LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Shock jocks incite violence

Genre

News report; Interview; Talk show; Jingle

TX Date

28 Apr 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:03:35

Description

Simon Marks, Washington correspondent reports on shock jocks or so-called hate radio being under attack for inciting right-wing hatred and possibly contributing to the Oklahoma city bombings. Oliver North defends the job of right-wing talk show hosts (we hear his show jingle); President Clinton on bitter words having consequences; the Reverend Jesse Jackson says there is a connection; Bob Grant arch-conservative show host on his programme shouting down listener. Sound is in mono.

Contributors

Bill Clinton; Simon Marks; Oliver North; Bob Grant; Jesse Jackson

Keywords

USA; Violence; Radio; DJ-ing

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