Kirby Wilbur
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Kirby Wilbur is a conservative radio talk show host on KVI 570 in Seattle. He had frequently called in to the show, and a producer who liked the sound of his voice asked him to come in for an interview. He had no formal training in broadcasting, and was working as a real estate appraiser. He was first employed by the station as a substitute host, and now is on from 5 AM to 9 AM each weekday before John Carlson. He has also served as a substitute host for The Sean Hannity Show when Sean Hannity is on vacation.
Wilbur has long championed conservative causes on his radio show, including an initiative that would repeal a new tax on gasoline. However, this advocacy on the air has caused him to run afoul of the law in Washington state, since his discussion of the topic is tantamount to a political campaign contribution to the opponents of the gasoline tax. Since he advocated that his listeners donate to the anti-tax campaign and urged them to sign a petition, he has been accused of having "a level of control and involvement that would make them officers and/or agents of the campaign."[1]. At first, his station had to report the "value" of the airtime devoted to the anti-tax campaign, but after this estimated "value" exceeded the limit of campaign finance law, the duo was forced to abandon advocating the issue, although they can still mention it on the airwaves.
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