I heard about this the other day and wrote an email to the station. Here was the stations response
Thanks for taking the time to write to KSJO Radio. Your comments have been
heard and I hope you'll take the time to read this letter in regards to the
Kramer and Twitch situation.
KSJO radio as well as Kramer and Twitch do NOT advocate violence, aggressive
behavior or discrimination against anyone, in particular bicyclists and
motorcyclists. Kramer and Twitch made an error in judgement and they are
being punished. However, that does not reduce the severity of this issue in
our minds.
In what was supposed to be a humor based, talk segment that involved
callers, the wrong message came across. Sensing that their commentary was
problematic, KSJO suspended Kramer and Twitch before any type of backlash
began. In the subsequent days, KSJO has aired apologies during Kramer and
Twitch's afternoon timeslot and KSJO has ran over 80 Public Service
announcements (and will continue doing so) that ask listeners to be cautious
of bicyclists and motorcyclists on the road. The frequency of these
announcements is once per-hour.
KSJO has always been a radio station that supports bicyclists and motorcycle
riders. In recent years KSJO sponsored a bicycling team, something that
most radio stations ignore. And last year alone, KSJO gave its listeners a
chance to win one of 20 Harley Davidson motorcycles. It's clear that KSJO
unconditionally supports bicyclists and motorcyclists. This summer KSJO
will be supporting the Hollister Independence Day rally (something we
committed to months ago) and we'll be giving listeners another chance to win
more motorcycles. On top of this, KSJO will be airing some programming
aimed at promoting bicycling and bicycle safety in the next few days. We
have a champion cyclist on staff as well as many employees who ride
motorcycles in their free time. Anyone who disputes KSJO's support of these
industries and lifestyle groups is misinformed.
If Kramer and Twitch are allowed to once again broadcast on KSJO, they will
begin with a personal on-air apology. It should be known that Kramer and
Twitch are very apologetic about this and in no way, shape or form intended
for their comedy to be misinterpreted, as it has been. Bad judgement - yes.
Malicious intent - absolutely not. On behalf of KSJO, we will be making a
decision in regards to Kramer and Twitch's suspension shortly and we will
then consider this matter closed. I thank you for your concern and want you
to know that we relish our moral obligation to the community. We have
responded appropriately and we will take the proper disciplinary action with
this situation.
John Sutherland
VP/GM KSJO Radio
408-453-5400
[email protected]