  Oustevie Member Username: Oustevie Post Number: 3 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 141.210.40.191 |
Hi everyone. I know that this subject has been almost overdiscussed in this forum, but I wanted to make you all aware that on my news/talk radio show on WXOU (Oakland University College Radio) we will discuss Detroit's future and what needs to be done to address all of Detroit's current issues. I was inspired by reading through all of these forums and reading all of your comments about how to make a better Detroit. The show is this Wednesday, April 12th at 4 p.m. on 88.3 FM (Only available north of Oakland University) or on our online live webstream at www.wxou.org. We want to hear from you! Call us on-air at 248.370.4274, contact us on AIM at screenname: wxoudj during the show, or you can e-mail us at news@wxou.org. Let your voice be heard about our city! Again, we want to hear from you! You can also leave comments under this thread. What can be done to make Detroit the city we want it to be? Thanks Steve (Message edited by oustevie on April 10, 2006) | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 111 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
I think the majority of people who get this station wont give a damn | ||
Upinottawa Member Username: Upinottawa Post Number: 290 Registered: 09-2005 Posted From: 198.103.184.76 |
With respect to the first line of your post: Yes, your news/talk radio show on WXOU has been almost overdiscussed in this forum.  Seriously: I hope people participate. | ||
Oustevie Member Username: Oustevie Post Number: 4 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 141.210.52.125 |
I'm sorry, I need to read over my writing before I post. What I mean is I know that how to make Detroit better has been over discussed. And to the comment about getting the station: That is what the webstream info is for. Tune into www.wxou.org if you're not in the area. Our webstream is the best way to get the station regardless because we have a weak signal due to the development of stations in the Metro Detroit area. And also, I just wanted to add if you think the people out in this area aren't affected by the city of Detroit, I'd like to hear why. We are considered the Metro-Detroit area aren't we? Steve | ||
Jsmyers Member Username: Jsmyers Post Number: 1551 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 209.131.7.68 |
I hope you have a good program Steve. I'll try to tune in. | ||
Oustevie Member Username: Oustevie Post Number: 5 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 141.210.40.122 |
thank you....i hope you'll call in or IM us with your comments! | ||
Oustevie Member Username: Oustevie Post Number: 6 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 141.210.46.180 |
Don't forget -- the show is this afternoon. We'll take comments while were on the air (phone: 248.370.4274, AIM: wxoudj, or e-mail: news@wxou.org) or we'll take comments here in the forum and by e-mail beforehand. Topic: What can Detroit do to recover from years of issues. For info of how to tune in, check my original post. Remember -- the best way to tune is is via the internet stream at www.wxou.org. Steve | ||
Jsmyers Member Username: Jsmyers Post Number: 1586 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 209.131.7.68 |
I'd like to hear about regional government and mass transit. I'll try to email a question, but here is some background info: http://www.mlui.org/transporta tion/fullarticle.asp?fileid=17 021 http://www.mlui.org/growthmana gement/fullarticle.asp?fileid= 17017 http://www.mlui.org/growthmana gement/fullarticle.asp?fileid= 17014 http://www.mlui.org/growthmana gement/fullarticle.asp?fileid= 17015 http://www.mlui.org/transporta tion/fullarticle.asp?fileid=17 010 http://www.modeldmedia.com/fea tures/london40.aspx http://www.modeldmedia.com/fea tures/transit39.aspx | ||
Jsmyers Member Username: Jsmyers Post Number: 1587 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 209.131.7.68 |
Can't get the stream to work on this computer. Says it cannot find server. Any idea what might be up? | ||
Oustevie Member Username: Oustevie Post Number: 7 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 141.210.40.191 |
you need to use real player or musicmatch -- windows media player does not work with the stream. | ||
Jsmyers Member Username: Jsmyers Post Number: 1593 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 209.131.7.68 |
Oops. We don't have that software here. Good luck... | ||
Eric_c Member Username: Eric_c Post Number: 699 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.250.202.175 |
I'm listening. | ||
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed Post Number: 4 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 141.213.66.145 |
So... I'm listening. Nothing really thought provoking. I might have even become a little dumber by listening. We can start by losing the condescending tone. Maybe you could balance this "discussion" out with more city dwellers? How about we talk about how the erosion of the city core will eventually erode the suburbs? Maybe even lose the "us"/"them" talk too. | ||
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed Post Number: 5 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 141.213.66.145 |
How about we also think about how suburbanites aren't really the target when we talk about competitiveness? This discussion is almost purely "how do we get suburbanites into the city?" How do we get people from other areas of the country into the city? Why was metro Detroit the slowest growing metropolis of its size in the past 30 years? I'm gonna have to give this discussion a thumbs down guys. | ||
Lurker Member Username: Lurker Post Number: 1619 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 65.196.220.198 |
Why don't you call up the radio program? It's happening right now. C'mon, don't be shy. | ||
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed Post Number: 6 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 141.213.66.145 |
I would but I'm listening to the program from a public computer lab... I'd do it if I were at home. I'm hoping they're checking the board. | ||
Eric_c Member Username: Eric_c Post Number: 700 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.76.202.10 |
Useless. | ||
Oustevie Member Username: Oustevie Post Number: 8 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 172.169.217.121 |
We weren't checking the board -- I'm sorry. It gets rough to run the board and run the computer. | ||
Ltorivia485 Member Username: Ltorivia485 Post Number: 2521 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 199.74.87.98 |
Ousteve, how would you have access to news that is not normally discussed on mainstream television and radio? I read sites such as Detroit Uncovered or the Michigan Citizen because they cover what is really happening in the city but the city officials don't want the public to be informed about the corrupt matters. | ||
The_aram Member Username: The_aram Post Number: 4785 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 141.213.175.233 |
It's amazing to me that someone who claims to be as educated as you are could read the Michigan Citizen and perceive it as reputable news. Absolutely astounding. There's a reason why a lot of the pap they put on their pages isn't touched by anybody else. You'd think that would be a red flag. Instead it's a means of attraction... Go figure. | ||
623kraw Member Username: 623kraw Post Number: 890 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.41.224.200 |
Damn - the only one that doesn't crash my computer in Windows Media. Can this be heard on an old fashioned radio? | ||
Ltorivia485 Member Username: Ltorivia485 Post Number: 2522 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 199.74.87.98 |
Aram, it's obvious to me that anything that is not "mainstream" in your view is not worth news at all. I guess I should not read Detroit Uncovered either! After all, who wants to listen to a police officer who knows the ins and outs of the municipal building and DPD?????? Keep on reading the Freep and Detroit News. They don't tell half the problems that occur within the city of Detroit. | ||
Metrodetguy Member Username: Metrodetguy Post Number: 2479 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 70.141.181.191 |
Nice try Ltorivia in comparing Detroit Uncovered (factual inside info) with the likes of "The Michigan Citizen". | ||
Ilovedetroit Member Username: Ilovedetroit Post Number: 2243 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 68.40.225.75 |
hahahah Detroituncovered FACTUAL...that is the biggest laugh out of you yet Metro. I think you are still Bennett the disgruntled guy who runs that mess. | ||
65memories Member Username: 65memories Post Number: 252 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.252.70.109 |
Actually, comparing Detroit Uncovered to the Michigan Citizen is an insult to Detroit Uncovered. | ||
Ilovedetroit Member Username: Ilovedetroit Post Number: 2244 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 68.40.225.75 |
Detroit Uncovered is an insult to Detroit! The biggest bunch of rumors and gossip in town...kind of like the National Enquirer of Detroit | ||
Brian Member Username: Brian Post Number: 3314 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 67.37.83.191 |
Oakland University discussing Detroit. I guess the other problems of other cities in Michigan ain't worth a damn to discuss. They report those other problems in the paper as well. How come any news station will use Detroit as a way to get ratings when their hosts and listeners won't step foot in Detroit unless there is a parade, fire works or other infrequent event. Ask those folks to shop in Detroit on a regular basis and they will no longer claim that this is Metro Detroit. | ||
Johnnny5 Member Username: Johnnny5 Post Number: 214 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 71.227.95.4 |
"Oakland University discussing Detroit. I guess the other problems of other cities in Michigan ain't worth a damn to discuss. They report those other problems in the paper as well. How come any news station will use Detroit as a way to get ratings when their hosts and listeners won't step foot in Detroit unless there is a parade, fire works or other infrequent event. Ask those folks to shop in Detroit on a regular basis and they will no longer claim that this is Metro Detroit." This is Metro Detroit, that is why the news stations discuss it. The majority of listeners could care less what is happening in Harrison Twp or Walled Lake. Why would someone leave the suburbs to go shopping in Detroit? With a few exceptions it's been a long time since that has happened. | ||
The_aram Member Username: The_aram Post Number: 4790 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.41.124.8 |
Says the person who started a thread questioning Mildred Gaddis' gender... | ||
Swingline Member Username: Swingline Post Number: 457 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 205.188.116.137 |
Aram, your disdain for the Michigan Citizen is misplaced. While this paper may overreach on occasion or sometimes tend to elevate so-called community leaders whose voices are undeserving, it is staffed with reporters and editors who are knowledgeable about Detroit and are not afraid to tackle issues that are unpopular with mainstream media. The Citizen understands politics and government in this city just as well as the mainstream media that so often is staffed with newcomers to the area who are far removed from the people and history of Detroit. The editorial voice of the Citizen is needed in Detroit, and, probably much to your surprise, it is respected by Detroit leaders as well. Open your mind a bit | ||
Ltorivia485 Member Username: Ltorivia485 Post Number: 2531 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 69.212.41.58 |
Ilovedetroit, keep deluding yourself. It's becoming incredibly more difficult to defend Kwame Kilpatrick's behavior and policies. |
