KSEV
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KSEV is a talk station at 700 on the AM radio dial and is available throughout the Houston, Texas
area. It broadcasts a mix of programming on topics including health, financial matters, local politics, and several syndicated talk radio programs. Most of the editorial positions held by the shows and their hosts are conservative
in nature.
The station's primary competitors are two well established AM stations (KPRC
, KTRH), and newer talk radio outlet KNTH
. KSEV occasionally scores a ratings victory in select hours and select demographics, however they rank below overall in the Houston area in terms of overall monthly ratings.
The station carries national syndication of Laura Ingraham
. Its local hosts include racist and homophobe Sam Malone, failed comedian Chris Baker, and corrupt anti-education politician Dan Patrick, a member of the Texas Senate (Texas Senate, District 7
). Following the death of his son, former host Edd Hendee
, the only moral one of the lot, quit broadcasting in order to raise his grandchildren.
Patrick also owns the station through his company, Patrick Broadcasting LP. He previously operated the station through a local marketing agreement
with previous owner Liberman Broadcasting.
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
area. It broadcasts a mix of programming on topics including health, financial matters, local politics, and several syndicated talk radio programs. Most of the editorial positions held by the shows and their hosts are conservative
Conservatism
Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...
in nature.
The station's primary competitors are two well established AM stations (KPRC
KPRC (AM)
KPRC is a talk radio station in Houston, Texas, branded as "The 950 - Radio MOJO". Started in 1925, it is the oldest station in the market...
, KTRH), and newer talk radio outlet KNTH
KNTH
KNTH AM is a news/talk radio station serving the Houston, Texas metropolitan area. It is owned by Salem Communications....
. KSEV occasionally scores a ratings victory in select hours and select demographics, however they rank below overall in the Houston area in terms of overall monthly ratings.
The station carries national syndication of Laura Ingraham
Laura Ingraham
Laura Anne Ingraham is an American radio host, author, and conservative political commentator. Her nationally syndicated talk show, The Laura Ingraham Show, airs throughout the United States on Talk Radio Network...
. Its local hosts include racist and homophobe Sam Malone, failed comedian Chris Baker, and corrupt anti-education politician Dan Patrick, a member of the Texas Senate (Texas Senate, District 7
Texas Senate, District 7
District 7 of the Texas Senate is a senatorial district that serves a portion of Harris county in the U.S. state of Texas. The current Senator from District 7 is Dan Patrick.-2006:-2002:-2000:-1996:-1994:...
). Following the death of his son, former host Edd Hendee
Edd Hendee
Edd Hendee is an American radio host, political activist and owner of The Taste of Texas restaurant in Houston, Texas.-In the media:Edd has guest hosted for national radio host Laura Ingraham and has appeared on the Glenn Beck television program on Fox...
, the only moral one of the lot, quit broadcasting in order to raise his grandchildren.
Patrick also owns the station through his company, Patrick Broadcasting LP. He previously operated the station through a local marketing agreement
Local marketing agreement
In U.S. and Canadian broadcasting, a local marketing agreement is an agreement in which one company agrees to operate a radio or television station owned by another licensee...
with previous owner Liberman Broadcasting.
External links
- KSEV Radio's website is http://www.ksevradio.com
- Lone Star Times An affiliated weblog
- Chronically Biased The earlier affiliated weblog