Don Imus, Made and Betrayed by his Mouth, Dead at 79
Dec 27, 2019 The radio "shock jock" turned offensive behavior into enormous ratings.
The Return of Don Imus
Nov 2, 2007 After a nine-month hiatus from the American airwaves, professional provocateur Don Imus has signed on with New York's WABC-AM. Although the station's president says he's "thrilled" to bring Imus' "unique brand of humor" and "knowledge of the issues" to WABC, others are less than pleased about the shock jock's comeback.A Farewell to ‘Black America’
Oct 9, 2007 The cliché does not mean much anymore. It's time to start seeing African-Americans as Americans, period.The Imus Distraction
Apr 17, 2007 Truthdig's resident analyst of racial politics argues that the firing of Don Imus will not alleviate the more pressing problems plaguing the black community.Imus Moves to Al-Qaida Network
Apr 14, 2007 The satirist says the embattled shock jock has found the perfect venue for his hate-filled rhetoric.
Horse’s Ass
Apr 13, 2007
CBS Cans Imus
Apr 13, 2007 Amid the furor over radio host Don Imus' comments about the Rutgers women's basketball team last week, and following MSNBC's decision to stop simulcasting his program on that network, CBS has decided to give him the boot from his show.
Welcome to the Boys’ Club
Apr 12, 2007 Shocking behavior from a shock jock is by definition unremarkable. But what bothers Bill Boyarsky about Don Imus, besides his latest racist outburst, is how some mainstream journalists have become his cronies -- and his defenders -- in order to bask in his spotlight.
MSNBC Drops Imus
Apr 12, 2007 MSNBC announced it will no longer air "Imus in the Morning," as the uproar over the radio host's racist comment continues and several prominent sponsors withdrew advertising. CBS, which controls the radio version of Imus' show, has not said whether it too will cancel the program or merely stick with a suspension.
