UNIVERSITY SAYS “NO” TO LOUISVILLE OFFER TO PRESERVE TRIPLE A IN CINCINNATI • RESEARCH GIG AVAILABLE • WELCOME TO “THE MEN’S ROOM”

This is perhaps the last chapter in the sad story of WNKU, once a great Triple A noncom in the Cincinnati market. Northern Kentucky University (NKU) sold the remaining two WNKU properties – WNKE, New Boston, OH and WNKN, Middletown, OH – to Educational Media Foundation (EMF) for an undisclosed amount. Last year WNKU sold the primary station, WNKU 89.7 FM to Bible Broadcasting.

In a letter to WNKU's supporters, Louisville Public Media's (LPM) Michael Skolar said LPM offered $5 million to NKU for 105.9 WNKN – $3.5 million in cash and $1.5 million in services. 

NKU said “No way” to what seems like a terrific offer that would be a “win win” for all concerned.

LPB had planned to use WNKN as a repeater of Triple A WFPK, Louisville. The goal was retain the Triple A format in Cincinnati while pursuing a possible upgrade of WNKN's facilities.

Here is Northern Kentucky University’s only comment regarding the transaction:

Our first obligation is to our students, and we will make the decision that best satisfies the financial responsibility we have to them.  The Board of Regents has not voted on this. When it does, the action will be a matter of public record.”

KEN SAYS: Cold as ice. Of course NKU can do what they want with their FCC licenses. But the university’s lack of grace will now become part their brand. Look at it this way, there is one less “accidental broadcaster” now. Moving forward, folks at university licenses should ask this question: How committed is your university to the mission and purpose of public broadcasting?

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THE MEN’S ROOM WANTS TO MAKE A NATIONAL STINK

Commercial rock station KISW, Seattle has announced that their afternoon drive program The Men’s Room will be nationally syndicated starting Monday, June 5^th. Westwood One will handle distribution and ad sales for the program.

In a world where content is king, even crappy content is a commodity. The Men’s Room has been a ratings mainstay on KISW since 2004. The show is a gross out combination of classic rock cuts and male-oriented banter. This program makes Beavis & Butthead look like scholars.

The Men's Room crew has a sausage festival

Here are some of the “rules” of The Men’s Room:

BATHROOM ETIQUETTE

• No excessive or undue conversation in the restroom

• Keep eyes forward whenever possible

• Always close the stall door, even when going #1

• If you have an option, never use the urinal / Stall right next to a man who is already underway

• No phone conversations in a public restroom, however camera phone pictures are permitted

• Don't touch a man who is taking a leak
 

• Do not bring food with you to the bathroom. (John)

• If in a non-public restroom, and you use the last of the toilet paper, you must replace the roll

• Before you enter a stall, do a foot check to make sure no one is in there

Now this is what I call entertainment!