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| − | '''Don Imus''' is an [[American]] radio talk-show host, known for his "shock jock" tactics. On April 12<sup>th</sup> 2007, [[CBS]] | + | '''Don Imus''' is an [[American]] radio talk-show host, known for his "shock jock" tactics. Many prominent Republican and Democrat politicians have appeared on his show. |
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| + | An organization called Media Matters for America publicized some comments about the appearance of the [[Rutgers]] and [[Tennessee]] female basketball team players, in an attempt to get Imus fired. Black activists Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson joined in, and said that the comments were offensive. On April 12<sup>th</sup> 2007, [[CBS]] canceled Don Imus's show. | ||
[[Category:Broadcasters|Imus, Don]] | [[Category:Broadcasters|Imus, Don]] | ||
Revision as of 17:15, May 12, 2007
Don Imus is an American radio talk-show host, known for his "shock jock" tactics. Many prominent Republican and Democrat politicians have appeared on his show.
An organization called Media Matters for America publicized some comments about the appearance of the Rutgers and Tennessee female basketball team players, in an attempt to get Imus fired. Black activists Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson joined in, and said that the comments were offensive. On April 12th 2007, CBS canceled Don Imus's show.