I didn’t set out to host a talk radio show. It all got started as an all request jock on what today would be called “Adult Contemporary”. Then someone told me I should be doing news. Under three years later I was the right-hand man at a station rated as among the five best news-talk products in the country. When I left for TV I spent 22 months as an anchor/reporter and then moved on to work as News Director at two ABC affiliates and one NBC affiliate. The work was drudgery. After six years I was back in radio and began full time work as a talk show host. I’d wetted my chops filling in weekend mornings ten years earlier. This is fun. Everyday. Off-air I can’t even get family to listen. On-air I’m suddenly an expert in politics, culture and relationships. All because someone gave me a microphone. I’ve been revitalized since coming to Idaho. When I was a little boy my parents gave me a puzzle with all 50 states and I even know capitals. I didn’t need directions to get here. In my spare time I point the car randomly and then drive off and take pictures of what I see. The Mountain West is a visual smorgasbord. At home I’m doing three main things and reading is one of my pastimes. I’m always cramped because I own well over one-thousand books (and I’ve given hundreds away). For relaxation I like Washington Nationals baseball, any and all football and hockey. If it involves an elbow in the face I’m happy. It’s like talk radio! Somewhere I’ve got stacks of hardware from the New York State Associated Press. In a closet, I guess. The ceremonies were fun but I never put the awards on a wall (friends have homes that look like shrines). When I was young I was more interested in the Tanqueray served at the banquets and making connections with broadcast colleagues. Today, I’ve no interest in the social network. Years of working in broadcasting and political consulting have left me with the impression none of us are curing cancer. Check the egos at the door and let’s get down to business!
Bill Colley
A Twin Falls Family Can Finally Turn off the Porch Light
Bridger was left behind.
150 People Reject Magic Valley, ID Wind Turbine Proposal
This is not the last word on the project.
Parents are Still in Charge of Kimberly, Idaho Schools
Think about a few figures.
Politicians in Boise and Washington Fiddle as the Economy Teeters
We think we’ve got it rough.
Politeness a Winning Strategy on Idaho Primary Day
Maybe we’ve got some new evidence.
Here’s How Idaho Grocery Shelves Could Soon be Empty
It can always get worse.
Beat the Pump: Idaho’s City of Rocks a Low Cost Day Trip
The route is filled with history.
Idaho is Among the Top 5 States for Renewable Energy
But the dams need to stay.
Inflation Approaches 10 Percent in Idaho
Some independent drivers I know are throwing in the towel.
My Predictions for Idaho Primary Day
Did you know Mike Crapo had primary opponents?
This is Possibly the Most Scenic Drive in Idaho
Friendly people but then it’s very much stress-free living.
Are Illegal Immigrants Being Dumped in Southern Idaho?
Buses moving migrants around the country rarely have markings.
I Would Consider a Tesla Tiny House in Idaho
Once I find space for my books, I will be fine.
Kimberly, Idaho Schools Consider New Transgender Policy
I did find some of the policies confusing.
Bill Gates is a Big Land Owner But Not in Idaho
Some of the other names on the list are also familiar.
Many Idahoans Still Believe Donald Trump was Robbed in 2020
The movie is called 200 Mules.
Idaho’s Lack of EV Charging Stations Likely to Thwart EV Sales
Better to let the market make the call.
Another Argument for Idaho Maintaining a Ban on Marijuana
It might ease chronic pain.
Bruce Willis’s Plans for Private Idaho Airport Could be Over
Those who would get jobs could be well compensated.
Idaho Moms Get Snow Shovels for Mother’s Day
At this pace, it’s the gift that keeps on giving.