Jeff Smulyan revisits highs, lows of storied media career in new book

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2 thoughts on “Jeff Smulyan revisits highs, lows of storied media career in new book

  1. So Jeff Smulyan “obviously” is not a Trump fan, yet for years his WIBC station was a cash cow for him as it spewed forth the propaganda and misinformation (if not outright lies) in support of the extreme right-wing led by the disgraced former president. Apparently putting profits before principles did not cause him any angst. When it comes to the fate of WIBC, hopefully Alfred Liggins will see things differently.

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