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Imus Joins Fox Business

Fox deal returns host to cable news after 2007 race controversy

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(Newser) – Don Imus has completed a deal to simulcast his radio show on Fox Business Network TV beginning Oct. 5, Mediabistro reports. Imus has gotten out of his simulcast deal with RFD-TV. On FBN, he'll add more business news, and Fox Business Morning hosts Jenna Lee, Connell McShane, and Ashley Webster will report breaking financial news on Imus in the Morning.

In this Dec. 3, 2007 file photo, radio personality Don Imus addresses the audience at New York's Town Hall during his return to radio.
In this Dec. 3, 2007 file photo, radio personality Don Imus addresses the audience at New York's Town Hall during his return to radio.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew, file)
National radio talk show host Don Imus, hosts his 10th annual
National radio talk show host Don Imus, hosts his 10th annual "Kiss Me, I'm Imus" St. Patrick's Day radio show via WTKK-FM, Tuesday, March 17, 2009, in Boston.   (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye)
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We're excited to welcome Don Imus to the FOX Business team. His 40 years of on-air experience combined with his superb interviewing skills and capitalist sensibilities will be a great addition to our lineup.
- Kevin Magee, Executive VP, Fox Business Network

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atomick
Sep 3, 09 12:06 PM CDT
Does Fox just collect crazy assholes or what? Reply
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Fondue
Sep 3, 09 12:21 PM CDT
Pretty much.
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Rocket448
Sep 3, 09 12:27 PM CDT
LOL my thought exactly.
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ClearSight
Sep 3, 09 12:51 PM CDT
No, MoveOn and ACORN does....
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Sep 3, 09 4:22 PM CDT
Birds of a Feather!
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