950 on your dial

With the passing of American icon (?) Paul Harvey, I thought it timely to suggest that perhaps now would be the time to have a Canadian commentator and observer be a part of Southern Manitoba’s airwaves. In this regard, I contacted Golden West Broadcasting, as they had aired Harvey’s news comments and The Rest of the Story on CFAM 950.
With approximately eight hours of the day devoted to eight American show hosts and pastors, I felt this was not an unreasonable stance to take. Mr. Elmer Hildebrand, C.E.O. of Golden West responded to my e-mail, and indicated that their focus is on local news with an experienced news staff.
Fair enough, but what does this have to do with attempting to showcase Canadian commentators, with their observations and insights? Mr. Hildebrand’s response was, “ On the national scene in Canada we have not been able to find anyone with the standing of a Paul Harvey...even though we have been looking for one for decades”. Pretty feeble effort on your part I’d say. We have local talent, but no national talent? That type of pontificating is more than the average intelligent Canadian mind can comprehend. Good Day!