Gross vs. O'Reilly: Culture Clash on NPR (Ombudsman backs O'Reilly)

NPR ^ | 10/15/03 | Jeffrey A. Dvorkin

[chachacha]

Terry Gross was clearly focused on discussing the popular left-wing (mis)perception of O'Reilly, misguided though it is, and not substantively dealing with his new book. I thought her interview was extremely biased and prejudicial. I was very disappointed with her transparently obvious agenda -- she's usually much more capable. Gees! I wonder why she didn't bring up the Lezzie and homo issues. Surely she is up to date on those two burning issues.

[OpusatFR]

"These louts and loudmouths deserve being embarrassed in public, I guess. But to hear you do it is somewhat unsettling..."

And I guess she thinks Carville and Begala are gentlemen.

You know, the bankruptcy of the left never ceases to amaze me.

[wallcrawlr]

the ombudsman gave her a slap on the limp wrist...does it really matter?

[chiller]

later

[tonyinv]

Navel Gazing with their eyes closed.

[Old Sarge]

It's known in broadcasting as the "empty chair" interview, and it is considered an unethical technique and should not be used on NPR.

For crissakes, that's the only interview NPR does! They admitted that during their anniversary broadcasts three years ago!

All they do is, use the phone to call some Leftist, play the phone conversation on the radio, and call THAT an interview.

NPR and PBS both sell their donors' list to the DNC. I will NEVER be caught giving money to public broadcasting, or the Red Double-cross, or any "charitable" organization again - ever.

Except for FR...

[evad]

Before Gross could read it to him for his reaction, O'Reilly ended the interview and walked out of the studio. She read the quote anyway.

That was wrong. O'Reilly was not there to respond. It's known in broadcasting as the "empty chair" interview, and it is considered an unethical technique and should not be used on NPR

If I'm not mistaken the interview was done over the phone. O'Reilly didn't walk out, he hung up the phone.

[Graybeard58]

"I would expect that if YOU ever went on his program, he'd do something similar to you"


...I doubt it. Bill is smarter than that and would most likely take the "high road" as he did with Rosie O'Donnel. It's a very dramatic and effective tactic and he uses it quite well when it's called for.
...Also why would he want to swat a fly with a sledge hammer?

[Drango]

the ombudsman gave her a slap on the limp wrist...does it really matter?

Of course not. NPR doesn't have to compete in the market place. They don't have to get any ratings. They don't have to listen to the ombudsman or anyone else.

Every year when they go to congress for funding they get a minor lecture. They promise to do better, then they get their full funding request.

[wallcrawlr]

exactly

[Graybeard58]

"Every year when they go to congress for funding they get a minor lecture. They promise to do better, then they get their full funding request".

...I used to listen to classical music I think it was on NPR anyway. They would play the music for an hour then beg for money from the public for an hour.
...Can anyone tell me what percentage of their funding comes from taxpayers involuntarially as opposed to how much they get from begging it from the same taxpayers?

[wallcrawlr]

Its a gift I have.

[proust]

Since Terry is so open minded and fair and loves to read criticisms, what are the odds she'll read this article on the air?

Here's a riddle: if she read it on the air, would it still be an empty chair interview, or merely an empty head?

[Semper]

O'Reilly is a smart guy, he must have known what the interview was going to be like - it should have been no surprise to him. Acting like he was offended and surprised at the proceedings was not without spin.

[BlessedAmerican]

I can't open the interview link. Even when I go to the NPR site and try it says that the link is broken. Is anyone else having this problem? Is there some other way to link to it...thanks for the post...

[Kay Soze]

Liberal:

Conservative:

[mylife]

"I can't open the interview link. Even when I go to the NPR site and try it says that the link is broken."

It works for me....I link it but Im html challenged.
I found at www.npr.org searched on bill o'reilly

[mylife]

Yikes!!! and then...Yowwww....