Radio Skit Offends Muslims

(AP)  A top 40 radio station has apologized for an on-air comedy skit called "Muslim Jeopardy" that Muslim advocacy groups said was offensive and derogatory.

The skit on KDWB-FM included an announcer using a fake South Asian accent introducing contest categories such as "infamous infidels" and "potent portables," according to the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations, which said it had received complaints about the skit.

The skit also included a threat to behead a female host when she got an answer wrong, CAIR said.

On Monday, the station's Web site contained a short apology: "KDWB does not condone making light of Islam and Muslims. We regret that listeners found the 'Muslim Jeopardy' comedy skit of one of our on-air hosts to be insensitive."

CAIR issued a statement on Monday applauding the station's response.

KDWB is owned by San Antonio-based Clear Channel Communications Inc., the nation's largest operator of radio stations.

Gregg Swedberg, operations manager for Clear Channel's Minneapolis office, said it was against company policy to discuss whether any disciplinary action had been taken against morning host Dave Ryan.

Ryan remains on the air, Swedberg said.

[downislam]

Well this is what they call Caliphate. America and the West as a whole MUST wake up. Muslims will and have infilitrated our way of life, politics, news and our voice. Americans MUST wake up and see the threat it is REAL.
Time the muslims go back to the *** world and live as they wish, build their own wealth and stop taking what is already built. America must fight NOW.

[laurieleemoo]

Has CAIR ever heard about a little thing called, Freedom of Speach. Well, they better get used to it. Maybe they should put their energy into protesting against all the radical muslims who gave the radio station ammunition to degrade the religion. I think these comedians are absolutely hysterical. Give us more!!!!!

[flautus]

This is just another example of the BIGGEST SINGLE THREAT to any free society- RELIGIOUS FUNDAMENTALISM- any place , any era.

[mrpete8-2009]

I am really sick of the Muslim community taking offence to everything. Not all humor that might involve a Muslim is planned to be degeratory. I am Catholic and Polish, and have heard more than enough jokes over the years about that... but I have yet to burn a car or theraten to harm someone over it.

[b453486]

who cares if it affended them they are no better then the Catholics or Protestants. We seem to cater to the Muslim for fear of offending them. Tell to get out and go some where else.

[fckss05]

I think that most Americans do not understand the true motives of the Muslims. Just look at the most of the world where non muslims have to live with them they are not liked. Our PC society is going to pay for this.

[flautus]

Loosen up or go back to your third world toilet.

[twilbury]

That Muslims are offended yet again should not make the news. They're crying "wolf" once more. Name a group in the United States, or the world for that matter, that hasn't taken their share of verbal beatings in any of the media, but the only ones screaming in pain and threatening violence are those from the Religion of Peace. It's all getting very old.

[tpeks40]

These poor Muslims. It's about time they learn how to take a joke. As much as they might be American Muslims, the key word here is 'American' which give them the freedom to practice their religion, but it also give the radio station the freedom of speach. If they do not like it here, there are other muslim nations that would be more than willing to accept them. AMF

[Geneius]

Who cares any more what Muslims think. (Muslims please take note, I did capitalize the "M" in Muslims.)