Video:Rush Says Nothing On His Program Is Staged – Ever

Unfortunately, it became necessary this week, for Rush to explain to audience  that he doesn’t take callers from paid actors, a charge, that  he maintains, doesn’t even make much business sense for a show like his.

The story he’s referring to, originally appeared in The Tablet Magazine on the 11th of February, and suggested that shows like Limbaugh’s, Hannity’s, and Beck’s take fake, paid callers:

“I was surprised that it seemed so open,” the actor told me in an interview. “There was really no pretense of covering it up.”

Curious, the actor did some snooping and learned that Premiere On Call was a service offered by Premiere Radio Networks, the largest syndication company in the United States and a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, the entertainment and advertising giant. Premiere syndicates some of the more sterling names in radio, including Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, and Sean Hannity. But a great radio show depends as much on great callers as it does on great hosts: Enter Premiere On Call.

“Premiere On Call is our new custom caller service,” read the service’s website, which disappeared as this story was being reported (for a cached version of the site click here). “We supply voice talent to take/make your on-air calls, improvise your scenes or deliver your scripts. Using our simple online booking tool, specify the kind of voice you need, and we’ll get your the right person fast. Unless you request it, you won’t hear that same voice again for at least two months, ensuring the authenticity of your programming for avid listeners.”

Rush clarifies, it’s FM morning shows that use these types of paid actors:

 

Video: James O’Keefe “Punks” NPR

This is only part one of the latest investigation by journalist/provocateur, James O’Keefe.

In this production, Senior VP of Development of the NPR Foundation, Ron Schiller, is shown discussing a potential donation from a phony Muslim Brotherhood front group set-up by O’Keefe’s team. While discussing the importance of NPR, Mr. Schiller expresses his views on conservatives, the Tea Party, Republicans, Zionist and much more.

Now that’s what I call “one of the greatest gonzo pranks of all time” —because it helps expose what an appalling organization NPR is.

I don’t know what I’m more appalled by – the fact that this dope from the supposedly “unbiased NPR” spent so much time slamming conservatives, the fact that he would even consider taking money from an anti-Semitic Muslim Brotherhood fronted group, of the risible fact that he thinks NPR would do better without public funding. It’s a three-way tie.

Breitbart TV updated: NPR responds: In Video: NPR Exec Slams Tea Party, Questions Need For Federal Funds

“The fraudulent organization represented in this video repeatedly pressed us to accept a $5 million check, with no strings attached, which we repeatedly refused to accept. We are appalled by the comments made by Ron Schiller in the video, which are contrary to what NPR stands for. Mr. Schiller announced last week that he is leaving NPR for another job.”

I bet they’re mostly appalled by his statement that NPR would do better without public funding.

UPDATE:

Big Journalism: NPR Round-up: Cantor Calls for Defunding, Senior VP Canned, Juan Williams Responds…

UPDATE II:

In an interview with Hugh Hewitt, James O’ Keefe said, “As far as their statement about…”we didn’t take the $5 million – we didn’t take the bait…that’s something that people are going to find  more about as we move forward in the coming days”.

UPDATE: III:

Predictably,  the left-wing media is characterizing the above video as “heavily edited,” suggesting fraud, even though the entire uncut video is available for viewing at O’Keefe’s website, Project Veritas.

UPDATE IV:

NPR Ousts The Other Schiller!

Others blogging:

Hot Air: Undercover video: NPR exec says NPR would be “far better off” without federal funds

The Daily Caller NPR executives caught on tape bashing conservatives and Tea Party, touting liberals

Ace of Spades HQ: NPR Exec: Why Yes, We’d Love Some Of That Sweet, Sweet Muslim Brotherhood Money. It’s Much Better Than Money From Those Racist Tea Party Perople (Though We Happily Take That Too)

Patterico: Shocker: Latest O’Keefe Video Catches (Now Former) NPR Exec Decrying Tea Partiers as Stupid Racists

Redstate: NPR’s Ron Schiller: Ot-nay oo-tay ight-bray.

NewsBusters: Brent Bozell Calls on Congress to Pull Plug on NPR’s Propaganda Machine

AmSpecBlog: Departing NPR Exec Laments Jewish Control of Newspapers

Doug Powers at Michelle Malkin: Reason #7,924 to Defund NPR: They’d Be ‘Far Better Off’

ROGER SIMON: The Protocols Of The Elders of NPR.

“What this video reveals most of all is the cultural and ideological ignorance of modern liberalism.”

Doug Ross @ Journal: Excellent News: NPR Willing to Partner With Muslim Brotherhood to Combat Zionist Agenda Using Your Tax Dollars!

Linked by Michelle Malkin, thanks!

Video: Speeches From The Iowa Faith And Freedom Event

Here are the speeches from the five Republican Presidential candidates who spoke at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Event, last night, attended and covered by Duane Lester, All American Blogger. Since no front-runner has emerged yet,  it’s a good idea for us to listen to what these guys have to say, every chance we get. All the speeches were good, but one really stood out for me, this time. Watch these and see what you think:

The great Herman Cain shares his three guiding principles, “Do what’s right”, “empowerment, not entitlement”, ” “It’s not about us”:

video via The Right Scoop.