It looks like the country’s broadcast regulator is finally catching up with the wants of the people, at least in one regard. They’re getting down to the finer points of changing the way we subscribe to cable and satellite television channels. Â …
Cutting the Cable and Dish Read More »
Last Friday morning, judgment day for Joe Fontana, The Big Show on 98.1 Free-FM had a bit of fun with the Mayor’s plight. Actually, our verdict wheel was a lot of fun and it even got us some ink in The National Post. Everyone who spun got a can of Italian Wedding soup and I believe the result was “guilty”. Â …
Our Criminal Mayor Read More »
Now that one of the nastiest and most impolite elections is finally over, I can share with you a few of the lower points of the campaign that you didn’t hear or read. Â …
What a Bunch of Cards Read More »
A thoughtful journalist friend recently posted to Facebook a viral YouTube video of a teen playing her guitar and singing.  The girl is very attractive and the featured aspect of the video is her ample breasts that wiggle with every motion of her arm.  My friend’s question was, is it exploitation if you do it to yourself? …
The Perils of Social Media …And Life in General Read More »
Honestly, I think it’s our duty in a democracy to give half a hoot about an election campaign. Or shut your pie hole! Â And I randt. Â …
Brandt’s Randt – Wake Up and Smell the Election Campaign!Read More »
Brandt’s Randt – Wake Up and Smell the Election Campaign! Read More »
I’m not a conspiracy theorist by nature. I believe terrorists who hijacked planes brought down the twin towers in Manhattan, for example. But I have developed a new theory that is the only possible explanation for why smart people are so distracted by stupid things. …
Brandt’s Randt – Government Sleight of Hand Read More »
The political developments on Friday were not only fun to cover, but amusing to witness. Â You could tell the age of the person writing the stories by how much they knew about the political process. Â …
Political Games People Play Read More »
Out and about yesterday I heard what I thought was one of the saddest admissions from a professional at his workplace. …
Doing What You Love, Not Being What You Do Read More »
Last week, even though it was flashback week on the blog, a Brandt’s Randt occurred as usual. This one pretty much speaks for itself. St. Joseph’s Hospital in London is preparing its budget for the new year starting in April. And it galls me. …
Brandt’s Randt – Fat Cats and Kittens Read More »
Because every family has a Rob Ford, doesn’t it? Â …
Belated Valentine for Family Day Read More »
It’s Sunday shopping all over again. Convenience store owners versus the government, over expanding sales of beer outside of the Beer Store. Â …
Brandt’s Randt – Beer Sales in Convenience StoresRead More »
Brandt’s Randt – Beer Sales in Convenience Stores Read More »
I took some heat from fellow BJs – Broadcast Journalists – last week for a tweet I put out after Kathleen Wynne held a news conference to announce the changes to minimum wage.  You’re likely aware that minimum wage has been frozen at $10.25 since 2010 and it will go up in June to$11/hr. The province will also table a bill to tie future increases to inflation. …
The Issue at Hand Read More »