The Oneida Indian Nation is thanking Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for speaking out against the name of Washington's NFL team, which he said "denigrates a race of people."
Whether or not you agree with what Ray Halbritter of the Oneida Indian Nation believes about the word ‘Redskins,’ one thing is for sure; the word’s popularity can be partially attributed to a couple of Upstate New Yorkers.
by Bill Keeler
The Origin
First, the word’s origin has been debated over the years...
Here's a wrap-up of today's Keeler in the Morning Show on WIBX for Thursday, October 31st.
WIBX VIP Club Gripe of the Day is: Contradiction
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Oneida Nation Meets with NFL
NFL tells Ray Halbritter that they support the Washington Redskins.
As...
Here's a wrap-up of today's Keeler in the Morning Show on WIBX for Tuesday, October 29th.
WIBX VIP Club Gripe of the Day is: Chill
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Stuff in the News
Boston Red Sox take a 3-2 lead in the World Series
A listener is giving away a Haunted House...
Here's a wrap-up of today's Keeler in the Morning Show on WIBX for Monday, October 28th.
WIBX VIP Club Gripe of the Day is: Burn (Bill burned his mouth severely on a toasted ravioli on Friday. Blisters? Infection? death? Google results can send you off the deep-end)
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Big Weekend with things to discuss
World Series finishes - crazy...
The Oneida Indian Nation has released a new poll showing that if the Washington Redskins changed their name, the vast majority of DC-area residents would continue to support the team.