Protesters don’t want Focus on the Family’s James Dobson in radio hall of fame

A banner from the DumpDobson.com site. Focus on the Family frontman James Dobson was recently elected to join the National Radio Hall of Fame -- and the Colorado Springs organization is inviting listeners to join in the celebration at Chicago's Renaissance Hotel on November 8. But those who show up...
By Michael RobertsOctober 24, 2008
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A banner from the DumpDobson.com site.

Focus on the Family frontman James Dobson was recently elected to join the National Radio Hall of Fame — and the Colorado Springs organization is inviting listeners to join in the celebration at Chicago’s Renaissance Hotel on November 8. But those who show up will likely encounter a slew of people less than thrilled about Dobson’s honor. DumpDobson.com, a website affiliated with Truth Wins Out and the Gay Liberation Network, is urging radio listeners to contact execs at the Museum of Broadcast Communications, which oversees the Hall, and demand that the decision to include Dobson be reversed. And if the Museum fails to act, a November 8 protest at the Renaissance has already been announced. Welcome to Chicago, Mr. Dobson!

Click “More” to see a video in which assorted Dobson foes explain why they don’t think he deserves to be a hall of famer. — Michael Roberts

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com
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