A popular conservative radio star was unceremoniously fired two weeks ago — because he reportedly offended a liberal millionaire.
Longtime morning sports talk host Gerry Callahan, a supporter of President Donald Trump, announced on July 12 that he was leaving his 20-year stint at radio station WEEI in Boston.
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According to reports, Callahan said on-air he doesn’t think 5-year-olds should undergo gender reassignment surgeries in 2015.
This allegedly angered a local liberal millionaire as well as a columnist from The Boston Globe.
Insiders claim the two activists spent years trying to get Callahan and his co-host removed from the air by contacting advertisers and management at the radio station.
Because Callahan was conservative, they wanted him silenced.
And they won.
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Callahan said that his station management, Entercom, finally gave-in to the “bad guys” and fired him this month — despite being the number-one-rated radio show in the city of Boston.
Well, that was fun. After 20 years in morning drive, I did my last show on WEEI this morning. Thanks to all who listened. Unfortunately, this ain’t a movie. Sometimes the bad guys win. Much more to come.
— Gerry Callahan (@GerryCallahan) July 12, 2019
“This is all on Entercom. They let (wealthy listener and critic of the show) Bob Murchison call the shots. A disgrace. Shameful. I’ve been unfair to Gerry the last few months for sure — misplaced anger,” his former WEEI co-host Kirk Minihane tweeted in response.
Since Callahan was fired, ratings for the station have plummeted.
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“Gerry Callahan, longtime morning co-host, will depart WEEI after nearly two decades at the station. Callahan has been a dominant force and a big part of WEEI over the years. While it is now time for a new chapter, we thank him for his many contributions and the indelible mark he has made at WEEI, including his tireless work on behalf of Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. We wish him the best in his future endeavors,” Entercom said in a statement about the station changes.
In a ten-part statement on his firing on Jul. 16, Callahan tweeted —
2) If anyone from Entercom management had called, I would have thanked them. Maybe tomorrow. I wish I could thank everyone individually who reached out, but I don't think that's possible. At last check more than 3,500 of you have texted, tweeted, emailed or called
— Gerry Callahan (@GerryCallahan) July 17, 2019
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4) They won in the end, but many companies stood by us and never gave in. I appreciate them more than they'll ever know. These are people with guts and integrity who deserve your business. If you work for one of these companies, consider yourself lucky. We should all be so lucky
— Gerry Callahan (@GerryCallahan) July 17, 2019
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6) and the great John Walsh, owner of Liz Grady. And can't forget Greg from Shea Concrete, the best damn precast company on the planet. There are others – and I will salute them in the days to come – but these people were literally harassed DAILY for the better part of two years.
— Gerry Callahan (@GerryCallahan) July 17, 2019
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8) It was a good run, but these are scary times in the media business. One relentless activist with the help of one alleged media outlet can do a lot of damage. You need a strong and supportive boss who will fight for you, or you need a new job. I need a job.
— Gerry Callahan (@GerryCallahan) July 17, 2019
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10) He was a better man and harder worker than I'll ever be, and two weeks after he was laid off, he was out roofing houses. I don't think I'll do that, but I'll do something. I'm not going away. I heard Shea Concrete is hiring. Damn good company too.
— Gerry Callahan (@GerryCallahan) July 17, 2019