From the Detroit Free Press: “A Detroit radio station said two of its employees created the three crop circles that have caused a stir after their discovery two weeks ago by a Howell Township wheat farmer. But some people don’t believe the radio station WKQI-FM (95.5 FM), which is known for its publicity stunts, is responsible for the circles.” Read it here.

“I think when you look at the lack of diversity in the newsrooms, when you look at the lack of diversity from the editors and those in power, then you see them as automatically dismissive of anything that is not like them, which is white males.” Read it on the Washington Post.

Web guide of Delta Juke Joints. Here.

Merle Haggard, whose new song, “That’s the News,” criticizes mega media, is unlikely to get played on commercial radio. Read it at the L.A. Times

The L.A. Times reports: Rush Limbaugh’s talk radio show, marking its 15th year, is described as “a major contributor to the name-calling and degraded discourse” that has spread throughout media. Read it here.

Well that’s what Larry Flint wants. Larry Flynt, reportedly angry with Bill O’Reilly because of his stances on certain rap artists and pornography, has called for a “prayer vigil” for the death of the Fox News host. Read it here.

Ex-Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic said he “can’t deal” and has “quit” the music industry. Instead he’s looking for a job in politics. Go figure. Read it here.