[NavyCanDo]

The theory of ratings while up against Glenn Beck on KTTH doesn't wash. If ratings is what it is all about then why Dennis Miller up against Rush? And why bring back Weissbach? I don't listen to either and I don't know who does.

[jonrick46]

I raise the question of ratings but it may just be a simple matter of cutting costs. Weissbach is a case in point. They pay him peanuts and that is why he is on. We will soon know more details. This is what Kirby wrote on his Facebook:

“Today was my last day on-air at KVI. Management chose not to renew my contract which expires 12/31. It was not my choice to leave. Thank you all for years of loyal listenership and friendship. I love you, you'll never know how much. Stay tuned right here for news and developments.”

This was done the morning after his birthday and a month before his contract was up. KVI has no idea what the consequences of this action will have on their future. We want KVI to continue with the conservative voice they have.

[jonrick46]

I was just looking at Soundpolitics.com when I came across this bit of information posted by Mark Griswold:

“I spoke with station manager Jim Clayton who told me that, despite any rumors going around, the sole reason for letting Kirby go was that his ratings were down. Jim told me that they were searching for someone local to fill the time slot and that the addition of The John Gibson Show to the lineup was temporary.

(I have a call into Kirby to get his take on this claim and will post an update when I hear from him.)”

I think that ratings combined with the nasty economic times caused this business decision by Fisher Communications. Glenn Beck's competition did not help matters even though Beck often goes beyond the average listener's ability to understand; especially during a typical morning commute in Western Washington.