"alternative news"
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Mark Koernke discussed propaganda surrounding the Sony Pictures hack and North Korea, arguing that the hack was likely perpetrated by other actors and used to justify government control of the internet. He criticized Hollywood's portrayal of North Korea as a military threat despite their limited capabilities, contrasting this with China's actual military strength. Koernke also addressed a University of Michigan communications professor's column criticizing Republicans, discussing campus censorship and intellectual diversity issues. He promoted low-power FM broadcasting as an alternative news source and discussed the Micro Effect's financial struggles and upcoming fundraising drawings, including a Ramsey FM100 transmitter giveaway on New Year's Eve. The show included technical discussions about transmitter quality and interference from U of M's broadcast equipment.
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Mark Koernke and Joe McNeil discussed Communications Tuesday, focusing on setting up low-power FM broadcast stations for emergency preparedness and alternative news distribution. They covered technical topics including coaxial cable selection, antenna placement, grounding systems, and lightning protection for radio equipment. The hosts explained satellite dish technology for intercepting unencrypted broadcast feeds, including military and news network signals. Callers discussed battery backup systems, solar power, shortwave radio equipment, and concerns about government targeting of veterans and constitutional law enforcement. The show included extensive commentary on Waco siege tactics, police militarization, and the role of patriot broadcasting in exposing government operations before mainstream media coverage.