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Sep 23Liked by James Earl Owens

Hi James. This is top of mind for me; we met at the Diversity roundtable earlier this week. I am the founder of Capital District LATINOS, Dan Irizarry, and was a semi-regular panelist until February. I was cancelled by Joe Donahue & company for an observation I made regarding a listener letter, during a discussion about immigration. I was told the station could not tolerate a “joke” about the disabled. Nevertheless, after a six year stint, I was disinvited. I am in complete agreement with your analysis, as I commented at the live roundtable. Keep raising the contradictions.

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Thanks for the note! I would love to talk more, Dan. I'd love to hear more about your experience with what its like coordinating and communicating with the wamc people. Maybe we could talk on email or maybe we could have a quick phone call? Do you know other panelists who've been disinvited? Have you talked with Barbara Smith? I have so many questions! I would love to know your insights. You can reach me at james@Jamesearlowensphd.com

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