So, you know it's not "paid programming"? That implies you are associated with the program in some way, otherwise you'd never advance that statement. Are you one of its staff? Do you have access to the financial records of Premiere Networks, and of any and all staff members of "Coast To Coast AM" in which "anything of value" is being exchanged?
No one is being paid, huh? I hear that on the program -- how no one involved is making a plug nickel off anything from "criticalhealthnews(dot)com" -- and yet money is going somewhere. Where is it going? I see. It's all being done out of the goodness of these people's hearts? Are you that naive to think that?
OK. If that is so, note how "Coast To Coast AM" has a predicable schedule for that website. Twice a month -- near the beginning and near the end. Almost matching advertising scheduling. If it's all "free," then tell your producers to suspend such supposed "news, editorial or program matter" programs for at least two months. Why won't they? Um, maybe because they may represent "paid programming" outside of any advertisements? What's the matter? Afraid the paid sponsor will get ticked off and claim they "provide money, compensation and anything of value" that may include these "news" programs? Huh?
By the way, free speech as you cite isn't applicable to "paid programming," unless disclaimers are aired to indicate that. So, under the laws you cite, that makes the programs "news, editorial or program matter" and that makes the case worse for them. That's why the program can say what they want and insult others who disagree -- but if federal agencies can get involved, any such records of financial ties can be found out.
If the program has nothing to hide, then they will welcome and encourage listeners to share any and all concerns with federal agencies for proper investigation. As I'm sure you would, too. Agreed?
I am not on staff! But I listen to the radio program, and I'm 99% sure George said that program is not paid. Yes, I see quid pro quo, but that doesn't mean it is contracted. On those nights, the doctor gets some press (as do many causes on Coast), George gets to glide a couple hours, and some perceptive listeners glean a little knowledge. But I dont think it is gainful for anyone. To a program that airs almost 80 hours a month, what's a couple hours here or there? Kind of like a fulltime workforce member volunteering 4 hours a week or month. It is insubstantial compared to the number of hojrs they put in overall. Palms are greased all over the business world and pharmaceutical world as a routine matter of course. As long as the value doesnt exceed a certain amount, this type of social grace is part of our culture.
I read the title and much of the chapter before work today. It seemed to be about product packaging. I didnt see anything about radio. BTW, I have never heard the doctor insult people who disagree with him?
I understand you have concerns, no problem. But for about a year, HWGA seems to be inciting riots! HWGA has more credibility lately, but typically HWGA has twisted facts. And I'm tired of doing my own research after reading those posts, only to find that HWGA was deliberately misleading.
I think there is enough suckage to go around, without HWGA using spurious statements!
How can anyone listen to a show about conspiracies and aliens, and get upset about a little free nutritional advice! The doctor reminds me to take my vitamin, to eat wholesome food, and to be mindful about it. I've been around a long time, and you pick up wisdom in life. I have been reading herbals since 1988. And nearly everything Dr. Wallach says rings true with ms.
I do have criticisms of those shows, but more with George than with the doctor. For instance, George for a while made a point to try to get callers' heights in addition to their weights, which is not medically sound. Doctors prescribe supplements by weight, not by height-weight-proportions! The doctor has been too nice to correct George.
Of course, generally height should be taken into consideration with weight, to tell if a person is obese. But not for prescribing supplements. Also, if a weight is very low, like close to 100lbs for a woman or 120lbs for a man, then heighti should be obtained in order to probe for anorexia or bulimia, because all the supplements in the world might not help if they are not absorbed.
There is enough suckage already, without haranging a nutritionist. If one listens carefully time after time, one can piece together a lot of the doctor's angle, without paying a cent for any product. Sometimes he is mysterious or withholding, bdcause he has to make a living. But, when heard over time, his recommendations gradually become quite clear, especially with the help of a little side research.
The same with Glynnis. Her numerology might sound like hocus pocus, and she talks rapidly (probably to avoid giving away the house). But, if one listens carefully many times over time, taking fast notes, and referring to her website, she can glimpse her entire theory without paying a cent on her website. For those who CAN pay, great. But for those of us who can't, she does disseminate a lot of knowledge for those who are wi!ling to apply themselves.