I'm Spiritual, Dammit: radio Archives

I got a job!

Jen Weigel posted | no comments |

I've gotten a few emails lately asking me where I have been.

"Why haven't you written in so long?" Asked Brian.

"Are you on vacation?" Asked another.

I was out of town for a couple of days- but the real reason is... I got hired.

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Mary Schmich's article is right on...

Jen Weigel posted | 2 comments |

I was excited when I got an email from Tribune columnist Mary Schmich yesterday.

"I'm writing a column on the dearth of women in Chicago talk radio and just stumbled on your recent blog item on it..."

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Fart jokes on WLS Radio- I rest my case...

Jen Weigel posted | 1 comment |

Yesterday, I wrote about my frustrations with the demise of talk radio in Chicago- that no women are hosting shows on the top rated talk stations in this city. I received tons of emails in support from upset females around town agreeing with me. "Women are thirsty for content that makes a difference and not monologues about Tiger Wood's mistresses or fart jokes," I said.

Then as if on cue- I was driving home from the city yesterday and I heard 23 minutes of talk about farts on WLS.

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Hey Chicago radio bosses- what do you have against women?

Jen Weigel posted | 10 comments |

I am a lifelong Chicago broadcaster who tries to be supportive of the local media. But lately- the demise of talk radio in this town has me wondering one thing: What do the men who run these stations have against vaginas?

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Dear Oprah and Xm Radio: Your subscribers deserve a refund

Jen Weigel posted | 1 comment |

I am just curious- but does Oprah Winfrey listen to her own radio station? If she does, how can a woman with such high standards for television and her magazine possibly be okay with the train wreck that has become XM 156? For a woman who is known for "walking her talk"- I think the message boards on Oprah.com tell a very different story.

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