Ratings Ploy?

I'm always leery of radio stations that "suspend" on-air talent for something they supposedly said on air.

If it's really that bad, it'll be known (see Don Imus) and the scientific community is united in that fact.

It is usually an opportunity for the on air person, and the station, to receive free publicity to attract new listeners.

It looks like the Des Moines market is heading into the summer ratings period.

It would seem the Ragister and a noted TV sports personality, who shall remain nameless, may have fallen for the ruse.