From:
http://www.themilwaukeechannel.com/news/3901171/detail.html
Controversial radio talk show host Mark Belling was off the air Monday.
The move from WISN Radio owners Clear Channel Communications came two weeks after Belling used a racial slur to describe Mexican immigrants.
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When Belling's fans tuned in for the show Monday, this is what they heard.
"WISN (radio) Milwaukee is adamantly opposed to the use of racially offensive language. As a result of his comment and subsequent actions, Mark Belling is currently not on the air. We regret that this incident occurred, and we look forward to educating the public about ethnic diversity. Our focus is to rebuild relations with the Milwaukee community. We now invite you to listen to the Sean Hannity show on new talk 1130 WISN."
A statement from Clear Channel said Belling will return to the air, but does not say when.
Also Monday, protestors clashed outside the television station that currently airs the Belling and Co. television show.
In a written statement WDJT's general manager said, "The station ownership and management does not condone the use of racial slurs."
WISN-TV continues to hear from many viewers who believe Belling is in some way connected to WISN-TV. He is not. Belling does not work for the television station. He works for WISN Radio, which is owned by a different company than owns the television station.
Who else finds this unbelievably--nearly unspeakably--ironic?