its okay because Mike's fans say he's entertaining and he doesnt know any better.



And golly they are all right!

Mike North should hang out with Michael Ray Richardson.

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That's what started it. Richardson's "jew lawyer" crack was pretty much being defended by North. North went on to say that he understood Richardson was saying they were crafty and North wants his lawyers to be crafty. And by not saying "all," he was not indicting an entire class of people.
Actually Anne tried to steer him away from the rocks, but he couldn't help himself. He then went on to claim a lot of sports teams are run by Jewish people and then on to Hollywood and radio being run by Jewish folks.
He was trying to make the point that Richardson said nothing wrong.
I had to turn it off then. Even as trainwreck radio, it was embarrassing and painful.

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You cannot make me care about the WNBA.

It's the infiltration of the bagel industry that worries me.

This is just another sad, pathetic attempt by North to keep himself in the news so when he gets bought out, someone will still remember his name and possibly hire him. I tuned in for 5 mins and to listen to him say Jews run Hollywood on a sports show was really pathetic and beyond embarassing for the station

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First off, I'm quite Jewish(duh!)and proud of it. And I know Mike quite well, and if anyone is trying to say he's anti-Semitic,,forget it! He's nothing of the kind.

He's done myself and many others(Jewish and others)plenty of favors and the like,that anyone 'anti Jewish' would never do! He has also defended many who were called 'anti-Semite' names.

Secondly, there ARE mostly 'my kind' running TV and Radio Stations here in Chicago and elsewhere! We(Jewish folks)can NOT claim to be a minority in this business-not even close. I have been 'let go' by almost all Jewish PD's or Program Directors(three to be exact)and quit on another(Len Weiner). I have had more trouble with 'My Own Kind' than any other group as far as Management goes!

So if anyone says that 'Hollywood' is run by mostly Jews,,,,,I'm not going to argue that. It mean's nothing! It IS with it IS!

But again, as far as anyone trying to say Mike is anti-Jewish,,,that's complete nonsense! Don't go there,it's incorrect. Trust me on this one!

i have ceased to listen to this show, but read this section often to get the latest scoop.

surprise, surprise, surprise. another comment by north that brings up race. he's fukking obsessed!



well, no shite, sherlock. that's like saying that there are a bunch of chinamen running around cermak and wentworth or that there are a lot of dem blacks in duh NBA!

what's your point, captain obvious?

the fact is, north brings up race, regardless whether or not the topic warrants it. he needs help.


btw, mike, i'm filipino. (just because i know you're wondering)

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I agree - I think we have too many either 1) way overly-sensitive people on this board 2) people who just want North to go away OR 3) Both.

I don't like North's show as his opinions are often based on last night's score as opposed to looking at the entire season, and his co-hosts are horrible for the show - Annie especially has no business being there, but I think some of you need to get a grip - it's Mike North we're talking about.

I can't recall the guys name, but on Fox Sports Radio Last Night the host was talking about this, and he said as a Jewish person, it took it as a compliment.

Personally, I've heard far worse get said without this kind of press.

It has nothing to do with north being racist. It has everything to do with the show sucking. Mike has lost his passion for his job. He falls back on his tired practice of playing the racial angle. Why wouldn't he? It has always working for him in the past. Is there anything more boring than the betting segments? Again, they worked in the past, but when you are just putting in your time it rings hollow. There is no new material. It is sad to hear mike try to be relevant. It is not there and has never been there with his current crew.

he's just setting the stage for Bookie Rabi...

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I'm certainly not a North fan, but I heard the bit this morning and he wasn't offensive. What was offensive was the useless piece of tranny trash opening her stupid mouth. What a dumbass bitch she is. Bet she's gone soon.

PC is BS. and Annie is totally BS.

I honestly do not think North is a racist, but what becomes annoying is that he cannot separate religions and races. With Mike, it is either that Black Guy or That Jewish person; it is never just “that guy”, unless it is a white person. That is why people question his comments. I don’t like Mike or his current show, personally I don’t know Mike well enough to say if he is a racist, but from what I have heard, he sounds like a uninformed boob who just says stuff to cause a stir and when he does it, 99% of his comments are racial comments, that’s why he has the reputation he has and for sure that’s why people react the way they do.

Mike works for an all sports station, if he wants to talk race, religion and politics; he needs to see if WLS or someone else wants to hire him, because WSCR is not the place for that type of conversation. He also needs to go a long way in educating himself on those subjects, because as of today, he has the knowledge of a high school freshman when it comes to those topics.

Mike North has hit a wall head on when it comes to his show and talent and unless he wants to go back to what made him successful and talk sports, he is going to find the offers far and few between when this contract is up. That’s my opinion.

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I was born in Bombay, India in 1962 but my family moved to Northern Ireland when I was four years old. I was brought up in N. Ireland (part of the United Kingdom). This short piece on the signs of racism reflects a lifetime experiencing the kind of "hidden" or "subtle" racism which the British have pioneered (in the same way as they pioneered the transatlantic slave trade carried out by European nations in the 17th and 18th centuries and imperialism in the late 19th century to the end of the second world war). As societies become ever more multi-racial and members of minority groups reach positions of power and influence, subtle racism will be the predominant form in all countries in the 21st century. It is a hugely more pernicious and dangerous form than the more explicit varieties because of a fundamental truth - the spirit of a person can only be diminished by loss, bereavement or defeat, in the long run the human spirit will always rise up and triumph in the face of overt oppression because no one can respect his oppressor.
Although people whose ancestors came from different geographic regions look different, no scientific or biologic evidence exists to support even the idea of race. Not surprisingly, it is rare, today, for a person to admit to being a racist. Despite the prevalence of racism (the belief that members of a particular "race" or ethnic group share common qualities), the word "racist" has acquired a very negative connotation and is even somewhat pejorative. It is even rare for people to openly espouse racist philosophy. Someone can be a racist regardless of their religion, intelligence, cultural level, social status, benevolence towards members of their own race or social motivation. Racists come from all races (sometimes the race which they feel they belong to may not be obvious). Racism is thus only implicit in behavior. What are the signs?

Reducing people of other races to racial stereotypes. This can often be done in very subtle ways. For example, confusing race with culture, a belief that certain races are more adept in particular jobs or functions, a belief in differences in intelligence between the races, etc.


Association. It is common for racists to associate with other racists. While not necessarily espousing racist opinions themselves it is common for them to personally defend other racists (without directly defending their opinions).

Belittlement of members of other races. Racist will constantly criticize the opinions of other races or even ridicule them. Often they will do it without explicitly making mention of the race of the person or persons.


Constant references to race. A mere mention of someone's race on a first encounter could be benign but when these references continue after a long period of knowing that person, no matter how innocent the references may appear, they establish an unmistakable pattern.


Presumption of racism in members of own race. Racists typically expect members of their own race to be similarly racist. This often results in expectations of preferential treatment and they expect, for example, members of their race to see the humor in racist jokes or join with them in what but for the race of the victim would be seen as morally reprehensible behavior.

Condescending attitude or behavior. Racists show condescending attitudes towards members of other races. For this reason they often try to use even members of the race which they despise to attack members of that race which cause them most offense. They believe that these other members of the victimized race will collaborate because of the magnanimity which the racist is showing in momentarily treating them as members of the "superior" race.

Strongest reaction to members of other race which rebut racist model. The members of the other race which a racist will typically try most to denigrate are those which act as a rebuttal to his model of what members of the other race should be. If this model is a weak, timid and stupid person, he will see a strong, independent and intelligent person of the "inferior" race as a threat to his model. If they do not attack this person directly, racists contend with this by speaking of "exceptions" to their theory.

Extreme reaction to word racist. Normally the worst insult which an extreme racist can receive is to be called a racist in public. For the extreme racist it is infuriating because there is no adequate response. On the one hand he does not really want to deny it but he knows that the implications of this word are generally negative. It is not like being called stupid or ignorant, because it is difficult for him to counterattack by simply reverting the accusation. The idea that a member of the other race could look down upon the race of the racist normally challenges the model that the racist has about this other race (he typically sees it as weak, timid and cowardly). If he attempts to ridicule the other person he will publicly prove the original accusation correct.

No insight into own prejudice. It is common for racists to have no insight into their own prejudice. This is because they believe their prejudice to be based upon objective grounds.

Indifference to the opinions of members of the other race. It is typical of racists to e.g. make fun of members of the "inferior" race without any consideration for what those members will then think of these racists. At best, racists only care about what people of their own race think of them.

Acceptance of racist behavior or conduct. To view "mildly" racist acts as either reasonable or, at least, not racist and to feel that more severely racist acts are wrong but "understandable".

Failure to recognize impact of racism on the victim. To believe that a victim of racism can be unaltered by racism. For example, when racists examine apparent differences between members of different races or ethnic groups they completely ignore all differences in circumstances and history which could have affected the "inferior" race.

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Cliffs notes please.

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I'm bringin Sellars back..

Crock of self pity BS.

It's not a question of Pappy being racist. He's just a guy who looks for buzz topics and thinks he's original or unique. "Dem Jews are smart". It's pathetic.

Les, I'm sure Pappy has slapped your back and yucked it up with you. You've fallen for his spell. He's like a child and it's cute to you. But he's a moron. It doesn't matter if you speak up for him and say. "I'm a J.e.w and he's been good to me."

That might be true Less but that's not the issue. He's a moron.