‘This race between Ray Ellis and Sherri Lightner could be a real game changer’

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There is a segment that ran yesterday on KOGO (95.7FM/600AM) we think is worth sharing because it touches on an important political storyline that has yet to gain a lot of traction. Tony Manolatos, a communications consultant and Rostra contributor, and KOGO’s LaDona Harvey discussed the race between Ray Ellis and Sherri Lightner for the San Diego City Council District …

Roger Hedgecock is the Man-in-Motion Today as SD Radio changes — More coverage of San Diego elections in 2012? — Let’s Hope.

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A new era, perhaps with more local Election coverage, starts  in San Diego radio today.  Roger Hedgecock exits his home of  26 years (!)  KOGO-600,  to do p.m. Drive at rival talker KFMB-760, where Mike Slater runs the mornings.  Bryan Suits and LaDona Harvey handle KOGO’s afternoon shifts.   Mark Larson, Rick Amato and Rostra’s own  Bob Siegel do local shows at …

Roger Hedgecock e-mail Today says an Announcement coming tomorrow…But still on KOGO til Dec. 31… Also heard on XM 166

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In an e-mail to regular listeners, the Roger Hedgecock show  today says this about the program’s future:  “STAY TUNED TOMORROW For MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT On The Future of San Diego’s NUMBER ONE RATED Talk Show… The Roger Hedgecock Show is excited to share with you first an important announcement on the future for our show starting next year.  Of course, until …

Breaking, Part II: KOGO Changes Becoming Clearer

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As originally reported and updated on Rostra, big changes are coming to KOGO-AM Radio, San Diego’s foremost news and talk (make that talk with a sprinkling of news) radio station. Several sources including afternoon host LaDona Harvey have confirmed to this KOGO alumna the following lineup, starting on Monday: 9 a.m. – 12 noon: Rush Limbaugh (No change here, KOGO …

Hedgecock out at KOGO, in at KFMB, replacing Roberts?

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This from Jimmy Valentine, radio host Roger Hedgecock’s former producer, with permission to post in full on Rostra… HEDGECOCK OUT AT KOGO? (rumor has it) It appears that Roger Hedgecock’s run at KOGO is over. Info we get is that Hedgecock’s ad endorsement clients have been notified that he will depart KOGO in January (unless taken off the air sooner?) …

Chris Reed Interviews Barry Jantz On Redistricting

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Chris Reed’s Top Story show on KOGO AM 600 (Get yer podcast here)  is a dependable staple of my drive home. And yesterday, the show by the self-proclaimed “cranky libertarian” produced a bonus:  SD Rostra’s own Barry Jantz. Redistricting was the topic, especially its effects in San Diego County. Jantz made a number of points: – The new San Diego …

A Sit Down with Roger Hedgecock Part IV: The Nanny State, Father Joe’s Villages, Giving Back to Our Military

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This is the fourth and final part of my interview with San Diego’s Roger Hedgecock, nationally syndicated talk show host. He is heard locally on KOGO 600 AM. You can read Part I of my interview with Hedgecock here. You can read Part II here. You can read Part III here. A major theme on Hedgecock’s talk show is the …

A Sit Down With Roger Hedgecock Part III: National Politics, Presidential Timber, Social Media

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This is the Part III of my interview with San Diego’s Roger Hedgecock, nationally syndicated talk show host. He is heard locally on KOGO 600 AM. You can read Part I of my interview with Hedgecock here. You can read Part II here. I asked Hedgecock his take on national political figures worth following, in particular ones that are suitable …

A Sit Down With Roger Hedgecock Part II: Conservatism, Governor Brown, Holding Their Feet to the Fire

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This is Part II of my interview with San Diego’s Roger Hedgecock, nationally syndicated talk show host. He is heard locally on KOGO 600 AM. You can read Part I of my interview with Hedgecock here. Hedgecock had been a part of “Youth for Goldwater” when he was in high school. I asked him how he formed his conservative political …

San Diego Welcomes Newest – and Youngest – Conservative Radio Talk Show Host

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Welcoming Mike Slater to San Diego by way of Jackson, Tenn. in a downpour on his second day seemed a bit of let down – mostly for me. “Welcome to sunny San Diego?” he asked grinning as he put out his hand. I laughed while sitting down my soaked raincoat and umbrella. He was wearing a tie-less button-up blue dress …

Chris Reed blasts CA liberals for phony social justice

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Many of you know that I’m a big fan of Chris Reed. He’s an editorial writer for the SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE — and was with the ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER prior to that. He’s smart, articulate, and comes at issues from a libertarian perspective. I’ve been a guest on his KOGO radio talk show a number of times, and it’s always …

Listen to Chris Reed on KOGO – or online!

Richard Rider, Chairman, San Diego Tax FightersRichard Rider, Chairman, San Diego Tax Fighters

Chris Reed is by far the best Opinion Editor for the SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE. He describes himself as “libertarian lite.” He is EXCELLENT! His primary emphasis is on our state and local economic woes. And yes, I’m occasionally a guest on his talk show. Currently Chris hosts a 2 hour KOGO talk show (AM-600), 6-8 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and …