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Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet Clinton Library DOCUMENT NO. SUBJECT/TITLE DATE RESTRICTION AND TYPE 001. profile Catherine Hughes; RE: Personally Identifiable Information [partial] (1 00/00/0000 b(6) page) COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records First Lady's Office Karen Finney (Press Office) OA/Box Number: 11104 FOLDER TITLE: Radio 2015-0734-S db3888 RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)] Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA] b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA] b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA] an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA] b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA] b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA] b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of of gift. financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C. b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information 2201(3). concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] RR. Document will be reviewed upon request. 03/09/1995 17:00 305-358-8006 TUMPSON&CHARCHAT PA PAGE 01 TUMPSON & CHARCHAT, FAX NO. 305-358-8006 P.A. homes yes when FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION knows POTUS TO: Karen Finney Deputy Press Secretary The White House FAX NO.: 202-456-7805 FROM: Joan B. Tumpson DATE: March 9, 1995 RE: One to One Number of Pages being faxed: 9 including this page MESSAGE: Dear Ms. Finney: Enclosed as we just discussed is the information I sent to Lisa Caputo regarding the possibility of the First Lady's appearance on my show. Please let me know if you would like additional information. Best regards, Jane Joan B. Tumpson IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRANSMISSION, PLEASE CALL (305) 358-8005 03/09/1995 17:00 305-358-8006 TUMPSON&CHARCHAT PA PAGE 02 TUMPSON & CHARCHAT, P.A. 848 BRICKELL AVENUE SUITE 400 MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131 Joan B. Tumpson (305)-358-8005 Steven M. Charchat # Also admitted to practice in New York and Ohio (305)-358-8006 (TELEFAX) February 8, 1995 Ms. Lisa Caputo, Press Secretary Office of the First Lady The White House Washington, D. C. 20500 Dear Ms. Caputo: I am writing to you at the suggestion of Pam Cicetti. I graduated with the First Lady and President Clinton from Yale Law School and am class secretary. However, in addition to my law practice, I have a background in journalism (I worked for the AP in New York) and currently host a one-hour talk show here in South Florida. Specifically, the show is called "One-to-One," and is heard on Saturdays, on WAXY AM radio, from 2:30 to 3:30 P.M. The show appears as part of my husband's four- hour show styled "Live from Jerusalem." I have read in several articles lately that Mrs. Clinton is open to appearing on talk shows and I am writing to request that she appear for a one-hour interview on my show. WAXY 790 AM is a 25,000 watt station, reaching most of South Florida. It's signal may be heard from the west coast to the east coast of Florida, and encompasses Palm Beach, Broward, Dade and Monroe Counties down to Key West. The audience is estimated at approximately 250,000 (although we have no week-end Arbitron rating as yet). I include for your information the "Live from Jerusalem" promotional kit, and will be glad to provide additional information if this would be helpful. As you will see, guests have included former Secretary of State Alexander Haig and former Israeli Defense Secretary Ariel Sharon. In the next few weeks, I am scheduled to interview Prof. Steven Duke of the Yale Law School as well as Victor Navasky, the editor and publisher of The Nation. The interview can be done by live telephone hook-up, and would be structured to focus on topics the First Lady wishes to discuss. If useful, I could review questions in advance with you. Of course, if the First Lady is willing to take calls, this would be of great interest to our listeners. 03/09/1995 17:00 305-358-8006 TUMPSON&CHARCHAT PA PAGE 03 Ms. Lisa Caputo, Press Secretary Office of the First Lady The White House February 8, 1995 Page -2- Please let me know if the First Lady would be willing to appear on the show. If so, I would like to have a little advance time to publicize the interview. Thank you very much for your kind attention to this matter. Sincerely yours, TBN & Joan B. Tumpson JBT/rmt Encl(s). cc: Pam Cicetti 03/09/1995 17:00 305-358-8006 TUMPSON&CHARCHAT PA PAGE 04 WAXY 790 THE SIGNAL * WAXY's transmitter facility is state of the art technology, offering both listener and advertiser premium AM sound reproduction with the greatest possible reliability. * Our 25,000 watt facility enables advertisers to reach consumers throughout the entire marketplace - DADE, BROWARD, MONROE, and PALM BEACH county. * 25,000 watts 790 KHZ directional Operating schedule: Daily 24 hours, EST PALM BEACH W. PALM BEACH Lake Warth Clowiston Balls Glade - - # - Moyotan Part Myars HENDAY Delray Beach Immokely Been Raten 1 1 Dearficid Napies FT. LAUDERDALE BROWARD COLLIER Hollywood N. Miami Beach DADE Miami Boosh MONROE MIAMI Hialesh Caral Gables South Miami DAYTIME Perrine SIGNAL 2.0 MV/M Rarida City I NIGHTTIME SIGNAL 5.0 MV/M oour 03/09/1995 17:00 305-358-8006 TUMPSON&CHARCHAT PA PAGE 05 LIVE FROM JERUSALEM 2180 Brickell Avenue Suite 14 Miami, Florida 33129 WAXY 790 AM Tel: (305) 856-2114 Studio Number Fax: (305) 856-7095 930-0790 Live From Jerusalem Bridging two hemispheres, the dynamic radio show, Live from Jerusalem, links the South Florida Jewish community with Israel -- in real time. The show airs Saturdays, from 1:30 to 5:30 P.M. on WAXY 790 AM, a 25,000 watt station covering the Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe County Markets. Eliezer "Lazie" Rivlin is the host and, as a seventh-generation Jerusalemite, he was prompted to develop the show's central concept--an amalgam of Israeli politics, music and sports, which is designed to keep the local Israelis in touch with home, while reaching out to the many Americans who have ties or interests in Israel. The show offers the news live from Israel in English and soccer scores are relayed live from Jerusalem when reported. (The show receives frequent calls from all over the country asking for score updates!). A popular feature is weekly live interviews with government officials and political figures who respond, in the Larry King format, to questions from listeners. Guests have included: ** Alexander Haig - Former U.S. Secretary of State ** Ariel Sharon - Former Israeli Defense Minister ** Misha Aarons - Former Israeli Secretary of Defense ** Yossi Sarid - Israeli Minister of the Environment ** Uzi Baram - Israeli Minister of Tourism ** Moshe Katzav - Former Minister of Transportation ** Dan Meridor - Former Minister of Justice All the interviews are live and listeners have the opportunity to call in and ask questions. Segments of the show also focus on local and national issues: the One-to-One segment features interviews with well-known professionals and political figures on the domestic scene. The Legal Corner focuses on topical issues of law. 03/09/1995 17:00 305-358-8006 TUMPSON&CHARCHAT PA PAGE 06 Live from Jerusalem Page -2- It is estimated that there are approximately 100,000 Israelis in the South Florida listening audience, many of whom are up-scale consumers and, of course, frequent travelers. In addition, Live from Jerusalem taps the broader Jewish community, whose members number approximately 650,000 and are demographically in the high percentiles for spending, earnings, travel and education. WAXY 790's four-county signal reaches these listeners, giving the show a large, but narrowly targeted market for a broad range of products and services. Attached you will find a rate card and promo kit. If you need further information, or would like a tape of a recent broadcast, contact Live from Jerusalem at 305-856-2114. 03/09/1995 17:00 305-358-8006 TUMPSON&CHARCHAT PA PAGE 07 WAXY 790 RESEARCH * Radio reaches 93% of all adults aged 55 and older at least once a week. * The older demographic has the second highest level of discretionary income per capita of any age group and controls about 70% of the nation's wealth. * 35% of the Nation's population is 55+, and over 50% reside in South Florida. * AM stations in particular can benefit from the older population. Numbers provided by the report (based on Arbitron ratings) show that AM cume ratings in the top-25 metro markets, for adults 55 and older, Monday-Sunday 6am to midnight, total 74.5%. Shares of listening are also greater in the AM dial, totaling 53.7 in the top 25 metro markets for adults 55 and older, Monday-Sunday, 6am to midnight and 60.9 Monday-Friday, 6am to 10am. * Source: Interep Radio Store's Research Department and U.S. Bureau of the Census. 03/09/1995 17:00 305-358-8006 TUMPSON&CHARCHAT PA PAGE 08 WAXY 790 SOUTH FLORIDA MARKET * Miami/Ft Lauderdale Metro Area: -Population of Adults 18+: 2,543,700 -Population of Adults 18-34: 840,100 -Population of Adults 25-34: 544,900 -Percentage of Market 18-34: 33% -Percentage of Market 25-34: 21% -Percentage of Market over 35: 67% * South Florida is the second oldest market in the country, where almost half the population is over the age of 45. * Over half of the head of households are over the age of 55. 03/09/1995 17:00 305-358-8006 TUMPSON&CHARCHAT PA PAGE 09 Partial Translation--Israeli Article on Alexander Haig interview on Live from Jerusalem MAARIV DAILY NEWSPAPER July 13, 1994 Page 9 "YOU CAN'T TRUST ASSAD" This warning was made on an Israeli radio program in Miami by Alexander Haig, former Secretary of State. Mr. Haig had more interesting statements during the interview, as, for example, that the Israeli Administration informed the U. S. Administration of its intention to bomb the Nuclear facilities in Iraq, but the Administration simply forgot about it. What does Mr. Haig think about Arafat? "I'm not so sure that this man can deliver the goods." By: Ben Caspet-New York Correspondent Israel told the U.S. of its intention to bomb the nuclear facility, but the Carter Administration did not relay this information to the Reagan Administration. And that's why the Israeli bombing caught the U.S. by total surprise. This is one of the insights former Secretary of State Haig gave during an interview last week on an Israeli radio program in Miami. Haig, one of the greatest friends of Israel of all time in a U.S. administration, was a guest on Lazie Rivlin's show, Life from Jerusalem, which is broadcast every Saturday morning to the Israeli and Jewish community in Florida. This show airs every Saturday from 7 A.M to 11 A. M., and includes live, direct news from Israel, sports news from Israel, Israeli music and interviews. Rivlin reached Haig through Rivlin's Washington connections, and the former Secretary of State delivered the goods willingly "After the bombing, I was attending an emergency cabinet meeting, where Vice-President Bush and Secretary of Defense Weinberger stood up and urged an immediate boycott of all aid to Israel--economic and military. Then I was the last one to speak, and I said to President Reagan that, before we know it, we'll find ourselves on our knees thanking the good Lord for Israel and what she has done. As we all know, this prophesy was fully fulfilled. If the Iraqis had had a nuclear weapon during the Gulf War, there is no doubt in my mind that they would have used it against our forces." Rivlin asked about a possible visit by Arafat to Jerusalem. Haig's answer: "The true question is how to protect the future of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel under Israeli sovereignty." To another Rivlin question about Assad and the Golan Heights, Haig said he doesn't trust Assad at all and the issue is to demilitarize the Golan Heights to avoid any Syrian attack. WESTWOOD ONE COMPANIES MUTUAL NBC RADIO WESTWOOD ONE BROADCASTING SYSTEM NETWORKS RADIO NE WORKS TO: Richaus Strause FROM: Andrea Devido NUMBER OF PAGES TO FOLLOW: 2 If you have any questions, or experience problems receiving this transmission, please call 703-413-8475 Hi behand -Heris a copy of the 2 letters THANK YOU I faced to the first lay and Vice Presidents affice DATE: TIME: WESTWOOD ONE COMPANIES VA NBC RADIO LUCH BROADCASTING SYSTEM NETWORKS RADIO NETWORKS TO: LISA CAPUTO FROM: ANDREA DEVITO/JIM BOHANNON SHOW DATE: JANUARY 31, 1995 RE: INTERVIEW REQUEST CONTACT: 703-413-8475 Dear Lisa, "The Jim Bohannon Show" invites First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton to be a guest on the program at a date in the near future to discuss her first two years in the White House, along with health care, women and children's issues as well as future plans for the next two years. The program airs from 10pm-1am ET and is live with listener calls on 400 radio stations nationwide. Jim would love to talk with the First Lady for a one hour interview anytime during the show at our studios located at 1755 S. Jefferson Davis Highway in Crystal City. Thanks for your consideration. I hope we can work out a date and time. Sincerely Andrea Dexto Andrea DeVito Producer 703-413-8475 1755 S. Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202 Phone (703) 413-8390 Richard- We'd like to include This program The next time we do radio interviews can you hold on to This untibthen? ICF WMJX WMJX-FM/1150 AM 330 Stuart Street Boston, MA 02116 Continuous Soft Rock (617) 542-0241 Program List Third Quarter (July 1 through September 30, 1994) EXCEPTIONAL WOMEN Produced by: Candy O'Terry Program Coordinator Gay Vernon News Director Length: 30:00 Airs: WMJX Sunday 7:00A Exceptional Women is a program created by Candy O'Terry and Gay Vernon. The Foundation of American Women in Radio and Television honored Exceptional Women this year with an award "for excellence in programming devoted to the advancement of women." The majority of our listeners are women, and although our public affairs programming is geared toward their interests, we wanted to take our public service commitment one step further. Now more than ever, women are being called upon to assume multiple roles at home, in the office, and within society. The women's movement has empowered us, but the weight of the burden to succeed can be overwhelming. Role models can guide us all, and inspire us to create fulfilling lives of our own. Exceptional Women are out there. Some make headlines, and others make things happen quietly, in their lives and in the lives of the people they love. Exceptional Women aren't hard to find. They're your neighbors and your friends, and we want you to meet them. If you know someone who has overcome obstacles or beaten the odds in the toughest of times, we'd like to hear her story. Just write to: "Exceptional Women" c/o WMJX, Magic 106.7 P.O. Box 352 Boston, MA. 02117 738 P01/02 696S08M290TXIWM 12:50 S6. 22 02/13/95 12:42 VA NEWS NETWORK 1 202 456 6409 NO. 054 P001/001 yes WRVA AM 910 SPORTS Virginia AM 1140 RADIO NEWS NETWORK P.O. BOX 1516 RICHMOND. VA 23212 STUDIOS: 200 N. 22nd ST. (804) 780-3400 FAX (804) 780-3427 TO: Richard Strauss FROM: Glenn Davidson Executive Produccr, "The Doug Wilder Show" WRVA Radio/1140 AM (Richmond, Virginia) 804/780-3448 DATE: February 13, 1995 RE: Phone or In-Studio Interview with The First Lady Per my conversation with you and members of your staff, I am sending you, via facsimile, this written request for Mrs. Clinton to appear on "The Doug Wilder Show." The Show is broadcast live on WRVA Radio/1140 AM, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. The Show's host is former Virginia Governor L. Douglas Wilder. While The Show originates from Richmond, Virginia, it will be carried statewide by the Virginia News Network's 64 affiliated stations as of February 20. As of March 1, all of Clear Channel's 35 radio stations, nationwide, will be able to carry the show as well. We would be pleased to have Mrs. Clinton as our guest on The Show at her convenience. She is, of course, welcome to come to the station's Richmond studios, but we would welcome her participation by phone. The so-called hotline numbers on which she may call us are: 804-780- 3490 or 804-780-3491. If Mrs. Clinton is, in faot, interested and/or you wish additional information, please call me at 804-780-3448. Thank you for your consideration of our request. 06/95 11:53 VH NEWS NETWORK & 202 436 6405 001 Glenn K. Davidson TO: Richard Strauss FROM: Glenn Davidson Executive Producer, "The Doug Wilder Show" WRVA Radio/1140 AM (Richmond, Virginia) DATE: February 5, 1995 RE: Phone or In-Studio Interview with The First Lady Per my conversation with members of your staff, I am sending you, via facsimile, this written request for Mrs. Clinton to appear on "The Doug Wilder Show." The Show is broadcast live on WRVA Radio/1140 AM, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am The Show's host is former Virginia Governor L. Douglas Wilder. While The Show originates from Richmond, Virginia, it will be carried statewide by the Virginia News Network's 64 affiliated stations as of February 20. As of March 1, all of Clear Channel's 35 radio stations, nationwide, will be able to carry the show as well. We would be pleased to have Mrs. Clinton as our guest on. The Show at her convenience. She is, of course, welcome to come to the station's Richmond studios, but we would welcome her participation by phone. The so-called hotline numbers on which she may call us are: 804-780- 3490 or 804-780-3491 If Mrs. Clinton is, in fact, interested and/or you wish additional information, please call me at 804-780-3448. Thank you for your consideration of our request. usin I think we should do this. KF I P05 June 14, 1995 Karen Finney Deputy Press Secretary For First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Ms. Finney: Today's newspapers are reporting about a meeting Mrs. Clinton had with journalists, "as part of a program designed to improve coverage of children's issues." I believe an interview on the WOL News Talk Network would give the First Lady an opportunity for excellent coverage of her children's agenda, crusade against breast cancer and any other issues of her choosing. The WOL News Talk Network airs on WOL 1450 AM in Washington and WOLB 1010 AM in Baltimore. They are two of the seven stations owned by Cathy Hughes, an African American woman and pioneer in urban talk. Ms. Hughes is also the host of her own talk show, airing Monday through Friday from 2 to 6 pm. A conversation between these two exciting women would be fantastic radio. Most of all, the discussion would show our African American listeners that they have friends in the White House. Our prime time talk shows air from sun up to sun down. As a result, we can schedule a live interview, with any of our hosts, any time Mrs. Clinton's schedule permits. We would prefer an in-studio interview, between 30 and 60 minutes. However, a phone interview of a shorter length would be acceptable. I have attached background information about Cathy Hughes and our stations. I look forward to hearing from you very soon. Thank you very much for your consideration. Sincerely, Doxie Pokeameloy McCoy 410-625-2036; 410-332-8200, ext. 191; 202-675-4800, ext. 210 202-726-7740; 202-726-4659- home 410-539-4550; 410-547-8783- fax MAJIC 102.3 WOL 1450 WASHINGTON'S PERFECT COMBINATION 400 H 1 Washington, DC (202) 675- o Fax 675- A RADIO ONE. INC. STATION rea Firm P01 o Purchase WKYS-FM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1994 D7 Hughes's Radio One Hughes Firm to Buy WKYS to Pay $34 Million WKYS, From D1 estimated at almost 400,000, will give By Jeffrey Yorke Radio One about 11 percent of the Special 10 The Wrshington Post For Hughes, 47, the purchase caps a Washington audience, based on Arbi- Radio One Inc., a company chaired long journey through a maze of radio tron quarter-hour listener figures, and by local radio talk show host Cathy deals begun more than eight years ago about 97 percent of the area's black au- Hughes, yesterday said it would pay when she mounted a community-based dience over the course of the week. $34 million to Albimar Communications effort to buy "Kiss 93.3" after the Na- With another 500,000 listeners to Ra- Inc. for WKYS-FM. tional Broadcasting Co. first announced The deal, for cash and other consid- dio One's Baltimore stations, WWIN- it would sell the popular station and crations, is believed to be the largest AM/FM and WERQ-FM/WOLB-AM, radio transaction between two minori- made a pointed effort to find a minority the firm could reach about 1.4 million ty-owned companies. buyer. Hughes intended to pay about weekly listeners and will have signifi- It will make Radio One a marketing $45 million for the station then but force in Washington with three sta- cant power to draw advertisers. managed to raise only about $500,000, tions-the firm already owns and oper- mostly from small, individual investors. "Once we close [the deal], if there ates soul-talk WOL-AM (1450) and ur- The effort gave Hughes a base of sup- are any advertisers that want to reach ban adult contemporary WMMJ-FM (102.3)-and a regional powerhouse port that still exists. all of the African American listeners be- with four stations in Baltimore. And the She and Liggins, 29, subsequently tween here and Baltimore, we'll be deal gives Albimar a tax break for find- bought WMMJ from Outlet Communi- happy to work with them on a package ing a minority buyer. cations Inc. in 1988 for $7.5 million and deal," Liggins said. "The station will continue to remain urban contemporary, targeting adults made it a ratings success. Jim Watkins, general manager of "After spending a lot of time and Howard University's WHUR-FM and servicing the African American community," said Alfred Liggins, money courting that effort, it is re- (96.3), an urban station that has recent- The Washington Post Hughes's son and Radio One's presi- warding to finally be able to realize the ly climbed back to a position of authori- dent. "Beyond that, DO specific pro- dream and consummate the purchase," ty among the lucrative adult audience, gramming decisions have been made." Liggins said of the latest deal "WKYS said he is not intimidated by the new at However, industry sources speculate that Radio One will fhip its older "Majic" is a community landmark serving black liance and his station will "continue to format to 50,000-watt WKYS (93.9) listeners for 16 years." do the things that have made us suc- and move the current WKYS format, WKYS reaches an estimated cessful. It's business as usual for now." oriented toward younger people, to the 455,000 weekly listeners 12 years and The sale must be approved by the 6,000-watt 102.3 signal. BUSINESS older, according to Arbitron's spring Federal Communications Commission Hughes is leading a group of listen- ers on a two-week tour of West Africa survey. That audience, added to the and the dealmakers predict that clear- and could not be reached for comment. combined WOL/WMMJ listenership, ance will take 110 days. Albimar said in a prepared state- ment, "Albimar made the strategic de- cision to sell WKYS-FM after attempt- ing to grow the company via station acquisitions, most recently an attempt to acquire the majority of the stations comprising Summit Communications G: After this unsuccessful attempt, Albimar made the decision to find a partner or pursue a sale." None of the principal partners in At bimar-chairman Bertram M. Lee: Commerce Secretary Ronald H. Brown: Jim Kelly, husband of D.C. Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly: and Albimar Vice President and WKYS General Manager Skip Finley-could be reached for comment. See WKYS, D7. Col 5 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1994 P02 Newspoints MINORITIES & MEDIA OWNERSHIP Keeping it in the black Cathy Hughes' Radio One buys its seventh station T he largest radio transaction between two and without an FM brother, Hughes could not offer the minority-owned companies recently took place in same competitive advertising rates as other companies. Washington. "We are the first black corporation in America to attempt Radio One Inc, chaired by popular radio talk all-talk, news and information," Hughes says. show host Cathy Hughes, paid $34 million for WKYS- Unfortunately, advertisers were not buying it fast enough FM, a 50,000-watt, urban contemporary station. WKYS and the bank told her she was on her own if she did not was owned by Albimar Communica- abandon the new format. In the end, rions Inc., whose principal partners Hughes and her format were success- include U.S. Commerce Secretary ful, but that success did not come Ron Brown and Jim Kelly, husband easy. of former D.C. Mayor Sharon Pratt In addition to the all-talk, news and Kelly. Albimar will get a tax break information WOL, Hughes owns five for selling to a minority-owned other stations, including four in company. Baltimore. Syndicated Communi- "It's exciting that we could step up cations Corp. (Syncom), a Silver to the plate and keep this radio station Spring, Md.-based venture capital in black ownership," Hughes says. firm, has been Radio Onc's lead The deal will make Radio One, investor in acquiring the stations. which already owns six stations in "We continued to support her and be Washington and Baltimore, a region- parient. She did the tough things that al powerhouse. Last year. Radio One were necessary to make it win for her reported $17.6 million in revenues. and us," says Terry Jones, president of The willingness to take risks might Hughes hopes her Midas touch Syncom. best explain why Hughes has pros- will work for WKYS Now Hughes has positioned herself pered in the competitive and cyclical to take another risk on the stand-alone radio industry. In fact, she seems to dare it to defy her deter- WKYS, whose market share has dropped significantly over mination to succeed. Before striking out on her own, the last few years. Hughes and her son, Alfred Liggins, who Hughes had a thriving career as general manager of serves as Radio One's president and general manager, are WHUR-FM, a radio station owned and operated by confident they'll turn things around at WKYS. Howard University. While there, she increased advertising "I love the fact that 1 own six and soon seven stations, but revenues from $300,000 to $3.5 million, and created the that's not what really pleases me," Hughes says. "What popular "Quiet Storm" format now heard on stations pleases me is that I have 210 broadcasters working for me; nationwide. at least 195 are African-American. What turns me on most Hughes bought her first station, WOL-AM in about this business is fulfilling my dream to provide lucra- Washington, in 1980. Although she got a price break from tive employment opportunities for other blacks in an indus- the FCC because it was a distress sale, it was several years try where there are so few opportunities." before the station made a profit. It was a stand-alone station, -Joyce Jones S BRIEF METTERS research and develop- country 100s), recently pur- mates the "The world is whether for business or leisure pace," says Metters. 22 BLACK ENTERPRISE MAY 1995 Withdrawal/Redaction Marker Clinton Library DOCUMENT NO. SUBJECT/TITLE DATE RESTRICTION AND TYPE 001. profile Catherine Hughes; RE: Personally Identifiable Information [partial] (1 00/00/0000 b(6) page) COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records First Lady's Office Karen Finney (Press Office) OA/Box Number: 11104 FOLDER TITLE: Radio 2015-0734-S db3888 RESTRICTION CODES Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)] Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)] P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA] b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA] P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA] b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA] an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA] P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA] financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA] b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President information [(b)(4) of the FOIA] and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA] b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA] personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA] b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA] C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of of gift. financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA] PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C. b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information 2201(3). concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA] RR. Document will be reviewed upon request. P04 Catherine L. Hughes 400 H Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 Biographical Sketch Catherine Hughes presently serves as CEO and Owner of Radio One Inc. of Washington, D.C. This company owns Radio One of Maryland and Music One which owns N.A. S. Music. Radio One, a multi million dollar corporation owns and operates six radio properties: WOL AM and WMMJ-FM in Washington, D.C., WWIN AM/FM and WERQ-FM/WOLBAM in Baltimore. The company maintains offices and broadcast facilities in both cities and employs over two hundred staff. In addition to performing her duties as CEO, Cathy Hughes, hosts a daily talk show that maintains itself as a consistent ratings leader that translates into an estimated 50% of the station's revenue. Her show has been cited as Washington's most influential program, reaching over 70% of the African American community. The station is recognized continuously for its active community involvement. Cathy also serves as a member of the Small Business Advisory Committee for the US Federal Reserve Board, Fifth District. In this capacity she apprises the Board of current trends in business and agriculture issues, advises the Board on the impact of the prime rate, keeps the Board abreast of the slate and conditions of the labor market, and the start up and expansion of small businesses. She constantly monitors the flow of monetary information to keep the Board on the cutting edge of issues relevant to the Fifth District. Ms. Hughes was born (b)(6) where she grew up [001] and served as Executive Director of Project Equality, a Ford Project that monitored the EEO and Affirmative Action Programs in Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. In 1971, Cathy Hughes moved to Washington, D.C. to become a lecturer in the newly established School of Communications at Howard University. As assistant to the Dean in the School of Communications, she was instrumental in the development of a curriculum that would receive national accreditation. In 1973, Cathy Hughes began her transition into radio as General Sales Manager at WHUR Howard University Radio. Her skills in sales and marketing strategies turned the station into the University's first profit venue in its 100 year history, increasing the revenue from $250,000.00 to $3,000,000.00. In 1975, she became the nation's capital's first female Vice President and General Manager of a broadcast facility. It was there, that she created the phenomenal format known as the "Quiet Storm". This format is the most listened to nighttime radio in the country and is presently heard in over thirty markets across the nation. The creative programming under Ms. Hughes leadership moved WHUR from #38 to #3 in the market. Cathy Hughes became the Vice President and General Manager of WYCB-AM, Washington, D.C. with the responsibility to create a new concept in radio format known today as Contemporary Gospel Radio. This involved re-establishing a frequency that had been off the air for 12 years. Building the physical plant, staffing the facility and developing sales and marketing strategies to generate revenue to support the new concept, were the challenges of this position. The result was a new format that was credited with changing the presentation of religious programming in black radio. Clinton Library Photocopy P03 Catherine L. Hughes Biographical Sketch Page 2 Acquiring WOL AM in 1980, Hughes pioneered another innovative format for radio "Black Talk". With the theme "Information is Power", WOL AM has become the most listened to talk programming in the metropolitan area. WMMJ-FM, purchased in 1987, is one of the areas most popular stations for adults ages 25-54. With the purchase of WOLB in Baltimore, Black Talk has been expanded between the two cities. WWIN AM/FM and WERQ are making an impact in the Baltimore area with an estimated 500,000 listeners to the four Radio One properties. Her present challenge is to put together a strategy to make WERQ (Q 92.3 FM) the number one, most respected station in Baltimore, while holding the attention of black youngsters, without the negative lyrics that presently target them. Community service is one of Cathy Hughes' top priorities. Her major community service projects include The Piney Woods Summer Camp that allows inner city youngsters to spend time during the summer at Piney Woods Country Life School, a highly successful African American boarding school in Mississippi; and the "Dream Feast" where celebrity servers mingle and enjoy a night out with homeless people. She personally sponsors both of these projects. Cathy Hughes has received numerous awards and citations over the years, ranging from community service awards from local chapters of national fraternities to Entrepreneur, Business Woman or Owner of the Year by such professional organizations as the Capitol Press Club, the DC Chamber of Commerce and Broadcaster of the Week or Year by Impact and Billboard Magazine. She has also been recognized as one of the 100 most powerful and 100 most influential persons by Washingtonian and Regardies Magazines. With the acquisition of WKYS-FM Radio One will be a major marketing force in Washington. Cathy Hughes continues to strive toward her definitive goal of building an empire with its foundation in African American radio, by exploring ventures that generate revenues and opportunities within the African American community. Her skills in planning, revenue building, sales and marketing strategies and her keen knowledge and understanding of financial management will assist her in achieving this goal. P06 BALTIMORE'S ONE STOP RADIO SHOP FAX COVER SHEET DATE: 6/15/95 TO: Maren finney FROM: Ms. Doxie A. McCoy, Executive Producer, WOL News Talk Network (WOL 1450 AM, D.C., WOLB 1010 AM, Baltimore) 410-625-2036, 410-332-8200, ext. 191 fax-410-539-4550 D.C.voice mail-202-675-4800,ext.210 Number of pages, including cover sheet: 5 Message: Sarry, & forgat to send the background mentioned in the letter. 92Q JAMS WOLB 1010 MAJIC 95.9 WWIN 1400 .3FM 100 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 332-8200 Fax (410) 547-8783 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON June 26, 1995 usa MEMORANDUM FOR PATTI SOLIS FROM: ALEXIS HERMAN att RE: Live Interview for Mrs. Clinton Request to interview Mrs. Clinton at WOL News Talk Network preferably in-studio live, time and date open. Enclosure AMH: RGM No HKC P02 BALTIMORE'S ONE STOP RADIO SHOP FAX COVER SHEET DATE: 6/15/95 TO: alexis Herman 9661 gl NNC FROM: Ms. Doxie A. McCoy, Exccutive Producer, WOL News Talk Network (WOL 1450 AM, D.C., WOLB 1010 AM, Baltimore) 410-625-2036, 410-332-8200, ext. 191 fax-410-539-4550 D.C.voice mail-202-675-4800,ext.210 Number of pages, including cover sheet: 2 Message: Letterto Maren Finney for your information Hape you help! can 92Q JAMS WOLB 1010 MAJIC 95.9 WWIN 1400 100 St. Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 332-8200 Fax (410) 547-8783 P01 June 14, 1995 Karen Finney Deputy Press Secretary For First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Ms. Finney: Today's newspapers are reporting about a meeting Mrs. Clinton had with journalists, "as part of a program designed to improve coverage of children's issues." I believe an interview on the WOL News Talk Network would give the First Lady an opportunity for excellent coverage of her children's agenda, crusade against breast cancer and any other issues of her choosing. The WOL News Talk Network airs on WOL 1450 AM in Washington and WOLB 1010 AM in Baltimore. They are two of the seven stations owned by Cathy Hughes, an African American woman and pioneer in urban talk. Ms. Hughes is also the host of her own talk show, airing Monday through Friday from 2 to 6 pm. A conversation between these two exciting women would be fantastic radio. Most of all, the discussion would show our African American listeners that they have friends in the White House. our prime time talk shows air from sun up to sun down. As a result, we can schedule a live interview, with any of our hosts, any time Mrs. Clinton's schedule permits. We would prefer an in-studio interview, between 30 and 60 minutes. However, a phone interview of a shorter length would be acceptable. I have attached background information about Cathy Hughes and our stations. I look forward to hearing from you very soon. Thank you very much for your consideration. sincerely, Doxie Poke ameloy McCoy 410-625-2036; 410-332-8200, ext. 191; 202-675-4800, ext. 210 202-726-7740; 202-726-4659- home 410-539-4550; 410-547-8783- fax MAJIC 102.3 WOL 1450 WASHINGTON'S PERFECT COMBINATION 400 H Street NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 675-4800 Fax (202) 675-4842 A RADIO ONE, INC. STATION THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 14, 1995 MEMORANDUM FOR LISA CAPUTO FROM: MACK McLARTY SUBJECT: GARY HART'S NEW RADIO PROGRAM I am attaching Rick Allen's note to me regarding Gary Hart's new radio program, "Heartland." Frankly, I think Rick has a very good suggestion regarding Hillary's being on one of Gary's shows in the near term. Of course, it is your call, but I did want to make you aware that Gary has expressed a deep interest and, at least in my view, it would be a positive opportunity for Hillary. may Attachment Out of Politics but Still Talking, Radio Style Al solicitation of calls from his listen- talk about the cost of the Federal ers. Having Fred holding on line school lunch program, prompting By SAM HOWE VERHOVEK three about the deficit and June on this outburst from Mr. Koch: "I can- DENVER, March 8 Last year, line six demanding to talk about the not understand why lunches cannot Mack- nearly a dozen talk-radio hosts from death penalty is just too distracting, be made interesting. Whoever is in around the country tried to jump he said. charge of the dining room should be from their studios to spots in Con- "I just think if somebody's written taken out and flogged, taken out and gress, most unsuccessfully. But for a book or led a country or had an flogged in front of the children." The First Lady former politicians trying to vault to interesting life, you ought to let him talk about it," Mr. Hart said. But the very ambiguity and com- the other side of the microphone, the Mr. Hart also vehemently rejected plexity that many such politicians trip seems to be much easier. suggestions from some experts that see in the world could prove their Should go on Gary Hart, the former United States Senator from Colorado, has programs like his might be doomed undoing on talk radio, a format that because however good politicians thrives on quick repartee and snap- just started "Heartland," a weekly Gary's show- program he describes as "thought- are at talking, a good talk-radio host py comebacks. ful" talk radio. "No screaming and also has to know how to listen. "Progressive politics in this coun- he'd love to shouting," he says, just serious, in- "If I had any genius at all in try has failed to compress the mes- depth conversations with poets, non- politics, and I probably didn't, it was sage," Mr. Hart said, "and I'm not have her and fiction authors, journalists and even listening," he said in an interview sure that it can. Because by defini- an occasional politician. here. "I was a great listener." tion, the reformer, the progressive, it will be a Three other erstwhile Presidential Mr. Hart, who is now working with the liberal, whatever you want to call candidates, Ross Perot and former an international law firm, helping it, doesn't see the world in blacks Governors Jerry Brown of Califor- American and European countries and whites, but in plaids and grays. great interview nia and L. Douglas Wilder of Virgin- to negotiate projects with foreign There never is a single simple an- ia, have more traditional call-in governments, has had an eclectic swer. It is always a set of interrelat- shows, with screaming and shouting. collection of guests in the few weeks ed policies." Rick Oliver L. North, an unsuccessful Sen- his program has been on the air. ate candidate from Virginia last They have included Sherwin B. But radio industry experts say year, joins the fray starting Monday Nuland, the surgeon and author of there is a more fundamental consid- night, and former Gov. Lowell P. the best-selling book "How We Die: eration than politics on the radio Weicker Jr. of Connecticut is start- Reflections of Life's Final Chapter" airwaves. "The views don't mean ing a program next month from (Knopf, 1994); Dennis Weaver, the anything if the person isn't enter- Washington. Mario M. Cuomo says Colorado actor and environmental- taining," said Mr. Unmacht, pointing he too will soon have a program - ist; Roddy Doyle, the Irish novelist to the example of Mr. Limbaugh. "not talk-talk, but thought-talk ra- "The man could talk about trash and playwright, and William Safire, dio," promises the former New York the columnist for The New York can lids and make it a fun story," he Governor. Times. The former Senator said he said. "Everyone thinks their cause is Just why are so many former poli- would also like to interview current the reason people will listen. It isn't. ticians getting on the airwaves? and former world leaders like Mi- A boring person is a boring person." "Because they're out of work, for khail S. Gorbachev and Fidel Castro. one," said Michael Harrison, editor He said he had no problem being of Talkers, a trade publication for on the other side of the microphone. the talk-radio industry. "I love it," he said. "I love it because "And two," he said, "because they I get to ask questions that I wish have bought into the notion that sim- people had asked me, in ways that I ply by being on talk radio one can wish they had." easily build a power base and exert Many of the recent entrants and influence on public policy. Many of soon-to-be entrants into talk radio them are in for a big surprise, be- are Democrats - Messrs. Hart, cause just being on the radio doesn't Cuomo, Brown, Wilder and Jones, guarantee those results." for example but Republicans are To be sure, with the number of represented with Mr. North and Pat- talk-format stations having quadru- rick J. Buchanan. Mr. Weicker and Mr. Perot are independents. Continued on Page A15, Column 1 Talk radio appears to have thrived in part on anger, though that has Continued From Page Al never adequately explained why conservative-oriented programs are more successful than those from the pled in the last decade, many politi- other side of the spectrum. Liberals cians contend that talk radio is an can get just as mad as anybody. increasingly important way to com- "I went into the Jesuit seminary municate and to inject their views 35 years ago because I thought the into the public debate. world was going to hell," said Mr. But others are less high-minded Brown, who later emerged to be- about it all. Talk radio, they say, is come Governor of California. "It fun. It's even liberating. still is." "Politics and doing talk radio are That view helps shape his pro- almost at odds," said former Repre- gram, "We the People," which is THE NEW YORK TIMES, MONDAY, MARCH 13, 1995 sentative Ben Jones, who unsuccess- based in Oakland, Calif. "Look at the fully tried to regain his Congression- Baring's bank scandal," Mr. Brown al seat in Georgia from Newt Ging- told a caller the other night. "And rich last year and who is now an don't blame it on that kid, Leeson. occasional host on WGST-AM in At- Don't even really blame it on the lanta. boss. Blame it on the system." "Politicians are so unctuous as a Some politicians have enjoyed rule, always trying to please and not good ratings, if not nationally, then offend," Mr. Jones said. "It's fun as at least with their former constitu- a former politician to be able to go ents. In the New York City, where on. when someone calls in and you're former Mayors Ed Koch and David not worried about their vote," you N. Dinkins both have call-in pro- can just tell them what to do. grams, the morning "Ed Koch Just how successful these pro- Show" typically garners a 6 percent grams will be, in many cases, re- share of all radio listeners at the mains to be seen. Mr. Hart and Mr. time, said Robert Unmacht, editor of Wilder, for instance, are broadcast the M Street Journal, an industry only from stations in their home newsletter. That is roughly equal to states for now, though their pro- Rush Limbaugh's New York share grams' producers hope to syndicate later in the day, though his share is them nationally later. higher in other parts of the country. Equally compelling is the question In contrast to Mr. Hart, who tends of whether the slower-paced format to just listen to his guests, offering advocated by people like Mr. Hart an occasional comment, Mr. Koch and Mr. Cuomo can succeed. regularly mixes it up with his listen- Mr. Hart insisted that many peo- ers. His observations have a way of ple had told him they appreciated his becoming long-running monologues, format, which so far has not included sometimes very tenuously connect- ed to the caller's original question. A woman named Marilyn, from Long Island, called the other day to THE NEW YORK TIMES, MONDAY, MARCH 13, 1995 But human rights groups and fam- ilies of victims criticized Mr. Argentine Tells of Dumping Menem, saying that for political rea- sons the President was belittling the first detailed confirmation of what 'Dirty War' Captives Into Sea had long been charged: that the mili- tary had disposed of victims at sea and that the Catholic Church had By CALVIN SIMS A sanctioned its actions. The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, BUENOS AIRES, March 10 - solved him, saying the killings "had a group representing families of vic- Many of the victims were so weak to be done to separate the wheat tims, held a large protest in down- from torture and detention that they from the chaff." town Buenos Aires on Thursday and had to be helped aboard the plane. "At first it didn't bother me that I demanded that the church "end its Once in flight, they were injected was dumping these bodies into the silence on what it knows about the with a sedative by an Argentine ocean because as far as I was con- dirty war" and that it release a list Navy doctor before two officers cerned they were war prisoners," of priests who cooperated with the stripped them and shoved them to Mr. Scilingo said in the interview. "There were men and women, and military. their deaths. Now, one of those officers has ac- I had no idea who they were or what "The military first threw our chil- they had done. I was following or- dren into the river alive, their feet knowledged that he pushed 30 pris- oners out of planes flying over the ders. I did not get too close to the trapped inside a bucket of cement," Atlantic Ocean during the right-wing prisoners, and they had no idea what said Hebe de Bonafini, director of military Government's violent was going to happen to them." the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo. But he said he had a slight change "But the corpses began to wash crackdown in the 1970's. The former officer, Adolfo Fran- of heart during the first mission, ashore, so they decided to start cisco Scilingo, 48, a retired navy after a noncommissioned officer, dumping them in the open ocean. commander, became the first Ar- who had not been informed of what The church knew exactly what was gentine military man to provide de- the mission entailed, began to ex- going on and did nothing to stop it." tails of how the military dictatorship press reservations about dumping During the military dictatorship, people into the ocean. the Plaza de Mayo group, composed then in power disposed of hundreds "I reached over to try to comfort mainly of mothers whose children of kidnapping and torture victims of him, and I slipped and nearly fell had been taken by the military, open- what was known as the dirty war by through the door," Mr. Scilingo said. ly defied the junta by conducting dumping them, unconscious but "That's when it first hit me exactly weekly protests in the main Govern- alive, into the ocean from planes. what we were doing. We were killing ment square. The protests are still In his account, which was pub- human beings. But still we contin- held every Thursday. lished this month in the Argentine ued." Capt. Héctor Césari, a spokesman newspaper Página 12, Mr. Scilingo He went on: "When we finished for the navy, said no interviews said that he took part in two of the dumping the bodies, a closed the would be given about Mr. Scilingo "death flights" in 1977 and that most door to the plane, it was quiet, and all because he was no longer associated other officers at the Navy School of with the military after being Mechanics in Buenos Aires, where that was left was the clothing which he served, were also involved in such was taken back and thrown away. I stripped of his rank. "We don't know if he is motivated flights. He estimated that the navy went home that night and had two by vengeance or money," Captain conducted the flights every Wednes- glasses of whiskey and went to Césari said. "But that is not our day for two years, 1977 and 1978, and sleep." issue because Scilingo's statements that 1,500 to 2,000 people were killed. Asked to describe the second mis- are his own responsibility; they are "I am responsible for killing 30 people with my own hands," Mr. sion, in which he said he dumped 17 his problem." Scilingo said in an interview after his people into the ocean, Mr. Scilingo Mr. Scilingo said that he began said he could no longer discuss the account was published. writing letters to navy officials, urg- details because he was about to "But I would be a hypocrite if I ing the military to disclose what said that I am repentant for what I break down. happened during the dictatorship, did. I don't repent because I am "I have spent many nights sleep- but that their only response was to ing in the plazas of Buenos Aires offer him money to keep silent and convinced that I was acting under with a bottle of wine, trying to for- then to threaten to take away his orders and that we were fighting a war." get," he said. "I have ruined my life. military medical and social insur- Mr. Scilingo's disclosure has re- I have to have the radio or television ance. on at all times or something to dis- He became convinced that he had opened a bitter debate here over the tract me. Sometimes I am afraid to to speak out last year when two navy be alone with my thoughts." officers still in active service were Continued on Page A8, Column 1 denied promotions after they admit- He said senior military officers ted before a Senate hearing that they had told participants in the flights had tortured political prisoners dur- Continued From Page Al that the church hierarchy sanc- ing the military era. One of the offi- tioned the missions as "a Christian cers was a friend of Mr. Scilingo's. so-called dirty war, in which more form of death." Well groomed and well spoken, than 4,000 people were killed and Outrage over Mr. Scilingo's disclo- Mr. Scilingo is married and has four 10,000 others disappeared during the sures was so strong here that the children. Dressed in an olive Chris- military juntas from 1976 to 1983, Roman Catholic Church, which in according to an official Government the past has been reluctant to talk tian Dior suit, red pin-striped shirt inquiry. about the dirty war, publicly de- and paisley tie, he looks like the Mr. Scilingo said he was motivat- nounced the torture and killings of businessman he has become, export- ed to tell his story because of what he that era. ing products like apple cider and called the navy's indifference to the Speaking on the behalf of Catholic leather bikinis to Brazil. plight of the rank and file who car- bishops, Bishop Emilio Bianchi di Many Argentines, especially those ried out orders to torture and kill Cárcano said no Christian could con- whose relatives or friends were not prisoners. He said he was so tor- done killings committed by Argenti- killed or tortured during the dicta- mented by the memory of his two na's former military rulers. He de- torship, say it is futile to continue to death flights that he could not sleep nied that the church had ever been nurture old hostilities from the dirty at night without taking sleeping pills consulted over "death flights." war. Indeed, some, like Carmen Her- or drinking heavily. Bishop Bianchi di Cárcano said rera, who watched the Mothers of "I'm not confessing to clear my that the bishops had written to the the Plaza de Mayo protest on Thurs- conscience," Mr. Scilingo said. "I'm military asking for information day, argue that the military crack- talking because I feel like the navy about the fate of political prisoners, down was justified to defeat a leftist has abandoned us, left us to the but that the generals had never of- guerrilla insurgency. wolves, the very ones who were loyal fered a clear reply. But others, like Horacio Verbitsky, and followed orders." President Carlos Saúl Menem, a reporter for Página 12 to whom He said that after his first flight, in who granted broad pardons to mili- Mr. Scilingo gave his account, say which he slipped and almost fell tary officers and others accused of that for the country to move ahead, through the portal from which he human rights abuses, called Mr. Sci- all sectors of Argentine society, in- was throwing bodies, he became so lingo a "criminal" and ordered the cluding the military and the church, distraught that he confessed his ac- navy to strip the officer of his rank must acknowledge their role in the tions to a military priest, who ab- as a result of a conviction for fraud crackdown. in a car-theft case in 1991. "For a wound to heal and scar Speaking to reporters, Mr. properly, you first have to clean it Menem, a former dissident who was thoroughly and not leave infection imprisoned for five years by the inside," Mr. Verbitsky said. military, defended his decision to issue the pardons, saying it was nec- essary for the country to move for- ward and to stop the military discon- tent that led to three barracks upris-: ings in the 1980's and in 1990. WESTWOOD ONE COMPANIES MUTUAL NBC RADIO WESTWOOD ONE BROADCASTING SYSTEM NETWORKS RADIO NE TWORKS TO: LISA CAPUTO FROM: ANDREA DEVITO/JIM BOHANNON SHOW DATE: JANUARY 31, 1995 RE: INTERVIEW REQUEST CONTACT: 703-413-8475 Dear Lisa, "The Jim Bohannon Show" invites First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton to be a guest on the program at a date in the near future to discuss her first two years in the White House, along with health care, women and children's issues as well as future plans for the next two years. The program airs from 10pm-1am ET and is live with listener calls on 400 radio stations nationwide. Jim would love to talk with the First Lady for a one hour interview anytime during the show at our studios located at 1755 S. Jefferson Davis Highway in Crystal city. Thanks for your consideration. I hope we can work out a date and time. Sincerely Andrea Dexto Andrea DeVito Producer 703-413-8475 1755 S. Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202 Phone (703) 413-8390 Forward to: Lisa Cuputo January 17, 1995 FYI - Lyle is Michuel Jackson's Ann Stock THE WHITE HOUSE produ on. Jackson's 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington D.C 20500 show is greatin L.A. Dear Ann ann. I want to thank you very much for an extraordinary and cherished evening at the White House on December 14. I was thrilled to get the photos you sent of The President and The First Lady. 1/24/95 Thank you too for all the hard work you do and for being a major part of an Administration that is doing so much for the well being of our Nation and its' people. We are especially proud of the numerous Californians who serve the President on so many levels especially two young Californians in your media affairs department, Richard Strauss and Rica Rodman, who do an exceptional job for us folks out here in radio land I have known Vice President Gore and Mrs. Gore for many years and have had both of them on the show numerous times in my 12 years with Michael My family is from the Gores' hometown of Carthage Tennessee and still live in the area. Please do not wait for another election to come to the studio in Los Angeles. I would be honored to show you our brand new state of the art Talkradio station anytime. I am including my home number which is also a FAX. I am also including Michaels' address. I wish you the very best in 95 Ann. Thank you again for a wonderful evening! In Hope and Support for a harmonious world, Lyle Gregory 790 KABC TALKRADIO 3321 South La Cienega Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90016 Represented Nationally by KATZ Radio Michael Jackson KABC TALKRADIO 3321 S. LaCienega Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90016 (310) 840-4951 Lyle Gregory Producer/ THE MICHAEL JACKSON SHOW/ KABC TALKRADIO 7310 Summertime Lane Culver City, California 90230 home phone and fax (310) 839-5953 KABC (310) 840-4951 abc Lyle Gregory Producer The Michael Jackson Show KABC TALKRADIO 3321 So. La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90016 (310) 840-4951 Printed On Recycled Paper Michael Jackson 9 am - 12 noon Monday - Friday For over a quarter of a century, Michael Jackson has been the radio link between Los Angeles and world leaders in every field politics, literature, the arts, entertainment, science and the media. Michael has easy access to the powerful and famous, from such political figures as Presidents Ford, Carter and Reagan to entertainment favorites Jane Fonda and Whoopie Goldberg. A recipient of many prestigious awards for his excellence in radio broadcasting, Michael creates an atmosphere on his program which is ideal for advertisers. He attracts consistently high ratings from his eclectic listening audience. According to the Los Angeles Times, Michael is "the consummate reader of advertising copy, with an ability to infuse even a cat food commercial with Shakespearean magnitude." 790 KABC TALKRADIO Michael Jackson 9 am - 12 noon Monday - Friday For over a quarter of a century, Michael Jackson has been the radio link between Los Angeles and world leaders in every field politics, literature, the arts, entertainment, science and the media. Michael has easy access to the powerful and famous, from such political figures as Presidents Ford, Carter and Reagan to entertainment favorites Jane Fonda and Whoopie Goldberg. A recipient of many prestigious awards for his excellence in radio broadcasting, Michael creates an atmosphere on his program which is ideal for advertisers. He attracts consistently high ratings from his eclectic listening audience. According to the Los Angeles Times, Michael is "the consummate reader of advertising copy, with an ability to infuse even a cat food commercial with Shakespearean magnitude." 790 KABC TALKRADIO SAGE THE SAGE COLLEGES Office of the President, Troy, NY 12180 January 17, 1995 (518) 270-2214 Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mrs. Clinton: I write today to invite you to appear as a guest on 51%, a radio program devoted to information and analysis of social, economic, political, and educational issues affecting women today. 51%, created more than five years ago and sponsored by Russell Sage College and public radio station WAMC, is broadcast to more than 150 stations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico via the National Public Radio Satellite System. In addition, Voice of America and Armed Forces Radio bring us to some 127 countries on more than 400 stations. I serve as co-host for 51% along with Beth Engeler, of WAMC, who is our producer. As a college for women, Russell Sage College takes great pride in its sponsorship of 51%. By design, the program explores a wide variety of topics, from literature and the arts to economics, family, health, politics, and education, evidence of our belief that all issues are of interest to women. Further, we believe that issues which particularly interest and affect women matter to everyone. In an interview that would be taped in Washington at your convenience, we would ask you to speak from your unique perspective on several of the most pressing and complex issues of the day including education, welfare reform, and health care. In addition, we would like to provide our listeners with a more informal glimpse of The First Lady, perhaps asking you to reflect on topics beyond those frequentiy posed by the media. One of these might be the challenges of accurate communication in an era when even media leaders seem to recognize a loss of public confidence in their reporting about policies and persons of importance to all of us. I hope you will accept our invitation and allow us to bring your voice directly to our many listeners. I would be happy to provide further information about 51% or answer any questions you may have. Meanwhile, I shall look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Sara Channan Sara S. Chapman President THE SAGE COLLEGES RUSSELL SAGE COLLEGE SAGE EVENING COLLEGE SAGE JCA SAGE GRADUATE SCHOOL 1 001 05/11/95 15:54 301 402 1007 OCD-CNP-NINDS 5/11 To: KAREN FINNEY FAX 202-456-7805 THE SAGE COLLEGES FROM LINDA NEE Roard of Trustees Troy, NY 12180 FAX 301-402-1007 May 11, 1995 Ms. Karen Finney Press Office Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton The White House Dear Ms. Finney, I was glad to have the chance to talk with you the other day. We are pleased that you are working on our request, through Ms. Helen Thomas, for Mrs. Clinton to be interviewed on our public radio program for women, "51 Percent". As we noted in our last letter, "51 Percent" debuted in 1989 sponsored by the college for women, Russell Sage College and public radio station WAMC. The series airs on 151 stations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Guam on the Voice of America/Europe, and on 400 stations in 127 countries worldwide via the Armed Forces Radio Network. Our college President, Dr. Sara Chapman serves as co-host of "51 Percent" along with Ms. Beth Engeler, of WAMC, who is the producer. The program has been honored by many organizations including the National Women's Political Caucus, The Association of Women in Radio and Television and the American Legion Auxiliary. We look forward to working with you. My local telephone: #301- 496-3559, FAX-301-402-1007. With best wishes, Sincerely, Luida Car Nee Linda E. Nee Trustee cc. Ms. Helen Thomas Bureau Chief, UPI THE SAGE COLLEGES. RUSSELL SAGE COLLEGE SAGE EVENING COLLEGE SAGE JCA SAGE GRADUATE SCHOOL JAN-17-1995 04:20 WMAL NEWS NO. 1 IN DC 2025370009 P.02 NEWSTALK WMAL am630 4400 Jenifer Street, NW Washington, DC 20015 202/686-3100 To: Office of the First Lady Attn: Karen Finney Fr: Martine Rodriguez Hi Karen, This is an interview request for Hillary Clinton on "The Bob Levey Show", WMAL-Radio. The show is a live call-in show, heard Monday-Friday, 10 am-Noon. We're looking at anytime in February or March, whenever she is available. Needless to say, we are flexible on this. I can be reached at (202) 895-2396 or (202) 686-3020. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank You, Martine Rodriguez A Capital Cities/ABC Owned Station TOTAL P.02 The T.J. Walker Show 2 Corporate Drive Suite 530 Clearwater. Fl. 813 573-4402 Fax 813 573-3501 January 11, 1995 Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Mrs. Clinton: I was happy to hear you express your fondness for talk radio when you were interviewed on ABC radio yesterday. You were quoted as saying that if the opportunity ever presented itself, you would love to be a part of a talk radio program. On behalf of the T.J. Walker Show, I would like to formally offer you a position as co-host of my show. The T.J. Walker program premiered on January 4, 1995--the same day the new Republican controlled Congress convened. Currently the program airs live 10:00 P.M. to Midnight (E.S.T.) The program is now syndicated in 30 markets across the country. Logistically, you will be able to serve as co-host from a phone hook-up at the White House. You could do as many or as few shows as your schedule permits. As co-host, you would have the option of setting the agenda of topics and of bringing on your own guests. My show, and I hope our show, will be different from the usual talk programs that dwell on negativism and cynicism. Together, we can tell the American people the truth about the good things that are happening to our country and the many fine accomplishments of the Clinton Administration. Unfortunately, at this time I cannot offer you a $4.5 million salary, but I'm sure we can work out something. Thanks for your consideration. Cordially, D.QWell T.J. Walker Host/Producer The T.J. Walker Show : 2:007PM : 96-11-1 : SENT BY:IBN #:8 JAN 11 '95 12:24 FR AMERICA'S TALKING 201 346 6682 TO 82024567805 P.02 AMERICA'S TALKING January 11, 1995 Ms. Karen Finney Office of the First Lady The White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Ms. Finney: This is a request inviting our First Lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton, to appear on our morning program, "America's Talking A.M." "America's Talking" is NBC's all-talk national cable network. "America's Talking A.M." focuses on what America is talking about. Sometimes humorous and sometimes serious, our show looks at topics and issues that are in the news and on the minds of Americans. We invite America to call-in and comment on issues. We air live Monday through Friday, 7AM to 9AM EST. We would be honored if the First Lady could appear on our program, at her earliest convenience. We would like to have her on for an entire hour and, if she would like, take calls from our viewers. If she is unable to be in the New York area, I would like to see if we could work out a remote out of Washington, D.C. Please let me know what I can do to arrange this interview. My direct number is (201) 346-6637. Thank you for your time and I look forward to speaking with you. Best regards, Joy Joy Marie Dumandan Talent Booker/Researcher "AMERICA'S TALKING A.M.' 2200 FLETCHER AVENUE FORT LEE, NJ 07024 Tel: 201-346-6777 A Service of NBC 01/11/95 09:47 '619 571 0326 KyXy RADIO 96.5 1 002/003 San Diego's Soft Hits To: Karen Finney From: Jennifer Parks Date: 1/11/95 Re: Hillary Clinton interview 8033 Linda Vista Road This is to request a phone interview with Hillary Clinton. We understand that First Lady Hillary Clinton is San Diego, CA currently doing radio interviews. We would be honored to have her on our Kicksy Morning Show. KyXy is the #1 Adult/Contemporary radio station in 92111 - 5187 the San Diego market. Our largest demographic is women 18-54. We would like to interview Mrs. Clinton anytime (619) 571-7600 between 6-8 a.m. (PST) LIVE (Monday-Friday) for five minutes OR at another time that is convenient for her to tape an interview. FA X(619)571-0326 Please call to confirm Mrs. Clinton's availability at (619) 571-7600. At that time, we can arrange the interview and I can explain the format of our morning show. If I am not in the office, Pat Brown or Sonny West could also assist you. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. recycled paper The T.J. Walker Show 2 Corponite Drive Suite 530 Clearwater. Fl. 813 573-4402 Fax 813 573 -3501 January 23, 1995 To: Lisa Caputo 202-456-7805 On this evening's "T.J. Walker Show" I discussed, in detail, the 5.6 million new jobs created by President Clinton during the last two years. I received a call from a Ms. Sharon Johnson who informed me that she was laid off during the Bush Administration. But she has fared much better during the Clinton Administration. During the last two years she has first, gotten a good, new job. Second, she has started her own successful small business. This women came across as sincere, genuine, and articulate. She was most appreciative of President Clinton and the work of your Administration. She attributed her success to Clinton policies. I suggest she may be helpful to you when you are seeking testimonials for radio and television commercials and videos. Ms. Sharon Johnson 3761 8th Ave. South St. Petersburg, FL 33711 813-822-6688 Cordially, Da. T.J. Walker Host/Producer "The T.J. Walker Show" b #:E NETWORK- : 1224-95 : SENT BY:IBN WMVU NEWS 900AM TALK January 16, 1995 Mr. Neel Lattimore Deputy Press Secretary Office of the First Lady The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. Lattimore: I am writing to follow-up on your discussion last Friday on WMVU's Woody & A1 Show regarding their invitation to Mrs. Clinton to co-host with them on Friday afternoon's between 4 and 6pm. First, a little about us, WMVU is a News/Talk AM radio station located in Nashua, NH. We serve the greater Merrimack Valley areas of Southern New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts. The program in question, "The Woody & A1 Show" airs every Friday from 4 to 6pm. Woody Woodland and B. Allan Sprague are the hosts. Woody is a democratic activist, ordained minister and serves as Public Relations Manager for Network Magazines which publishes monthly statewide. A1 is the President and Executive Director of the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters, is owner of The Bedford Granite Group, a highly respected ad agency in southern New Hampshire and a republican who brings to the program a lighter look at New Hampshire and national politics. In response to Mrs. Clinton's comments about being on a talk show, WMVU would like to formally extend to her an invitation to join Woody & A1 as a guest host every Friday for half an hour or more between 4 and 6pm via telephone, or when her schedule permits, live in the studio! If I can be of further assistance on this matter, please call me at (603) 883-9900. Woody, A1 and I appreciate your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Edward J. Lecius President/General Manager Nashua Community Broadcasting, Inc. 157 Main Dunstable Road Nashua, New Hampshire 03060 Tel: (603) 595-9688 Fax: (603) 881-8255 202 To Karen 4T6 TALK AMERICA Finng 6409 Radio Network 202 Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton 454 White House 7805 Washington, D.C. Dear Mrs. Clinton: There was a small piece in the Boston Herald this morning that you might be interested in doing a radio Talk show. If you have such an interest, I would like to offer you a program, at no cost, on our Talk America Radio Network. I would propose to you a Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning hour which you could originate from the White House or anywhere in the world you happen to be. The newest equipment would give you excellent voice reproduction quality and you could control all aspects of your program and take calls from listeners around the country if you wish. We have 240 affiliates around the country that we would offer the program to and, in addition, we would make the program available to every radio station in the United States via three satellites at no cost to them. I submit to you that such a program would be a wonderful vehicle for you to communicate with the American people on a one to one basis and we would be honcred if you would accept our invitation. Thank you for your consideration and best wishes. ala Crohan 500 West Cummings Park Woburn, MA 01801 Phone: 617-937-9390 Fax: 617-938-3740 Talk America Radio Network is I Division of Sports Final Radio Network. Inc. THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON TO: Lisa and Karen FR: Richard Strauss Rd RE: Attached Request DT: February 6, 1995 The attached letter is definitely worth doing. I talked with Bob Ellison and he thinks they are revising their request to include not just 90 seconds, but a fifteen minute interview. I strongly agree this would be good to do reaching the significant African American community. Please let me know how I can be of more help. Karen we should or This + make Since that The next time we do raded, be ] gnowld do this, Gary Hart + Jim AMERICAN URBAN RADIO NETWORKS 411 SEVENTH AVENUE SUITE 1500 PITTSBURGH, PA 15219-1905 (412) 456-4000 FAX: (412) 456-4040 struss- ® What do you January 20, 1995 knowabout Amer unban Radio Networks? should Ms. Lisa Caputo Special Assistant to the President & we do This? Press Secretary Office of the First Lady KF White House Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Ms. Caputo: First let me wish you a belated happy New Year. I hope 1995 is a prosperous one for both you and the administration. Just wanted to drop you a line and make a formal request of the First Lady. We are currently in the process of of developing a one hour "Mother's Day" tribute which we are planning to air May 14th (Mother's Day) on a number of urban formated radio stations across the country and would like to include Mrs. Clinton. This music intensive entertainment special will include interviews with such artists as Anita Baker, Vanessa Williams, Barry White, Brandy and BeBe & CeCe Winans. Music in the special will pay tribute to mothers songs like "I'll Always Love My Mama" by the Intruders and "Grandma's Hands" by Bill Withers. It promises to be an exciting and entertaining tribute and we'd like the First Lady to be a part of it. We would like to provide her with ninety seconds to deliver a special message and wish listeners a happy Mother's Day. The message would be aired unedited in the special and we would take excerpts and use them in our national newscasts, after the special has aired. Enclosed please find a background folder on the network, including a list of stations that air our programming. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call. You may reach me directly at 412-456-4039. I look forward to your favorable response. Cordiall Juny Roper Jervy Lopes, President Program Operations & Affiliations I Think we RF yrs should consider Please have ICF Strains Part Then or The radio needs ence I / DEC-06-1994 14:53 FROM Christian Science BC TO 912024567805 P.02 Lisa Caputo White House Press Office MONITOR FAX: 202-456-7805 December 6, 1994 Dear Ms. Caputo, I am writing to request an interview with Ms. Hillary Rodham Clinton for the RADIO Weekend Edition of Monitor Radio. Sharon Basco, the host of the show, would A BROADCAST SERVICE OF THE CHRISTIAN conduct the interview. SCIENCE MONITOR Ms. Basco has been the host and senior producer of Monitor radio's Weekend Edition for more than three years. Her radio experience includes arts reporting for National Public Radio, and hosting at Boston's WGBH-FM. She also worked for Monitor Television, reporting on the arts for the evening news. Before coming to broadcast, she was a print journalist with long experience as an arts critic, as well as writing about the environment, and general assignment reporting for daily newspapers. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Chicago Sun, Washingtonian Magazine, and many other publications. The interview would entail issues that Ms. Clinton is involved in, how she has dealt with the attention she has received from the press and others, what she hopes to accomplish between now and the end of President Clinton's first term. This interview would be part of a series we are doing with internationally renowned political women such as Hanan Ashrawi, who heads an independent Palestinian human rights commission. As this would be pre-recorded, it would be cut down for time if necessary. We would like to set up this interview at Ms. Clinton's convenience. The only days that are difficult for us are Fridays as we record the show that day. We have a studio in Washington, D.C., at 910 16th St. NW, or we could send an engineer to a place of her choice to record her as we conduct a phone interview. I am faxing you information on Monitor Radio. If you need additional information, please call me at 617-450-7253. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Monigue Nazmeth Monique Nazareth Associate Producer Monitor Redio Monitor Radio One Norway Street, C-20 Boston, MA 02115.3122 USA Tel 617,450,7001 Fax 617.450.2905 DEC-06-1994 14:53 FROM Christian Science BC TO 912024567805 P.03 A Global Perspective 24 Hours-a-Day M Radio is the 24-hour EARLY EDITION "Through your programs, 1 learn roadcast edition of The Christian Early Edition is public radio's first look at the day's more about the world and other news. Hosted by veteran journalist Steve Delaney, it is science Monitor. 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RADIO A BROADCAST SERVICE OF THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR DISTRISUTED PRI Public Rodio Increational" 01/11/95 11:39 + 112024567805 NO.587 P002 STAR*94FM Richard -no Today's Best Music To:MRS, HILLARY CLINTON'S OFFICE FROM: STEVE McCoy/MORNING HOST WSTR IN ATLANTA DATE: 1/11/94 WE WOULD LIKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE YOU ON OUR MORNING SHOW HERE IN ATLANTA DURING OUR MORNING DRIVE SHOW. SIMILAR TO THE INTERVIEWS YOU HAVE DONE WITH ToM JOYNER AND WITH WWDB IN PHILD. WE HAVE TWO HOST IN THE MORNING STEVE McCOY & VIKKI LOCKE, BOTH LONG TIME DEMOCRATS AND BOTH WHO SUPPORT THE CLINTON ADMISTRATION. WE WOULD OFFER MRS CLINTON, THE CHANCE TO TALK ABOUT SUBJECTS YOU WOULDLIKE TO COVER WITH AN ATLANTA AUDIENCE No CALL IN'S HAVE TO BE TAKEN IF YOU WOULD PREFER. STEVE AND VIKKI HAVE THE LONGEST RUNNING MORNING SHOW IN ATLANTA RADIO AND HAVE BECOME QUITE A STAPLE OF MORNING WAKE-UP, MAY WE HEAR A "YES" FROM YOU SOON. WE WOULD TRULY BE HONORED, 404-238-9470-voice MAIL DIRECT 404-261-2970 STATION LINE BUSINESS HOURS 404-365-9026 FAX Steve McCay One Capital City Plaza/3350 Peachtree Road, N.E./Penthouse/Atianta, GA 30326/(404) 261-2970 Minnesota Public Radio 45 Fast Seventh Street, Saint Paul. MN 55101-2274 Tel 612-290-1500 Fax 612-290-1260 January 30, 1995: Karen Finney, Press Office, Office of the First Lady Fax 202/456-7805 Dear Ms. Finney: I read a recent article by David Maraniss in the Washington Post National Weekly Edition in which First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton is quoted as saying she is interested in speaking on radio talk shows --at least on "shows where people are willing to talk instead of yell. I am writing to invite the First Lady to be our guest on the Minnesota Public Radio "MIDDAY" program, which is an hour long program with a single guest. It is hosted by our most senior news anchor, Gary Eichten, and is heard throughout Minnesota and parts of Iowa, Wisconsin, Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and North and South Dakota. The program features calls from our public radio listeners, and they "talk" and don't "yell." Former Vice President Walter Mondale comes in to the studio at least once a year to do a program like this, and former Senator Dave Durenberger and current Senators Paul Wellstone and Rod Grams have been frequent hour-long guests. I believe they have all found the experience to be worthwhile and have remarked afterward about the quality of the calls and the discussion. We would be honored to have the First Lady be our guest on one of these programs. It is a daily program which is broadcast LIVE fom 12-1 Central Time, and is repeated on tape at 9 p.m. for our evening audience. We could arrange studio space and satellite time from National Public Radio or WAMU or Monitoradio in Washington, at the First Lady's convenience. Please let me know if you are interested in doing a program like this. Thank you for considering this request. Sincerely, Sara meyer Sara Meyer, Producer Minnesota Public Radio fax 612/290-1295 telephone 612/290-1468. KSJN 99.5 FM/KNOW 91.1 FM/KNOW 1330 AM St. Paul/Minneapolis KRSU 01.3 FM Appleton KCRB 88.5 FM Bemidji/Grand Rapids KBPR 90.7 FM Brainerd KLCD 80.5 FM/KLNI 88.7 FM Decorah WSCD 92.0 FM/WSCN 100.5 PM Duluth/Superior KCCM 91.1 FM/KCCD 90.3 FM Fargo/Moorhead WGGL 91.1 FM Houghton KXLC 91.1 FM La Cresecnt/La Crease KISE 917 FM/KZSE 90.7 FM Rocbester/Austin/Winona KNIR 90.1 FM/KNSR 88.0 FM St. Cloud/Collegeville KGAC 90.5 FM/KNGA 91.5 PM St. Peter/Mankato KRSD 88.1 FM Sioux Falls KWRV 91.9 FM Sun Valley KQMN 91.5 FM/KNTN 1027 FM Thief River Falls WIRR 90.0 FM Virginia/Hibbing KRSW 917 FM Worthington/Marshatt