Neil Rogers Show

Neil Rogers discusses Senator Larry Craig’s airport sex scandal, Fred Thompson’s presidential campaign, and criticism of the Bush administration’s Iraq intelligence record. Much of the episode focuses on South Florida radio, including WQAM’s commercial-heavy new morning show, the departure of Jim DeFede, and Joel Feinberg’s on-air proposal to negotiate a deal for Neil to move to 790 The Ticket.

- Senator Larry Craig’s airport arrest, denial of being gay, and conservative religious hypocrisy

- WQAM’s new Joe Rose and Jason Jackson morning show, including its heavy commercial load and Drew Rosenhaus appearances

- Joel Feinberg’s call to Neil and the proposed on-air contract negotiations over a possible move to 790 The Ticket

- Jim DeFede’s departure from 940 WINZ and reports that he may return to another South Florida outlet

- Neil’s complaints about WQAM management, programming decisions, promotion, production materials, and contract treatment

- Fred Thompson’s presidential campaign, celebrity-driven politics, and discussion of Bush administration intelligence before the Iraq invasion

- Poll question: “Who is your least favorite departed QAM host?”

Larry Craig airport scandal, Joel Feinberg WQAM, 790 The Ticket, Jim DeFede WINZ, Drew Rosenhaus morning show, Fred Thompson 2008, least favorite QAM host poll

Neil Rogers discusses Pat Robertson’s call for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, the Iraq war and antiwar protests, and reports on stem-cell research and Florida gambling regulations. The episode also features extended criticism of Kevin Trudeau’s health-book marketing, South Florida sports and radio coverage, station censorship concerns, and Neil’s personal enthusiasm for the FlavorWave oven.

- Pat Robertson’s call for covert US action against Hugo Chávez and the MSNBC poll asking whether he went too far

- The Iraq war, President Bush’s VFW speech, Cindy Sheehan, military deaths, and antiwar protests

- Kevin Trudeau’s Natural Cures book, FTC settlements, and allegations that his infomercials made unsupported health claims

- Poll question: “What’s the best product you ever bought from a TV infomercial?” including Neil’s repeated endorsement of the FlavorWave

- South Florida sports-media criticism, including the Panthers, Dolphins broadcasts, and complaints about broadcasters’ qualifications and objectivity

- Broward County’s legal dispute over implementing voter-approved slot machines at parimutuel facilities

- Neil’s summer schedule, station contract restrictions, and concerns about censorship of criticism of sports franchises and management

Pat Robertson Hugo Chavez, Cindy Sheehan Iraq war, Kevin Trudeau Natural Cures, TV infomercial products poll, FlavorWave oven, Broward County slot machines, South Florida sports radio

Neil Rogers discusses Florida Panthers hockey, several athlete controversies, and legal cases involving Cecil Collins, Orlando Brown, and Leroy Hoard. The episode also focuses on WQAM’s construction and phone problems, the station’s no-callers format and internal politics, John Rocker’s offensive remarks, and local debates over gay-rights protections and Elian Gonzalez.

- Florida Panthers’ blown 3-1 lead against Atlanta, weak defense and goaltending, officiating, and the team’s playoff position

- Cecil Collins’ legal troubles, possible Florida stalking and burglary charges, and a Louisiana parole-violation case

- Orlando Brown’s indefinite NFL suspension after knocking down a referee

- Leroy Hoard’s drug case being dropped after laboratory delays prevented testing of seized pills

- John Rocker’s Sports Illustrated remarks about New York, minorities, immigrants, gay people, AIDS patients, and single mothers, followed by his retraction and possible discipline

- WQAM station politics, the prolonged construction project, broken studio phones, missing promotions, and criticism of other local programs

- Letters and commentary about Miami-Dade’s gay-rights ordinance, religious opposition, Matthew Shepard, and the Elian Gonzalez custody dispute

Florida Panthers Atlanta game, Cecil Collins legal case, Orlando Brown suspension, Leroy Hoard drug charges, John Rocker Sports Illustrated, WQAM no-callers format, Miami-Dade gay-rights ordinance, Elian Gonzalez

Neil Rogers discusses the Patriots’ Super Bowl victory and the controversy over Janet Jackson’s halftime performance, including criticism of CBS, MTV, and the FCC response. The episode also covers Democratic primary polling, Iraq intelligence and 9/11 transparency, bird flu, faith-based government programs, Scott Ferrall’s new Atlanta show, and problems surrounding Neil’s website and listener contest.

• Patriots’ Super Bowl win, Carolina’s performance, and Neil’s criticism of the Miami Dolphins
• Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake’s halftime incident, CBS and MTV apologies, and the FCC investigation
• The poll question “Which of these is most important to you?” and listener choices including the presidential election, the next orgasm, Janet Jackson’s other breast, the Dolphins’ playoffs, and the missing WMDs
• Neil’s complaints about Eric’s missed work, website failures caused by heavy traffic, and the launch of the Hot Couples contest
• Scott Ferrall’s new afternoon show in Atlanta and Neil’s reaction to the station’s programming lineup
• Democratic primary polling involving John Kerry, Howard Dean, John Edwards, and Wesley Clark
• Iraq WMD intelligence, White House resistance to 9/11 Commission requests, and the expansion of faith-based government programs
• Reports of bird flu possibly spreading between humans and the deadly Saudi pilgrimage stampede

Janet Jackson Super Bowl halftime, FCC Michael Powell, Scott Ferrall Atlanta, John Kerry Howard Dean primary, Iraq WMD intelligence, 9/11 Commission notes, faith-based prison Florida, human-to-human bird flu

Neil Rogers discusses Joe Rose’s return to WQAM with Jason Jackson, criticizing the station’s heavy use of live commercials, new production, management, and recent programming decisions. The episode also covers Broward Sheriff Ken Jenne’s corruption plea, Republican sex scandals, marijuana-law commentary, the poll on departed WQAM personalities, and Neil’s own gambling and show-scheduling concerns.

- Joe Rose and Jason Jackson debuting their new WQAM morning show, including listener reaction and the large number of live spots

- Neil’s criticism of WQAM management, Joe Bell, programming decisions, phone screening, and the station’s new production and rejoins

- Broward Sheriff Ken Jenne’s resignation and expected guilty plea in federal corruption and tax-related charges

- Poll question: Which departed WQAM air personality do you miss the most?

- Neil’s gambling complaints, including winning money and giving it back, criticism from an online stranger, and a disputed promotion at Pompano harness track

- Republican sex scandals involving Larry Craig, Bob Allen, and other conservative figures, with discussion of alleged hypocrisy

- Justice Stephen Breyer’s marijuana-related First Amendment dissent and comparisons between marijuana prohibition and alcohol policy

Joe Rose Jason Jackson, Ken Jenne resignation, WQAM management, departed WQAM personalities poll, Larry Craig Republican scandal, marijuana First Amendment dissent, Neil Rogers gambling anecdote

Neil Rogers discusses escalating violence in Iraq, the Gaza withdrawal, the Bush administration’s handling of the war, and Cindy Sheehan’s protest. The episode also focuses heavily on South Florida issues, including the Laytub burger controversy, Florida insurance costs, WQAM programming, and a poll about the all-time ugliest female celebrity.

- Iraq violence, detainee-abuse photos, the Able Danger intelligence claims, and criticism of the Bush administration

- Gaza disengagement and Neil’s commentary on outside settlers, religious extremism, and Israeli-Palestinian tensions

- Cindy Sheehan’s anti-war protest outside President Bush’s Texas ranch and Bush’s extended vacation

- Florida homeowners facing a 6.8% assessment to cover Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s deficit

- The Laytub restaurant in Hollywood after being named among America’s best burger spots, including complaints about crowds, service, and its reported reluctance to accept publicity

- Neil’s complaints about WQAM’s schedule, sports-talk programming, management, and personalities

- Poll: Who is the all-time ugliest female celebrity from radio, television, or movies?

Iraq war 2005, Gaza disengagement, Cindy Sheehan, Hollywood burger, Florida homeowners insurance assessment, Able Danger, WQAM programming

Neil Rogers focuses on John Henry’s campaign for public funding of a new Marlins stadium, arguing that Miami residents should reject additional stadium subsidies while schools and other public services face shortages. He also criticizes WQAM’s morning sports programming and call screening, discusses radio audience and format concerns, and condemns boxing after a fighter dies from injuries sustained in a bout.

- John Henry’s proposed publicly funded Marlins stadium and the prospect of a tax-funded ballot measure

- Criticism of WQAM’s morning show interview with John Henry, including alleged heavy screening of callers and softball questions

- Miami’s sports culture, stadium subsidies, the Marlins’ attendance and finances, and the argument that the area is primarily a Dolphins market

- Public-service priorities, including overcrowded schools, portable classrooms, education funding, and the $45 million Alligator Alley rest stop

- Radio station politics, declining radio audiences, increasing commercial loads, possible format changes, and crossover between WQAM programs

- The death of boxer Stefan Johnson after injuries sustained in a November bout and Rogers’ broader criticism of boxing

- Poll question: “Why do the Julios have no material in this town?”

John Henry Marlins stadium tax proposal, WQAM morning show call screening, Miami stadium subsidies, portable schools in South Florida, Stefan Johnson boxing death, radio audience decline, Neil Rogers format change

During the Steve Kane Show, Mike Disney makes the announcement that Neil Rogers will be joining WIOD mid-days. In the studio are Steve Kane, Mike Reineri, Neil Rogers, and Glen Hill.

Neil on WINZ. At this stage, he was on evenings and taking callers on air to talk about typical talk radio topics. Tonight it's religion. On this show, Neil tells a caller he's an agnostic, not an atheist.

Neil vents his anger at Joel Fineberg