting Monday 05/12 due to the sports programming being discontinued.

I'm wondering if AM-1360 KUIK will be forced to discontinue Glenn Beck and what they might put in his place...

KUIK continued with Rush Limbaugh for several years after it began airing on KXL.

Beck at 6pm? Doesnt that make it a 12 hour old show at airing? weird choice, but it should do well, if the info isnt too outdated

MORMONS RULE!

It's conservative talk all day on Kxl, until the Midnight Trucking show. I don't know which way they go.

The Trucking show is conservative as well. One of it's hosts, Gary McNamara, had a local show on KXL, just prior to Larson in the late '90s.

Can’t wait, another syndicated right wing blowhard. I just wish KXL would fill the spot with a local host as opposed to right wing syndicated crap. There is nothing original about Glenn Beck or most right wing hosts. In fact they spend most of their time parroting one another.

Just curious, what do you consider a "local host?" Everyone has their own thoughts on a "local host".

-One currently living in the Portland Metro, who was born and raised in the immediate area?
-One currently living in the Portland Metro, who was raised half his/her life in PDX?
-One currently living in the Portland Metro, but raised just outside the metro?
-One currently living in the Portland Metro, but raised farther away like Seattle or Medford?
-One currently living in the Portland Metro, raised by wolves?
-What's your idea?

Let's not make this too overly complicated. A personality who hosts their program from the studios of KXL.

Not trying to just wanted a little more specifics after reading the blog and the last line.

I appreciate Glenn, as he doesn't stick to the normal east coast style. Probsably because he was raised in the State of Washington, in both Mt. Vernon and Everett, eventually headed east due to radio and TV.

Sorry for the "typo" gang, guess it's time to start using reading glasses. Dang, just when I thought it was only the hearing an old jock would have to worry about.

This from All Access:

-----------------------------KXL Adds Beck-----------------------------

ROSE CITY RADIO Talk KXL-A/PORTLAND picks up PREMIERE's GLENN BECK for 6-9p PT, filling the slot left open when JOHN CANZANO moves his "BALD-FACED TRUTH" sports show to new sister Sports KXJM (95.5 THE GAME).

BECK said, "Having grown up in the PACIFIC NORTHWEST, I’ve been clamoring to be heard in PORTLAND for years. KXL is a great station with a great lineup, and I’m so happy to be a part of it."

KXL PD JAMES DERBY added, "We’re thrilled to have someone of GLENN BECK's caliber on KXL! He is without question one of the best talk show hosts in AMERICA."

He has been on Portland radio before..... 620, I think.
He was on WFLA in Tampa before going national and moving up north.

Give Glenn Beck a chance...you'll see that although he is a conservative, he's not beholden to a party or hung up on himself. He is his own man, and he's genuinely funny, too.

As Jimbo notes, Glenn was on 620 sometime before 2005. I caught him briefly then, and I told my wife about this guy who was interesting but seemed like he had ADD and was all over the place. Little did I know he really does have a form of ADHD. Little wonder he can keep up the schedule he does!

I forgot to mention, Beck broadcasts live from 9 am - noon Eastern time. This poses a problem for any show that is based on the east coast. Where do you slot it during the day? This is more of an issue for talk shows that are listener-driven or rely on guests and interviews that are time-sensitive, but a show that relies less on callers and more on general discussion gives a PD more flexibility.

Glenn Beck fell down a flight of stairs on Wednesday.

I have liked much of what I have seen of Glen Beck's show on HN when I get a chance to see it.

I really feel for the medical issues he had earlier this year and how he handled it all. He is so right on his stance on how some in the ER industry have no sense of compassion and or concept of how pain management should be handled in this country.

Its eriely similar to my experience in the ER on March 30th of this year.

I look forward to giving his show a chance in the coming weeks on 750.

In many ways Glen Beck is a rare voice of reason on the conservative dial.

Glenn Beck was probably hammered when he fell down the stairs. After all, the guy loves the drugs and booze.

He's a perfect example of a conservative hypocrite.

I think his magic underwear might be a notch too tight.

Your an idiot.

Same kind of person that offers Brett Favre a beer right?

Go back to your hole.

Glenn doesn't do booze or drugs anymore. Hasn't for a very long time. Can't see the reason for the title "He's a perfect example of a conservative hypocrite." Doesn't apply.

Sober, able-bodied adults don't fall down the stairs. Based on his past history of drug and alcohol abuse, it's not out of question.

And Dodger, if you're going to lump a true American hero like Brett Favre into the same category of druggies as Glenn Beck, at least get your facts straight. Favre had an addiction to painkillers, not booze.

A druggie is a druggie no matter how you slice it. When did a druggie become a hero?

I'm feeling vital to the conversation now.

"Sober, able-bodied adults don't fall down the stairs."

Yes they do, especially if "somebody" in the house leaves something on the steps. Like toys or paper! Trust me on this!

A "true American Hero"? A football player? You mean like Pat Tillman the football player err....soldier? Puhleaaassee. Yer kiddin right?
uhhh.....ya.
The facts are, he had and has a drug AND alcohol addiction, Favre that is, as well as Beck.
Why is HE the American hero and Beck is a druggie?
Where are YOUR facts?
Again, just making stupid statements as you have in these posts really need to stop. They are senseless.
BTW: define "druggie". Anyone?
What is the litmus test, considering none of you live with any of the people accused of being "druggies" and considering the entire airstaff of every station I have ever known would be considered "druggies" if Glenn Beck is one?

A druggie is somebody that consumes these things to a degree where their peers find it unacceptable.

(Yes, that varies as much as our ability to handle a buzz and be responsible does.)

Think about that definition. If you do your stuff and all is good with your peers, family, work, etc... then it's just your personal pleasure. What the stuff is, does not matter so much. It's how it ends up manifesting in your life that does.

If you and your stuff is found unacceptable, then you are well on your way to being seen as a druggie, by somebody somewhere.

Whether they, and or their label matters, is another discussion...

Vitalogy, Sunday, June 22, 2008 - 11:31 am:
"And Dodger, if you're going to lump a true American hero like Brett Favre into the same category of druggies as Glenn Beck, at least get your facts straight. Favre had an addiction to painkillers, not booze."

Vitalogy, June 19, 2008 - 12:53 pm:
"What difference does it make if they were prescribed by a doctor or bought on the street? [Rush Limbaugh] still abused a controlled substance knowing that he could get addicted. And he obtained them in an unlawful way.

"So, Rush is no better than the drug addicted street person when it comes to this subject."

So, Vit, how can you have it both ways?

Also, ESPN Classic Shows Favre having past problems with both alcohol and pain killers.

Brett Favre sought treatment for addiction to vicodin, not alcohol. So, I wouldn't consider him an alcoholic on the level of those that need treatment to stop drinking, like Glenn Beck.

The difference between Rush and Favre is that Favre is a nice guy who admitted to his problems. Rush Limbaugh isn't, and to this day still hasn't been truthful with the public about his addictions because he's a pompous ass.

You will be able to hear Glenn Beck LIVE 6am to 9am on 1430 AM starting Monday the 14th.

Dodger, how come your bumping Laura Ingraham???
Feel Glenn is a stronger fit to station?

whole bunch of reasons basically.
but yes, love glenn

Reading all these comments about Beck prompts me to wonder....how many local talk shows are still on the air in Portland? I'm thinking there's Lars (though his shows are really regional and national) and Victoria at KPAM and who else? Some sports talk I assume. Does Salem have local talk shows any more?KBOO? I was in Spokane recently and I didn't hear any local talk shows, likewise Eugene. Here in Seattle the number of local talk shows is down dramatically from a year ago. Just wondering..

Georgene Rice 4-6pm weekdays on 93.9 KPDQ FM.
The station also has a couple of weekend overnight live shows that surprisingly gets lots of response.

I don't know if you were responding to it but suspect that Brad was referring to Salem, Oregon, not Salem Broadcasting. I mention this because it's the first thing I thought, when reading his post.

KYKN is moving Laura Ingraham to afternoon drive. I don't know if Savage or O'Riley is getting the boot. They did boot Lars several months ago, but why listen to someone whose flagship station is virtually local?

>>Salem, Oregon, not Salem Broadcasting

yes there can be lots of confusion there...the only local Salem,Oregon live talk is the morning shows on KBZY and KPJC and breaks on KYKN.

Brade: Here's a list of live weekday talk shows in Portland. My apologies if I missed a show:

The Lars Larson Show, 11-3pm, KXL.
The Rick Emerson Show, 11-3pm, KCMD.
The Bald-Faced Truth, 3-6pm, KXTG (John Canzano).
Prime Time with Isaac & Big Suke, 3-7pm, KFXX (Isaac Ropp & Big Suke).
Mark & Dave, 4-7pm, KEX (Mark Mason & Dave Anderson).
Victoria Taft, 5-8pm, KPAM.

Isn't there still a local morning show on KPOJ?

I excluded morning shows, not knowing where to draw the line between news, information, traffic, entertainment & callers.

Hey, thanks a lot to everybody! I was actually thinking of Salem the company, but the question about talk in Salem the city is a good one too. And isn't there still a bit of talk on KLYC and KUIK?

>>I was actually thinking of Salem the company

hey...I work for the company and I live in Salem Oregon....I know how to percieve these things...ok...just a good guess.

Jeff Kropf (sp?) and Jane Caroll on KUIK

I wasn't sure, the way it was worded. Brad mentioned Portland and a couple of stations here, then Salem, then KBOO followed by Spokane, Eugene and Seattle. Then, Broadway spoke of a show on KPDQ, which may have been in response to the first part of the previous post, a later part or not at all. It's funny how these things work sometimes.

Glenn Beck is smokin' on 1430.
Mornings have never been better.
Why would anyone delay this show?

They might be waiting for anti-nausea meds to kick in.

Very true TD.

oh brother.

Today's show was a classic example of what morning radio USED to sound like.
Glenn and crew set up three separate bits that were absolutely freaking funny and did it to perfection.
Politics aside, it is GOOD radio.
But, alas, there are some here who can't see past their red and blue glasses.

I don't need glasses to see and recognize a smug, smarmy, inflamatory & biased SOB when I see one.

Don't like or listen to AA either, but at least they don't send me screaming for the off button.

Now that Russert's gone (and until he's replaced by Gwen Ifill after the election when the appointment won't look quite so oportunistic) the only political talk I'll watch/listen to is the Stewart/Colbert hour on Comedy Central.

It's a bad bad sign for America when "fair"est political talk is on a pair of comedy shows.

...But considering the material Stewart and Colbert have to work with...

If I wasn't laughing, I'd be crying instead...

(Omigosh, I'm leaning to the "other" side here...Let me find a music station...QUICK!!!)

Politics aside, it is GOOD radio.

But there lies the problem Dodger. Glen isn't funny and his politics is borderline insane.

Glenn isn't funny?
He did three bits on tuesday that were well set up, thought out and delivered. AND, they weren't even political.
I really have a hard time with all of the constant bashing of anyone outside of this message board's participant's political view.
It gets really tedious.
I am Apolitical, I am an air talent and I appreciate good air talents and if one doesn't like the AT's that I like, keep it to yourself then.
Oh I forgot, old timer researchers with illrelevant positions aside.
My old pal jeffery would put it much more intelligently but hey I am not near as smart as he or her.

daffynitions: (with apologies to Readers Digest??)

illrelevant = sickeningly appropriate

dodgerdefinitions:
"ill-relevant"- from the English ILL for unhealthy, and the Latin RELAVENTSIS for not able to keep up, thus a SICK PERSON WHO IS NO LONGER NEEDED.
Sanctus dei

Moron Trivia is one of the best bits I've heard on radio in years!

Beck is a seasoned professional broadcaster. He doesnt do anything political that hasn't already been done from the other side by Frankin or Olberman... just that he is smug in an opinion that you dont happen to share...

I agree with Dodger...

some people don't even realize they have the blue or red glasses on... research that for a moment.

Help me out here...I have tried BECK...both ways...AM/PM and I have trouble sticking with his bits DODGER on and on and on...What ever happened to the listener that has a short attention span? If I am a busy 8 to 5 soul getting out the door and listening to his on and on and on funny or not...I am sorry it aint happening...
I am not an advocate of get in get out get it done necessarily...but his stick goes on way tooooo long..."train of thought...where's the caboose?"

"...but his stick goes on way tooooo long..."

Envious of his stick, Rick? ;) Oy vay, I believe you meant his "shtik" or "schtick" goes on too long! I generally like Glenn, but I agree his bits are rather lengthy at times.

Yes I do agree on that too rick.
But....since I have the time to wait them out, they are killin me!
He really sets them up nicely.
TSL has to be good then I guess.