[Wamvan] CKNW/CFOX/Global Hosts Sexism Re: Women in Politics

[Susan Hughson]

Phone calls done

Sue

On Dec 16, 2014, at 1:33 PM, Jarrah <jarrahhodge at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi folks,
> 
> This morning there was a simulcast of the Jeff O'Neil show on CKNW and CFOX. O'Neil suggested to his co-hosts, Chris Gailus and Squire Barnes from Global, that they ask Justin Trudeau to say whether he would, "F*, Kill or Marry" Health Minister Rona Ambrose ("the beautiful Rona Ambrose"), Laureen Harper, and former Governor General Michaelle Jean. 
> 
> If you want to listen to the segment it's in the Audio Vault from 7 a.m. this morning at just past 16 minutes in (http://www.cknw.com/audio-vault/).
> 
> A few folks are looking at formal complaints (thanks for the idea, Donna!) but given how fast things move in media/social media I think an immediate pushback is also warranted and may be successful in at least getting an apology.  
> 
> Can I ask WAM!mers to take a minute to call the two station switchboards (CKNW is 604-331-2711 and CFOX is 604-684-7221 to register a complaint? And if you're on Twitter, please also tweet to @jeffoneilshow, @chrisgailus, @sbarnesglobal, @cknw and @cfoxvan. If you feel like using the YWCA campaign hashtag #NOTokay, I'd say it would be appropriate.
> 
> Thanks all!
> 
> Jarrah
> 
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