RW Local radio host says marcellus shale criticism led to firing

[RamboLiberal]

Controversies over Marcellus Shale drilling have shaken up the airwaves in Fayette County.

A longtime conservative radio host on WMBS in Uniontown claims he was fired last month over views aired on his show that criticized the health and environmental impact of natural gas drilling in the area.

Robert Foltz, host of the show "Let's Talk" for 10 years, said he was terminated on April 20, after a guest on his show, Dan Bailey, president of the board of directors of the Carmichaels Municipal Authority, said that bromine, a byproduct of natural gas drilling, had contaminated the area's public water supply.

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Minutes after the April 20 program aired he received a letter signed by Mr. Mroziak and Robert Pritts, president and owner of the Fayette Broadcasting Corp., which owns the station.

"This letter acknowledges that, by mutual agreement, you have agreed to terminate your at-will status with Fayette Broadcasting Co. Inc," according to the letter. At-will agreements allow employers to terminate employees legally at any time.

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BTW Marcellus Shale drilling here is huge!