Unfortunately, despite a valiant effort from listeners of the Peter B. Collins Show earlier this week, Peter tells me that he will indeed be forced to wrap up his show tonight, at least in its current format, as announced last week. This afternoon, from 3p-6p PT, will be his final syndicated broadcast, and with it, the last of my weekly Friday appearances at 5pm PT on his show. (You can listen via this link as we wrap things up today.)
Peter tells me that he plans to return in podcast format — no official announcements yet as to where and how, on that — sometime this June. So we’ll have that to look forward to, at least, even as the people’s airwaves lose one of the nation’s most important progressive voices.
I’m also informed that Scott Dick, progressive talker, military expert, retired army major and yes, foodie, will be taking PBC’s place for two of the three hours on KRXA 540am in Monterey, CA , the original flagship station for Peter’s show. I’ve been extended the invitation to continue on as a regular weekly guest on Scott’s show as well, which I hope to work out, and will look forward to.
But, for now, thanks for everything Peter. It’s been a helluva ride over the last 4 or 5 years. Oh, the places we’ve been…
POST-SHOW UPDATE: My final appearance on PBC’s show, during his final hour today, follows, along with the final moments of the hour/his show — and even a KRXA 540am ad stuck in the middle, a surprise to me, with Peter B’s voice announcing he’ll be a regular weekly guest on Scott Dick’s show, and a plug for my weekly appearances there as well! (Guess that’s been finalized then! 😉 )
Today I was happy to bring some very good news to the show, as a welcome coda on a whole bunch of the stories PBC and I have covered over the years. So it’s a good day. Thanks for the kind words, my friend. And Happy Trails…
Download MP3, or listen online below (appx. 14 mins)…
[audio:http://bradblog.com/audio/PeterBCollins_Brad_032009_finalshow.mp3]
This is a huge loss. I’m listening to the show, feeling really sad. I consider the PBC show my “home” on the radio, both as a listener and an occasional guest. I appreciate, Peter, how you bring us important stories and informative guests without the hype or insulting-the-callers behavior of some of the other progressive hosts around the nation. As an election integrity advocate, I have a huge appreciation for your commitment to understanding and helping your audience understand issues of election integrity. I hope you’ll be back on the airwaves soon, so that those people who don’t have computer access will be able to continue to benefit from your wisdom. Best wishes!
Peter…you da bomb..christine craft
Peter, It was always a treat to catch your show when I was in the bay area. Kudos for keeping people informed about what matters. Thanks for being able to empower and entertain at the same time. Good luck with internet podcasting. Along with regulating Wall Street, the right wing radio cabal must be broken up.
What does it take to put the PBC show on the internet? I watch any number of shows and listen to “radio” (e.g. http://www.king.org) and opinionated fellows (e.g. Strategic New Service http://www.tapsns.com/) on line.
Mr. Collins will be missed just as others such as Mr. Ward. Much truth came from each of them. I did not always see things as they did but was motivated by them to act and “think for yourself”.
Wilburrr… Smell somethin funny here. . .
It’s a TRAVESTY ~ The state of talk radio … it’s no better than it was a decade ago. Still over 90% “conservative” lies and propaganda.(republicans are calling them selves conservatives cuzz the republican brand is so in the toilet(pre-flushing)). and I see no improvement in the near future. This is one of the best examples fascism there is . BTW ~ what fucking country is this . . .