Peter B. Collins - Best progressive radio host workin' today?

[bunkerbuster1]

I've been listening to his podcasts, available from http://www.whiterosesociety.org/Collins.html , a lot lately.

Mind you, I appreciate both the fiery, passionate folks like Mike Malloy and Randi Rhodes, as well as those more level-headed, blow-em-away-with-the-facts types like Rachel Maddow and Thom Hartmann.

And maybe it's because he's got a somewhat (ok, criminally!) limited broadcast network--just five stations in the West--that I'm thinking he's incredibly unappreciated. I can't remember the last time anyone mentioned him at DU. And that ain't right.

The more I hear this guy, the more I hear the great line up of guest he's always got for every show, and the patient, upbeat questions he'll have for his guests and his listeners, I think we've got a really winner here.

Just wanted to show the guy some appreciation, and ask if I could get an "Amen" from somebody...




(edited some truly gruesome typos--sorry to the early readers...)

[AlCzervik]

1. He's been subbing for Christine Craft here for the past week and i have enjoyed his show

the only thing i miss is Christine has people covering a local trial and everyday they've been filing reports about it so since her vacation started there has been no news on whats going on.

[bunkerbuster1]

2. I caught that show. He also subbed for Thom Hartmann on AAR this week.

(just FYI.)

Guess I'll have to give Christine Craft a listen sometime. I found her 1240 AM homepage...

http://www.1240talkcity.com/shows/christinecraft/

do you know where any podcasts might be archived?

[AlCzervik]

3. i'm sorry i don't. I looked over the site and i don't see anything at all which is a real shame.

She did one of the very last interviews with Gary Webb.
http://www.commondreams.org/views04/1213-31.htm

[bunkerbuster1]

7. Well, I can at least try to stream her show if I'm online at the right time

funny, but I've never actually heard Peter B.'s show live either--his slot, which is 6-9pm for me, is when my family takes priority.

But his podcasts have been real lifesavers for my longish commute.

[AlCzervik]

10. he's a voice of calm and he's a great interviewer.

[bunkerbuster1]

11. I'm listening to his critique of Barak Obama as I type.

I've read a SHITLOAD of ultra-critical, anti-Obama posts here in DU. I'd dismissed most of them.

Truth is, Obama has been my go-to guy for the past half-year or so. I'm pulling for the guy. I figure he's our best shot, and I want somethin' fierce for him to win the nomination.

And yet, I'm listening to the 9/14 show, at around the 1:13 mark, and here's Peter B. talking to an intelligent, informed listener about his very serious issues with the man.

He's got a point. I'll listen some more. That, mein freund, is what's brilliant about Peter B.

[clbuck]

4. I agree that he's underrated

He is a lot like Thom Hartmann: smooth, calm, fair, and with a great radio voice.

AM620 KPOJ here in Portland plays his "Best of" shows on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

[bunkerbuster1]

5. Great voice (he gets voiceover work) plus...

he always manages to be upbeat. Not cloyingly so; he's as clear-eyed as they come, but I always come away thinking there's a lot of great people out there doing good things, and I should aspire to those levels myself.

Or, at least, I can try to be positive when others are tryin' to drag me down.

[EFerrari]

6. I think Peter is the best informed host on the air. Amen!

[bunkerbuster1]

8. He doesn't hammer you over the head with how smart he is...

he just seems to be on top of every bit of relevant legislation / activism out there.

[EFerrari]

9. Yes! He's remarkable and I'd go on teevee for him.

lol

:hi:

[bunkerbuster1]

12. Ok, I must ask--what means this "I would go on teevee for him?"

You mean that you'd be willing to make a spectacle of yourself on the local news (i.e., hold up a "Peter B. Rooolz!!!1!!" placard), or am I missing something that the kids say these days?

[EFerrari]

13. The former!

lol