The Connection (radio program)
| Country of origin | USA |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | English, Korean |
| Home station | Dick Gordon (2001-2005) |
| Original release | 1994 – 5 August 2005 |
| Opening theme | "Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)" by Us3 |
The Connection was a public radio call-in program from
In March 2001, Lydon was dismissed after negotiations for renewal of his contract broke down. Lydon now hosts WBUR's Open Source.
Dick Gordon became the show's host just after the
The Connection was abruptly canceled after the August 5, 2005 broadcast, and Gordon laid off. Gordon says that the circumstances surrounding his termination were not explained well, though it is believed that WBUR was presumably not able to continue carrying the show.[2]
WBUR filled The Connection's 10 a.m. to noon timeslot with
The Connection's theme song was the jazz tune "Cantaloupe Island" by Herbie Hancock, performed by Us3 in their rendition titled "Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)".
References
- ^ Conflict in Iraq field reports, WBUR
- The Boston Phoenix. Retrieved 2006-06-11.
External links
- The Connection website, with streamable show archives from 2000 to 2005
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