Rudd on Radio / Media news
Well, I heard Rudd on the Radio this afternoon, and he sounded quite good. Now that Beazly has been cleanly deposed, I guess i'll have to put my misgivings about his loss to one side. Rudd seems to be able to bridge the Unionist, "Aspirational" and Intellecutal support base that Labor needs for success. Already, the similarities (in appearance) between him and Howard are being emphasised - I just hope he can sufficiently differentiate himself to gain the votes. Also, Garrett has been put on the front bench where I hoped he would - in the Environment portfolio. The Power and the Passion is now where it needs to be. Looking forward to next parliamentary year - should be thrilling.
As an aside, the ABC has lost one of its shining stars - Maxine McKewn - from the 7.30 Report and Lateline. She was a very effective interviewer who did not require the confrontational approach of O'Brien or the abrasiveness of Jones to keep her interviewee's on the straight an narrow. She will be sorely missed, and I'm beginning to worry about where the next generation of ABC journalists will come from.
As a further aside, Triple M are widely rumoured to be dropping "The Cage" from the morning Breakfast slot in Sydney (it will still be the morning show in Melbourne). Now, I'm a self-professed fan of the Cage, particularly with Peter Berner. I will sorely miss them. Marty and Fifi will be moved from Melbourne/Sydney afternoons to Sydney Breakfast radio. Ok, whilst I wouldn't change the channel when the come on, they done have the same sparkle that the Cage does. They tend to get bogged down in silliness and absurdities, unlike the sharper wit of Peter and Parko. I hate changes on radio - i like things they way they are. On the up-side, it looks like Will Anderson will grab the Triple M Afternoon slot. Hrmm... sold out, perhaps - he should go to 702 like the rest of the Triple J crew do as they age!
As an aside, the ABC has lost one of its shining stars - Maxine McKewn - from the 7.30 Report and Lateline. She was a very effective interviewer who did not require the confrontational approach of O'Brien or the abrasiveness of Jones to keep her interviewee's on the straight an narrow. She will be sorely missed, and I'm beginning to worry about where the next generation of ABC journalists will come from.
As a further aside, Triple M are widely rumoured to be dropping "The Cage" from the morning Breakfast slot in Sydney (it will still be the morning show in Melbourne). Now, I'm a self-professed fan of the Cage, particularly with Peter Berner. I will sorely miss them. Marty and Fifi will be moved from Melbourne/Sydney afternoons to Sydney Breakfast radio. Ok, whilst I wouldn't change the channel when the come on, they done have the same sparkle that the Cage does. They tend to get bogged down in silliness and absurdities, unlike the sharper wit of Peter and Parko. I hate changes on radio - i like things they way they are. On the up-side, it looks like Will Anderson will grab the Triple M Afternoon slot. Hrmm... sold out, perhaps - he should go to 702 like the rest of the Triple J crew do as they age!
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