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By V

October 21, 2009 1:39 PM | Link to this

Mr. Scinto someone who respects you greatly said I should speak with you about an important issue.

By Bob540

April 15, 2009 11:41 PM | Link to this

Brett’s an idiot. That is clear. I hope to hear Mike again soon.

By Tom

April 10, 2009 11:09 PM | Link to this

I’ve been listening to wdao and it’s the worst radio station on the radio.

By bill frum spryngfield

March 24, 2009 4:16 PM | Link to this

part 4. mike, i thynk ur wrong 4 saying it was political. ur making ur firing an issue 4 neo-cons, who uv blasted lately-2 take up ur cause. il end by saying this. i think jim johnson, has made a terrible mistake. 1 that he continues 2 make worse by frum what i understand he wont address,and refuses 2 let callers 2 xpressions 1 question the decision.all i no is when i c*m home i wont hav a sho 2 call or listen 2 frum 12-2 each day-and thats sad.

By bill frum spryngfield

March 24, 2009 4:00 PM | Link to this

part 2. being the murdering raping, terorist he was-mike blu me up. mike 4 that 1st year or so would infuriate me, but he made me laff, so id listen. he would, unlike ecton tho, listen 2, and get 2 no his callers. so i wasnt just listening 2 mike, but, victor, n mr. davis, n ndependent mike, n the other regular callers iso enjoyed. so, after awhile, i liked mike, cause i loved his show. now i jus wached a clip of mike doin a news piece saying it was political, and i dont blieve that and think mi

By bill frum spryngfield

March 24, 2009 3:37 PM | Link to this

i left town on march the 4th for medical reasons. the next day i was shocked with a call saying my man mike was fired. y, i asked, not sure-sumthyng 2 do wit advertising. what! wdao has no advertising, all there commercials r 4 wdao shows. ive been n the va hospital n clevelabd all this tyme and havent had the tyme 2 run this story down till 2day. i loved mikes sho, it took me about a year 2 figure out it was just that- a sho. i remember my first call, i called on columbus day blssting chris 4 b

By Sacramento CA

March 24, 2009 12:16 PM | Link to this

Today, I woke up to Scinto’s voice on a nationally syndicated radio talk show. He did a GREAT job! During the years I worked at Wright-Patt, everyday, I tuned in to Mike’s show. I felt I personally knew he and his regular callers. Even though I’m no longer in Ohio, I can’t imagine WDAO’s talk shows’ continued success without a voice such as Scinto’s. We blacks need to open our minds to someone else’s opinions, even when it’s about Obama.

By Bret

March 20, 2009 12:03 PM | Link to this

How does it feel to have a Black man for a President? Oh, the irony!!! Hail President Obama! Mike this should have happened long ago! You are a buffoon! If you were really smart you’d look up one of those internet radio venues and host your own show but you’re not as smart as you claim you are. Good riddance. I’ll miss the show. I will not miss the way you mishandled people.

By Bret

March 20, 2009 12:00 PM | Link to this

. I don’t feel sorry for you or your family. You milked the situation as long as you could. I hope that Mr. Johnson puts an African American in your place. I didn’t realize you were gone until I did an internet search & found this out.

Stop talking about your adopted daughter in an effort to garner sympathy. You knew she was disabled when you adopted her so stop trying to get sympathy for it. I know you’re getting some sort of assistance to deal with her medical issues.

By Bret

March 20, 2009 11:59 AM | Link to this

You don’t have a college degree but you were given a forum to make change if you wanted to. You didn’t take advantage of it. Every time I listened to you brag about how you have so much money and don’t have to work and if you were fired on Monday you’d have a job on Tuesday how’s that going? In this economy, it truly is sad that a man whose career is built on make believe has all of these offers you speak about and people who truly need jobs aren’t even getting one phone call telling them th

By Bret

March 20, 2009 11:57 AM | Link to this

Mike,

You really had no sympathy for the common man. In fact, you used the common man in Dayton to boost your career. You belittled people all of the time. You though you were pulling the wool over everyone’s eyes. You were permitted to call in to & be patched through on your cell when you were late multiple times. Most listeners weren’t smart enough to figure that out. You were fortunate that you were able to make a career out of running your big mouth for as long as you have.

By Vicki M

March 19, 2009 4:35 PM | Link to this

I started as a teen with WDAO & Raymond Graham on Backpage. Loved participating because he was a great local host. When he left I wandered to WHIO because at that time they offered a variety of views from local hosts. As soon as they went syndicated conservative 24/7 I turned them off. Never liked Ecton’s style but Scinto was interesting whether I agreed with him or not. Sad how talk radio has gotten away from offering variety & local voices. There’s always internet radio & podcasts Mike…

By Joe the electrician

March 17, 2009 6:11 PM | Link to this

I thought mike was on a really long vacation. I have been in need of my mike fix for two weeks now. Mike, I hope you can find something in the area. I would like to see another station in the area plaese put mike back on the air. Is Michael and francess gone too? I was hoping it was just vacation time. I enjoyed listening to expresions I and II never call but always listened. I will have to say on most talk shows I can predict what the show was going to be about, but not Scinto’s show.

By James

March 15, 2009 8:40 PM | Link to this

Some of the comments are funny from the former listerns of Mike Scinto. I listened everyday to all the talk shows on WDAO and like some I’m disappointed there’s only one talk show. I listened on Sunday and through the week, I like Michael, Frances and Nickcole, people need to over it. I don’t hear anyone else crying about losing there job, get over it and move on!!!!!

By Mike Scinto

March 14, 2009 12:29 PM | Link to this

plus we just NEED a break now and then as a result. I miss you all……….I’m relaxing….when i can…and realizing things can turn completely around….who knows. Hope to talk to all of you soon!

By Mike Scinto

March 14, 2009 12:23 PM | Link to this

I am not holding my breath but…….i never would have thought I would have been there in the historic move 10 years ago………so anything can happen…….it’s in God’s hands….as for my time off………as most of you know our adopted daughter has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, is blind, delayed and has scoliosis. She obviously requires 24/7 care from us….and has numerous therapies and surgical stays every year. My wife’s career is a whole lot less flexible than mine.

By Mike Scinto

March 14, 2009 12:22 PM | Link to this

I am not holding my breath but…….i never would have thought I would have been there in the historic move 10 years ago………so anything can happen…….it’s in God’s hands….as for my time off………as most of you know our daughter has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, is blind, delayed and has scoliosis. She obviously requires 24/7 care from us….and has numerous therapies and surgical stays every year. My wife’s career is a whole lot less flexible than mine.

By Mike Scinto

March 14, 2009 12:17 PM | Link to this

but i would need to be allowed to be (within the boundaries of good morals and FCC rules) the entertaining talk host i have been throughout my career….and be allowed to criticize anything, or anybody in government that I choose to….and let you as well. I loved going in every single day and truly looked forward to talking to each and every one of you! All Jin needs to do is say let’s get back in the saddle again and I am there. He did tell me, as we parted, taht we’d see how things developed

By Mike Scinto

March 14, 2009 12:13 PM | Link to this

To answer some questions……I have had numerous offers BUT they are all out of town. I love what I do but not enough to uproot my wife and kids. If I were going to do that I could have taken one of these offers over the years…….there have been standing offers. I am happy here, Dayton is our home and we have no plans of moving. ……..Would I go back to work at WDAO? Without hesitation. I said already that I love the station and respect Jim Johnson….and consider him a friend.

By Mike Scinto

March 14, 2009 12:08 PM | Link to this

I assumed this was a two week old issue and was done. I was astounded when I got one of the callers I still get daily from listeners, to see if anything has changed, to tell me people are STILL commenting on the story on here. I decided to take a look today and was knocked off my feet! This has taken on a life of its own. And I am still being contacted to do interviews about what happened. There are some great comments on here and some people who need to spend a few months on a shrink’s couch.

By Marc Foxx

March 13, 2009 4:31 PM | Link to this

I must say it is going to be embarassing to just have only Ecton to listen to. The way he butchers the english language is terrible, by mis-pronouncing $1.00 and $5.00 words. Ecton and Brown were good at doing that. Some times I would wonder if the two of them ever graduated from high school. Anyway Mike there are plenty of right wing radion stations up and down the AM dial. Besides anytime one of you syndicated buddies need you to fill in for them, you got a gig.

By Marc Foxx

March 13, 2009 4:14 PM | Link to this

Another point is this, the only good reason for Mr. Johnson firing you. Would have been for all of the time you take off. I would say to myself all the time, if it were anyone else at the station they would have been fired along time ago. I thought you and Mr. J. tight like that. I use to joke to myself saying, “Ecton want work no more than he has to, Brown is a jamacan, he does his, Ecton, and yours Scinto. And you Mike are a lazy American.”

By Marc Foxx

March 13, 2009 4:06 PM | Link to this

Another point I would like to make is that I think Mr. Johnson was spineless firing you the way he did. I know your ratings surpassed Ecton and Brown by a landslide. That’s why it took two of them, and one of you to do a show. Even though our community didn’t like many things that you said. You were entertaining. And you kept the callers, calling listening. Waiting to see what your were going to say next.

By Marc Foxx

March 13, 2009 3:59 PM | Link to this

Hey Mike,

I disagreed with you more than agreed. But you were far better than all the syndicated conservative talking Arses on radio. Even you must admit, a person could be in a coma for five years and come out of it. And conservative radio and tv talking arses would be screaming about the same thing. Enough of this preaching to the choir. That is what helped through them out of office. I give props to you for seeing the damage they do 24/7 hate radio. You were different and that was a relief

By The MOG

March 12, 2009 12:46 PM | Link to this

The great thing about Mike’s show was that at least 50-60% of the show was dialogue between he and the callers. We knew that Mike was a Conservative Republican, but he allowed and debated differring view points. He established rapport and built relationships with the listeners. I really looked forward to 12-2. I leave with this thought. Mike worked for 10 years under the leadership of a Black man. For me, that speaks highly of his character. Capitalism has it ups and downs.

By Beetle Bailey

March 11, 2009 2:23 PM | Link to this

Well that explains why Mike got fire. Lack of intelligence…

By Richard

March 11, 2009 8:47 AM | Link to this

I’ve been reading most of the letters, let’s remember talk radio is entertainment, a pentions, communicating and debating. That’s what I enjoyed about all of WDAO talk shows not just Mikes show. I worked in radio for years and intelligence does not always make a good talk show host, the best talk show host in dayton was Raymond Graham, people use to love and hate him but they listened every Sunday, being smart doesn’t make you good, entertainment make you good just ask Rush.

By booboo

March 10, 2009 9:10 PM | Link to this

Hey Henry I hope you get not only the show, but I hope you win and place also.

By THE NIGHT WALKER

March 9, 2009 5:25 PM | Link to this

I was hoping Fox would hire Tavis Smiley to replace that weak kneed Alan Combs. Tavis v/s Sean, now that’s my kind of heavy weight fight.

Mike was at WDAO 10 yrs I believe. To be honest I think Henry could do the job, but I ‘m not sure the station could afford him.

By Toni

March 9, 2009 11:51 AM | Link to this

Why is anyone surprised that an anti Obama right winged conservative was fired from a radio station that is very liberal minded (ownership as well as listenership). I was more surprised that he was hired and lasted this long.

You NEVER see conservative media outlets giving liberals such valued positions. When you see liberals on Fox they are used as nothing but punching bags to push the Fox agenda.

By THE NIGHT WALKER

March 9, 2009 8:40 AM | Link to this

I forgot to ask if you think we should call Mike “THE T.O. OF TALK” from now on? I like that name for him and think is it very funny Henry.

By THE NIGHT WALKER

March 9, 2009 8:37 AM | Link to this

Henry I’ve been reading your comments and at first I didn’t get it, but I think you are the only one so far to get it right. I listen to you all the time on the air and you always seem to be articulate and very wise. I’m a big Mike Scinto fan, but he should known better than to disobey the owner. I’m very right wing, but if Mike had a problem with the station policy he should have quit. A lot of the callers are very biased to the left.

By Henry

March 8, 2009 11:36 PM | Link to this

I’m sure you believe that to be true, but your feelings don’t supercede facts. I’ve known Michael for close to 35 years. You can believe he was surprised Scinto got away with as much as he did. Scinto says he respects Mr. Johnson, but evidently that respect didn’t extent to Mr. Johnson’s position. Scinto is a great great talent. He’s just not managible. He’s “The T.O of Talk.”

As for Francis, that is another story entirely. Let’s not even go there.

By James

March 8, 2009 10:04 PM | Link to this

Henry, Michael Ecton does always agree with Jim Johnson because you can hear it on his show, the only one who looked at things the other way was Frances and he’s not there anymore.

By HENRY

March 8, 2009 8:57 PM | Link to this

James;

Scinto is an exceptional talk show host and on many occassions he was right on target. Whay you fail to undersatnd is tha Mike works for WADO. He doesn’t own it. Michael Ecton doesn’t always agree with Mr. Johnson but he has enough sense to keep his job. As for Concerned comments I suspect dayton is in for a change.

By concerned conservative

March 8, 2009 12:20 PM | Link to this

If Mike Scinto was such a poor radio emcee, why wasn’t he fired long before now? From the blogs, it appears he has been at the station quite awhile. That being said, it is extremely clear that Scinto was fired because of his comments regarding the ‘obama regime’ which is doing everything in its power to destroy our great country. Oh, yeah, look how our great homosexual, alcoholic mayor has run Dayton into the ground—and they just keep re-electing her.

By James

March 7, 2009 8:12 PM | Link to this

Dr. Henry Essick

I’ve listened to you on the show and remember you would suck-up to Mike Scinto and you would always have something to say about dayton, now your sucking-up to Jim Johnson for scinto’s job. That showes your true colors Dr. Henry Essick.

By Bob540

March 5, 2009 11:02 PM | Link to this

I thought part of his impact was to make “sissy pants” acceptable. Don’t you agree, Drill Sergeant?

Should Mike ever require shelter, I’m sure Cathy and Tony would come to his “you’re crazy” aid.

By dude

March 5, 2009 3:41 PM | Link to this

He was already using a 16 oz water glass….

That’s why he was son nuts. CHave you checked out his followers? The dude sure had an impact on Drezel.

By Bob540

March 5, 2009 3:13 PM | Link to this

More time to enjoy his “two adult beverages” (you know that is going up! ;-) )

By Acerdude

March 5, 2009 3:04 PM | Link to this

CAPS TO P**S OFF THE COMMUNIST LEFTISTS WHO HAVE GANGED UP ON THE AMERICAN CITIZEN WHO WAS FIRED FOR EXERCISING HIS FREEDOM OF SPEECH. TO THE LIBERALS WHO HAVE SHOWN THEIR INSANITY AND DEMON POSSESED MIND SET HERE, YOU ARE SAD VERY SAD. THE DAY HAS COME WHERE YOU EXPOSED YOURSELVES AS INTOLERANT, HATEFUL AND HYPOCRYTICAL.

By and again

March 5, 2009 2:08 PM | Link to this

The only problem is that he would proclaim, “The Devil MADE me do it.”

By Bob540

March 5, 2009 1:43 PM | Link to this

Awesome idea! He can MC the cross-dresser competition . . takes one to know one! Let’s do it!

By IT'S ME AGAIN

March 5, 2009 1:25 PM | Link to this

Bob better yet. Scinto agrees to cover live Dayton’s Gay Pride parade and serve as Grand Marshall.

By IT'S ME AGAIN

March 5, 2009 1:21 PM | Link to this

Gee Mike. Here we are. Just me and you. Most everyone else has no idea of how to find this spot now that it’s faded into oblivion. You’re off the front page and off the air. The withdrawal must be driving you nuts. Your poor wife. I feel sorry for her having you around all day. Ever consider selling cars for a living?

Well I hope you’re satisfied. You were in front of an audience that you could have helped, but nooo . You had to win your personal battle. And in doing so you lost sight of your purpose in coming from the beginning. I’ve been there so I know the traits very well. Sometimes you have to lose personal rights and ideas in order to accomplish the bigger task. One guy told me that Jim hit the lever on the commode so fast that you didn’t have time to wipe. I always kinda figured you’d be around. Hey! Did I tell you good luck?

By Bob540

March 5, 2009 1:05 PM | Link to this

My other idea: Scinto goes on the air to grovel to Mr. J. and BEG for his job back … . and Johnson reluctantly agrees, with the provision that Mike repaint his truck with Obama’s face on the sides and purchases “YESWECAN” vanity license plates.

By Thedes

March 5, 2009 7:46 AM | Link to this

Oh wahhh. Typical rightwing rhetorical whining. There are nearly 400 stations that blast conservative radio 24/7. 90% of talk radio is dominated by rightwingers and they haven’t been fired for damning Obama and the ‘libruls’. This has NOTHING to do with the fairness doctrine folks in spite of all the nonsense being tossed around ad nauseum by the likes of Limbaugh and his ilk. Gee, it just may have something to do with the former host. Maybe it was his crappy attitude? Management rules.

By Henry

March 5, 2009 4:55 AM | Link to this

Bob I waited til the post had faded to post this, but I’ve hosted the show a couple of times previously when Mike was away. The phones never stopped ringing. I’m not trying to campaigne for the job. I think it’s important for the station to find the right person, something that should be done by Mr. Johnson.

By Mark

March 4, 2009 11:11 PM | Link to this

Mike, haven’t heard you since your old WAVI days, but I remember you. I’m hammering this example of the Fairness Doctrine all over the net. Don’t be surprised if you hear from Fox.

By alan

March 4, 2009 10:24 PM | Link to this

I’m constantly amazed and mortified by the naivete or outright ignorance of people who don’t understand that liberal is and always has been a code word for socialism and all of the more malignant forms of collectivism in American politics. In the early 1950’s Norman Thomas, who ran for president 6 times as the candidate of the American Socialist Party said as much. Human nature will almost always seek to tear down what it can’t defeat. Wake up America

By Bob540

March 4, 2009 10:13 PM | Link to this

Mike! Spoken like the true narcissist we all know! My biggest regret is not being able to listen in since they moved me to an office in the dungeon, away from radio signals!

Here’s my idea: Offer to JJ that you’d return with Henry as side-kick, and that Henry would operate the button that gets pushed when people say bad words . . so when you say something that might get you in trouble, Henry zaps it during the time delay . . thus saving you from yourself. Henry, you up for it?!!

By KennP

March 4, 2009 9:06 PM | Link to this

Bleh, The liberal commies on this post make me sick…They cheer at censorship of opposing views…they cheer at the down fall of this Republic (democracy was introduced for the idiots)they cheer at the rise of socialism and communism and they cheer when what they cannot do themselves they get the government to do for them. Most of the self proclaimed conservatives here are weak spined leftists that cannot hold a view let alone pay attention. This is what the 60’s has brought.

By Doc

March 4, 2009 8:05 PM | Link to this

Steve you mean to tell me that you could go tell your boss that you’re doing things your way and that you would not expect to get fired?? Also what gave you the right to label me a liberal? Most people label me conservative. How about labeling me for what I am, a seeker of truth whereever it leads me. I wish you were able to discuss this issue without making it political. People in the know, know Mike. Mike told you he wants to do things his way. Ask mike and you might find out that he’s clashed with management at other stations for the same reason. Like I said he’s the best host I’ve seen, but sometimes he’s like a Stephon Marbury, or Chad Johnson when asked to do something. Steve I can appreciate your support for Mike, but like so many you want to use your personal prejudices to explain something that is rooted in entirely different soil. It’s no different than a black person saying they were fired because they were black when the real reason was because the were late for work once too often. I’ve done projects with Mike and he has his good side and his bad side. He’s no different than any of us. Sometimes we all have made mistakes that we’d perfer not to take ownership of….

By Steve

March 4, 2009 7:30 PM | Link to this

Dr. Essick, I’m not sure what you were reading but I read all of Scinto’s posts. His “demands” were very reasonable and in line with 1st Amendment. It is quite obviously political.As so many others have said already this city is run by a liberal mayor who answers to a liberal president who has stated he wants conservative hosts to be ignored. What better place to start than here. And you’re right it is not racial,only to people like you. They don’t deserve Mike.He’s too classy!

By Bitter Pirate

March 4, 2009 7:15 PM | Link to this

To draw a parallel between Nazism and American liberalism is reductive at best and obscene at worst. Such a view makes good theater for right-wing commentators, but to speak of liberals in such a manner is to do a disservice to nearly half of our citizens. It also harms the conservative cause by creating still one more false stereotype. Republicans need an accurate understanding of their opponents, and stereotypes about liberals make true understanding—and winning elections—impossible.

By Dr. Henry Essick II

March 4, 2009 7:14 PM | Link to this

ROFL…Thanks Mike At least you’ve proven me right. Next time you get a show your theme song needs to be, “I did it Mike’s way.” I’m sure you understand that I wasn’t deriding you. I just know you well and I’m glad you posted so that people can understand clearly what happened. It wasn’t political or racial. It was your way or the highway. If you can pull it off who can blame you… But don’t cry when you skin your knee. www.pawbro.net

By Mike Scinto

March 4, 2009 5:23 PM | Link to this

conclusion: I truly love all of you………and miss you…..please feel free to email me mike@themikescintoshow.com

Oh yeah, the original question asked in the column…..Who’s your favorite talk show host? Why, ME of course!

By Mike Scinto

March 4, 2009 5:19 PM | Link to this

part 3 If I want to call him Obama…….or you do…..that’s fine…..if i want to criticize him or the stimulus package……I will. I want to do the show the way I have for 33 years. If Jim wants me to come back, he’s got my number…..I respect and admire him….just don’t agree with him….but I don’t agree with a lot of people….now do any of us. I really feel for the literally hundreds I have heard from (not sure how you got my number!!!!!!!)because you want your play time back 12-2

By Mike Scinto

March 4, 2009 5:15 PM | Link to this

part 2 I truly miss every caller who I fought with and who kissed up to me……all of you. As I told the paper….this not a job….it is a passion………we aren’t blood but you are my family…..even the crazy ones among you. I want you to know I do NOT hold grudges, play games or am not in a power play. I just love doing my talk show. If I were asked to come back tomorrow I would be there……I’d just have to be allowed to do my show, my way (all within FCC guidelines of course).

By Mike Scinto

March 4, 2009 5:09 PM | Link to this

I have been told the past couple of days that I really needed to read these comments. A man from the paper told me this is one of the top number of posts on ANY story and they are still coming in. I hesitate to write this but………reading these has brought me almost to tears. Between this and the constant emails and phone calls, day and night, it makes me realize head-on how much what I did was appreciated. Even the idiots posting on here are kind of cute. I love every single one of you

By Fred

March 4, 2009 4:46 PM | Link to this

Wow! Henry, I think you should take the throne for Expressions II. Accurate, Articulate, and Honest. Well said on all points…

By C.Cannon

March 4, 2009 4:40 PM | Link to this

Ever wonder what life is like in a crappy third world banana republic? Well wonder no more as Obama is on the express track to setting up one right here in what used to be the USA but which is fast becoming the USSA. Thanks all you stupid Democrats for voting in a would be dictator to our presidency and one who is also an illegal alien to boot! Par for the course the Democrats are on! You will see your freedoms and your cash disappearreal fast!

By CITIZEN

March 4, 2009 4:22 PM | Link to this

FRANK is still my favorite fast food employee and Dayton DJ. Thanks Frank!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Dr Henry Essick II

March 4, 2009 4:06 PM | Link to this

Also Bob WDAO has a lot of advertisement. Local churches, organizations, and companies advertise on the station. Health Foods Unlimited has been presenting great information during it’s 9-10 am Tuesday show. Mr Johnson stated that he needed to make changes and I agree. I believe that the station is going to reposition itself in a way that will make it an attractive economical advertising vehicle to the Dayton market. WDAO has always been an advertising value. They are way below the current market rates and have a large audience. I think by dumping the monkey show format and developing shows that address the needs of people today, WDAO will be able to attract business and prove that it does have an audience that contributes greatly to the area economy. I think the station needs to work with The United Way, Salvation Army and other charities on air to raise money as well as with it’s traditional supporters. The station needs to have business owners on air and do live broadcasts on site more often for the advertisers at a discount price. Make the prices so cheap that the advertisers can’t refuse, yet sign them up for longer periods. Giving away air time isn’t giving away air time if it’s gets you more business.

By Dr. Henry Essick II

March 4, 2009 4:04 PM | Link to this

Also Bob WDAO has a lot of advertisement. Local churches, organizations, and companies advertise on the station. Health Foods Unlimited has been presenting great information during it’s 9-10 am Tuesday show. Mr Johnson stated that he needed to make changes and I agree. I believe that the station is going to reposition itself in a way that will make it an attractive economical advertising vehicle to the Dayton market. WDAO has always been an advertising value. They are way below the current

By Arizona Buckeye

March 4, 2009 3:46 PM | Link to this

Mike, You have outgrown Dayton just as I did. I left 15 years ago and every time I look back I see more reasons to be glad I left. Ohio is Obama land. Move west where we still believe in life, liberty and freedom as well as “self preservation” instead of socialism. You did your job well there. You will be appreciated elsewhere now that most buckeyes have become zombie minded Obama-ites.

Good luck fellow American!

By Scott

March 4, 2009 3:37 PM | Link to this

I don’t listen to radio for the commercials. Never have never will. No commercial for a product has caused me to go buy it. I listen to radio for the programing, and even though I may not agree with everything he has said I will miss his input. If radio was focused on content more than advertising they would probably get more people listening.

By Dr. Henry Essick II

March 4, 2009 3:35 PM | Link to this

Bob540 Thanks Bob. I didn’t call in just to be heard. My purpose was to offer points that could be helpful to my fellow Daytonians. I think the entire Expressions format was kind of railroaded down the wrong track. Scinto had the ability to present quality information and leadership, but I think he and Brown turned it into a monkey show. Look at the comments here by most of Mike’s supporters. I’ve read every one of the post and most of the ones supporting Scinto are racist and filled with incorrect spelling, punctuation errors and combative language. Is this the kind of people Scinto represented? The election of President Obama has certainly bought some of the worst of our society of out the closet. I imagine Mike isn’t proud of some of what has been written in his support. I’m glad DDN allowed this forum. I’m somewhat surprised at the number of people who jumped into the hate arena and have turned this into a racial issue. I believe Mike got fired because Mike always gets Mike fired. He is the most talented talk show host I’ve ever met, but his ego is maybe bigger than his talent. He’s way smarter than most of his audiences, he knows it, reminds them often and punishes those who would challenge him. I can guarantee Mike broke many of Mr. Johnson’s rules on air and got away with it for a long time. If Mike could not go by the rules he should have found somewhere to work where the boss agreed with Mike, or bought his own station and ran it the way he wanted. Personally I hate that he GOT HIMSELF FIRED, but maybe the station can now revamp it’s programming and better serve the community with programs of substance. Mike will continue to spin this issue because the only bad publicity is no publicity., but given time he will realize that he had become a captious talker who lambasted the same topic day after day. He’s hardly the guy I worked with to close the adult book store or get Dr. McGill elected president of the Dayton School board. Had he continued to champion local efforts, aligned himself with local causes and programs, he could have be a real force for good.

By watcher

March 4, 2009 2:26 PM | Link to this

Having read most of the comments, its quite clear a great many are for communism. Since they spout so much about the so-called President which in fact happens to be an ILLEGAL ALIEN AND A COMMUNIST PIG, its no wonder the United States is going down the drain.

By Ty

March 4, 2009 1:59 PM | Link to this

How’s this for analysis? (White House) What we really want, is to shut down Rush and Savage, but we’ll start with this lesser known conservative, working for a liberal, minority owned radio station, in some place called Dayton.

By mt

March 4, 2009 1:17 PM | Link to this

the libs are such hypocrites!!! they forever talk about peoples rights and FREE speech they are only for it when someone does not point out there agenda

By citizen

March 4, 2009 1:04 PM | Link to this

Liberal hypocrites…..I love them all. You all make the news worth watching. Now I don’t have to pay income tax, pay my mortgage or worry about the war……..THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU.

By john

March 4, 2009 12:55 PM | Link to this

When the lights go out in America,I will blame Osama Obama!

By Bob540

March 4, 2009 12:39 PM | Link to this

My question remains: When has WDAO had much in the way of sponsorship? I’ve listened for years and rarely hear any commercial ads. How have they survived?

To Henry Essick: I’ve long thought you are one of the best contributors to the talk programs. I think Mr. Johnson should give you a shot as talk host.

By Sam

March 4, 2009 11:56 AM | Link to this

When’s Rush comin’ to town? Soon I hope!

By Godfather

March 4, 2009 11:55 AM | Link to this

I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse

By Riann

March 4, 2009 11:49 AM | Link to this

Oldehippy: Surely you must be referring to Bernie Ward, former talk show host of California arrested for child porn - one of the most liberal out there. So what is your point? By the way, just a general question out of curiosity, do old hippies believe in deodorant and showers yet? The young hippies seem to find hygiene measures a waste of time. It’s hot to be “earthy.”

By ITES

March 4, 2009 11:47 AM | Link to this

They fired Carl Day after 50 years. It’s not racism or political discrimination. IT’S THE ECONOMY STUPID!

By Tom

March 4, 2009 11:46 AM | Link to this

Stupid n****r(owner)!

By American

March 4, 2009 11:37 AM | Link to this

Racism and a different political opinion surfaces in Dayton by a black owner of the radio station. Pure and simple. Freedom of speech is only for Obama supporters or liberal philosophy. I wonder when they start burning books in Dayton. That and talk radio must be on the agenda. Oh, I’m sorry, blacks are never racists. Obama, the most UNQUALIFIED presidential candidate in U. S. history only received 99% of the black vote, but it wasn’t racist. It was his personality….cough, cough.

By oldehippy

March 4, 2009 11:30 AM | Link to this

Rather than talking about the fairness doctrine we need talk about corporate media ownership. Some bean counter in NYC or SC doesn’t need to telling us in Dayton what to think. When one corporation owns stations in over 70 markets our local market doesn’t matter. Back in the old bad days no one could own more than 4 stations and only one per market. Of course some commie faggot Democrat though that up. Our airwaves have been saved by obese druggie pedophiles. Molested 14 year olds be damned.

By Great 'n Dayton?

March 4, 2009 11:06 AM | Link to this

It’s hatin’ in Dayton. As usual. As your entire town circles the drain, you all fight with each other over little stuff. You’re like the guy rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. Losers.

By Frank

March 4, 2009 10:45 AM | Link to this

I feel freedom of speach is a GREAT thing!!!! I listen to the show quite often & call as often as I can. I very rarely agree with the opinions of Mike Scinto & there have been way more times than not that we would call (The prior president George Bush)Bush,George,Your President,That Guy,That Dummy & everything else under the sun. I feel if he was let go because he didn’t agree with our new President that’s his choice. I am sure as a black man I am not going to agree with everything he does.

By Riann

March 4, 2009 10:45 AM | Link to this

FAIRNESS DOCTRINE ALERT! Check out drudgereport.com banner headline ASAP! Fairness Doctrine has arrived through the back door!

By Riann

March 4, 2009 10:43 AM | Link to this

NEWS FLASH - Check out drudgereport.com banner headline ASAP! Fairness Doctrine has arrived through the back door!

By greg

March 4, 2009 10:39 AM | Link to this

Mr. Scinto is one of the few blessings of Dayton. Since recently moving to Dayton, I now understand why this city struggles. “Please don’t step on the flowers to point out the weeds”

I pray that another radio station picks Mr. Scinto up soon!

Anyway, what does WDAO stand for? Makes you wonder about righteousness and following the good path.

Socialism does not work! Protect freedom of speech!

By C.C.

March 4, 2009 10:37 AM | Link to this

“Sad to say that any and all criticism of Obama and his administration will be met with cries of racism. This tactic is a tried and effective method of shutting down any and all voices of opposition…”

True.

But…

Only until you EMBRACE the term, instead of trying to defend yourself against it. Do you understand what I am saying?

Give them what they want. Take that label they toss at you and PROUDLY paste it on your forehead.

Watch the reaction…

Trust yourself. Just do it -

By Riann

March 4, 2009 10:34 AM | Link to this

NEWS FLASH - Check out drudgereport.com banner headline ASAP! Fairness Doctrine has arrived through the back door!

By Sueco4

March 4, 2009 10:13 AM | Link to this

Mike will be filling in for Glenn Beck where needed. Thank God for people like Glenn Beck!

By http://www.marktalk.com

March 4, 2009 10:13 AM | Link to this

If I was Mike I would do what a black guy would do…. sue for racial discrimination

By Riann

March 4, 2009 10:11 AM | Link to this

This is just the beginning of the (un)Fairness Doctrine being enacted. Although Obama “doesn’t want” the Fairness Doctrine reinstated (mainstream media lie), it will be enacted incrementally. People, your freedom of speech is slowly being eroded away and you seem clueless! Is that cuz you live in Ohio? Check out Drudge story today about top Dem operatives plotting against Rush Limbaugh. You Ohio liberals may love the silencing of conservative talk right now, but it will soon effect everyone.

By Sueco4

March 4, 2009 10:07 AM | Link to this

Oldehippy, your name says it all. Your handle indicates that you’re a Kool-aid drinking liberal.

By Sueco4

March 4, 2009 10:04 AM | Link to this

Sad to say that any and all criticism of Obama and his administration will be met with cries of racism. This tactic is a tried and effective method of shutting down any and all voices of opposition. I am not a racist, I’m a live and let live individual that gets upset when one group tries to push it’s liberal views and life style down my throat which is what’s happening in today’s culture. We need to get back to the CONSTITUTION and the BILL OF RIGHTS which insures the rights of all citizens.

By oldehippy

March 4, 2009 9:57 AM | Link to this

Hitler youth of Dayton. Your leader Jesus W Bush, after stealing our vote twice, starting a war, killing 4000 patriotic American soldiers, and giving untold trillions to his fascist buddies needs to be locked up with his fellow America hater Rush.

By Landslide?

March 4, 2009 9:51 AM | Link to this

Landslide? Regan won by a landslide, Obama won by ~6% and barely won the majority of the votes. That’s hardly a landslide. Obama won Ohio by less than the number of votes ACORN paid for and were contested by the GOP. Of course the contestation was ignored by the democratic secretary of state.

By Joe

March 4, 2009 9:29 AM | Link to this

and…let’s not forget…Rhine Mclin has been a ‘super’ strong supporter of Obama. She flushed away our delegate vote. Dayton’s in the toilet because of her liberal views. Same thing will happen to our country with Obama large and in charge.

By Darell

March 4, 2009 9:23 AM | Link to this

I grew up in Dayton and raised my children there, but I see the racism is still the same, speaking of the ignorance of Mike and some of his listeners, reading some of these comments varify it. I will not fall in that pit with some of the “hell goer listeners”. Wake up Daytonians it 2009, a new day,the man has’nt been in office 2 months. You were, I guess ok with the 8 yrs. of Bush hell,give the new leader a chance! God bless WDAO,Mr. Johnson and Dayton!

By Jack

March 4, 2009 9:12 AM | Link to this

Sorry Bitter Pirate, your dead wrong! The NAZIs came to power when Germany was in an economic crises. Unemployment was high and inflation was high. The Nazis sought a “Third Way” of managing the economy which was neither capitalism nor communism (gov’t owns the means of production). It very much parallels Obama’s attack on capitalism. More people have died under far let regimes (Stalin, Mao, etc) than right wing governments. There are more paralles between the nazis and american liberals.

By Timothy

March 4, 2009 8:48 AM | Link to this

The funny thing is that I was invited to attend a friend’s civic group meeting about a year ago. Mike Scinto was the guest speaker. I only listened to music up to that point. He had me hooked on his show. It wasn’t his politics but how he had fun with his callers even on serious subjects. I only called in once. At his speech, half of it was praising the radio station’s history and the man who I suppose ultimately fired him.

By BC

March 4, 2009 8:33 AM | Link to this

It will be intresting to see after all the dust settles from the Obama incentive plan to see if you can find anyone who will admit to voting for him except the welfare parasites.