Co-host ia Jen Green and his producer is Rebekah Maxwell
http://stevedeace.com/news/iowa-politics/statement-on-politico-story/
Posted July 29, 2011
Deace returns to radio air waves
Steve Deace, the top-rated afternoon drive host who stepped down from his post on 1040-WHO in Des Moines in February, has announced he will return to the rtadio air waves Aug. 12 — a day ahead of the Iowa GOP Straw POll
http://iowacaucus.com/2011/07/29/deace-returns-to-radio-air-waves/
BRAKES.....So why did he leave?
Deace, 37, who is known for his Christian fundamentalism and conservative political views, resigned from WHO effective Jan. 28 in what was described as friendly parting. He issued a statement today outlining the “first phase of future plans.” He said he is forming a new company, Veritas Group, LLC, which will serve as the “central hub of his future media endeavors” as well as political consulting.
“I’ve received a total of 11 directed or indirect job inquiries in the past few weeks that would allow me to do either politics or media,” Deace said. “However, I’ve decided to pursue a path that will allow me to be involved in both politics as well as media simultaneously.”
He added he is still working out details of the next phase of his future, which could involve running for office, the publishing of his next book – which focuses on the religious right and its impact on American politics – or a return to news talk radio as a syndicated host. A possible run for office could include a try for the Iowa Senate seat now held by Sen. Pat Ward, R-West Des Moines, or another Senate seat that opens because of legislative reapportionment, he said.
Steve Deace hopes to publish a book later this year [not another book!], is intrigued by the possibility of pursuing politics and will consider a return to broadcasting..[latter which fell into play]
>>>> station manager Van Harden wrote in an e-mail to the parting.
Van Harden’s e-mail continued:
While he does not have another position to which he is going,he has had the ear and interest of many politicians[?] and political campaigns seeking his strategic advice, and he says there is a possibility he may be doing some consulting.
While this came as a surprise to us, we at WHO, and Steve, want all to know this is a very friendly parting, so much so that Steve says he may be able to make himself available occassionally (sic) to do some fill-in work for us if needed. http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/tag/steve-deace/
To the Tea Party Folks:
"You’re going to have to make up your minds: Do you want to be patriots, or do you want to be party people? And you will not be able to be both. You cannot serve two masters. You’re going to hate one and love the other, and love one and hate the other, but sooner or later you’re going to hate yourself if you do.”
“If you want to move from a rally to a revolution, if you want to move from a movement to a government, these are the things you have to understand,” Deace said. “Resist as long as you can the temptation to anoint one or two stars or leaders. The system will come to you. They will ask you, ‘Who’s your leader? Who do we talk to?’ … And the reason they do that: They want to narrow down the amount of people they can buy off.”