Loyal listeners angry as station manager blames 'ratings'

WorldNetDaily.com

November 13, 2009

Kirby Wilbur, a longtime conservative talk radio host in the Pacific Northwest, has had his show shut down by KVI-AM radio, sending his listeners to chat boards and other outlets to express their dismay.

"I'll miss Kirby. He was truly sincere in his beliefs but always behaved in a gentlemanly fashion to callers who disagreed," wrote one participant in a forum at Sound Politics, a website focusing on issues in the Puget Sound region. "KVI just got rid of the last reason I had to listen to them."

Said another, "Kirby was the only reason I turned the TV off and the radio on."

"Surprised and disappointed," wrote another. "Kirby was the best local commentary (conservative or otherwise)."

Fisher Communications issued a statement wishing Wilbur well.

"We at Fisher Communications Inc. wish him the very best and thank him for his commitment and service to KVI," the station management said. Officials said the Laura Ingraham Show will air while a replacement is being sought.

It's time to put up or shut up, America. Literally. Get the book that shows how to fight the assault on your freedom of speech!

Station general manager told the Seattle Times the station dropped Wilbur over ratings. On Wilbur's Facebook page, he confirmed it was the station's decision.

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