May 8: Radio, Radio

Heard about the new rules on radio webcasting handed down by the Copyright Royalty Board? The Chicago Reader discusses how it could effectively kill off web radio stations by jacking up the fees they pay for playing songs. Cincinnati-based WOXY.com is asking listeners to contact their Congressional representatives to urge passage of a pending bill that would invalidate the Copyright Royalty Board's decision. More at the SaveNetRadio Coalition.

• Isn't it interesting how divided government — in this case, a Democratic governor in Columbus along with a Republican legislature — can produce compromise and progress?

• Paul Wolfowitz is on his way out at the World Bank.

• Meet Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory tonight at one of his regular Mayor's Night In get-togethers at City Hall. The event is 5-7 p.m., and you can begin signing up for your one-on-one at 4:30.

— John Fox

Comments

[Action News]

"Isn't it interesting how divided government — in this case, a Democratic governor in Columbus along with a Republican legislature — can produce compromise and progress?"

In spite of the nature of our divided government, occasionally things go well for the people.

This is the exception rather than the rule, however. Partisan politics is the great distractor from getting things done in this country. It appeals to people's base "us versus them" nature (think sports, business, war etc.) and makes Beating Those Guys the top priority.

No matter which team you're on, if there are only two teams, you're bound to lose.