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6/21: Krok getting tasered
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Just like Fred Powers a couple of years ago on WGCL-TV, WSB-TV night-time talker Chris Krok is going to get tasered to show it’s a safe and effective way to subdue a perp.
Here’s the press release:
MEDIA ADVISORY NEWS/TALK 750 WSB HOST STUNNED WITH TASER GUN Nighttime Host Chris Krok Personally Demonstrates Stun Gun Safety
WHO: KrokTalk Host Chris Krok 10pm-2am weeknights on News/Talk 750 WSB
WHAT: Hit with a TASER gun
WHEN: Wednesday, June 21, 2006
TIME: 10:00 p.m.
WHERE: News/Talk 750 WSB 1601 West Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, GA 30309
Chris Krok, host of KrokTalk weeknights from 10pm until 2am on News/Talk 750 WSB believes stun gun or TASER use by law enforcement actually saves lives and is willing to be “tased” to prove his point.
“People demonize cops for using TASER saying they’re bad and cost lives,” Krok said. “I know they save lives, and to prove it, I’m going to put my money where my mouth is and get tased myself.” Krok will demonstrate the use of the TASER during his live broadcast on Wednesday, June 21st at 10pm. This month the Justice Department announced plans to study the use of electrical stun guns also known as neuromuscular incapacitation devices (NMIDs) by law enforcement personnel over traditional lethal and non-lethal weapons.
News/Talk 750 WSB is Atlanta’s source for news, weather, traffic, and entertaining and informative talk. WSB is also the home to nationally syndicated talk show host Neal Boortz and consumer watchdog Clark Howard. The station is owned and operated by Cox Radio Inc. (CXR), which is one of the largest radio broadcasting companies in the United States, owning 79 stations in 18 markets.
Comments
By Amy
June 20, 2006 04:41 PM | Link to this
Why can’t the entire staff and callers of WAOK get tasered as well? That would be a major step toward ridding the city of noise pollution. Actually, they all need to be beaten with a large stick.
By mel
June 20, 2006 04:47 PM | Link to this
When is Chris Krok going away??? He and Michael Savage are TERRIBLE. Bring Royal back ASAP!!
By bud
June 20, 2006 05:01 PM | Link to this
What some folks will do for publicity…I’ve heard a bit of his show…he’s not bad, but not great…which is the kiss of death for an AM talker. You either have to be loved in abundance (Howard) or hated with a passion (Boortz).
The longer he can work the late shift the longer he can improve his show and the better he’ll be if he ever replaces Boortz or Clark Howard after either one retires…I’m sure WSB is hoping that won’t happen for at least another 10 to 15 years!
By Steve
June 21, 2006 05:01 PM | Link to this
Suggestion: Shove the taser gun up his a** an lets see if that works. What a dork!!
By B.J.
June 27, 2006 12:22 PM | Link to this
I know I got in late on this one, but Chris Krock’s show should be tasered like that poor mentally challenged guy in Gwinnett. It’s not even GOOD enough to be called terrible. However, that white skin sure comes in hand.
By B.J.
June 27, 2006 12:24 PM | Link to this
hand = handy. Sorry about that.