From the New York Times, Cleveland Plain Dealer:

Talk Radio Network, which syndicates Michael Savage’s program to more than 350 affiliates, said it would not fire or suspend him over his recent comments labeling autism a “fraud.”

In its first statement since Mr. Savage’s remarks on July 16 the company said that it was “satisfied that he did not mean any disrespect to autistic children or their families but was instead reiterating his longstanding concerns on public health issues.”

Meanwhile, in Cleveland, WHK AM/1420 announced it is breaking its contract with Talk Radio Network in order to yank Savage’s show.

“This guy’s a knucklehead, and I want to get rid of him,” said Mark Jaycox, who manages the station.

See also:

• A savage attack: Right-radio wrong (By John Pittman in National Review Online)
• Savaged: A radio talk show host pulls a fast one on fans? (By David Klinghoffer in National Review Online)
• Michael Savage is ignorant about autism (By Ellenmorris Tiegerman in Newsday)

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