By Michael Awkward"Awkward posits that as a nation we overreact to comments such as Imus’s-as objectionable as they may be-while failing to understand the historic oppression of African Americans and how it has affected all Americans, black and white alike. What is it about hate speech humor that attracts listeners? Awkward examines the appeal of “Imus in the Morning” and widens his focus to look at other race-related controversies, such as the Duke Lacrosse team accusation and subsequent media coverage. Who delivers a message is of paramount importance to public reaction; for example, whites making jokes about blacks and blacks making jokes about themselves are two very different things. The author has done his research; witness his ten pages of footnotes and extensive bibliography. This is an impressive look at the history of shock radio, especially Don Imus’s contribution “to popular culture and political debate,” and racial politics. " (ForeWard Magazine Review)
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