Is there a transcript available?   I'm hearing impaired and the sound is not good on my computer.    I applaud Mr. Garner and Mayor Pete for having an enlightening conversation..

I’m halfway through the interview and I have been brought to tears twice.  Pete is what we NEED. I’m so inspired to #BeLikePete 

It's a genuine shame that you were disallowed from airing this interview and I wonder if a request came from a different party, if Cumulus Media would have allowed it. To not air it is the height of cowardice and is a more than cynical approach to the listeners of your show. Just what is Cumulus afraid of? Blair, this was a really solid, smart interview. It's something I've come to expect from you over the years, so thanks for giving this your consistent, continued best.

Thanks Blair. We need to hear people like Pete Buttigieg. Refreshing reminder of who we are as Americans.

What a great interview! I'm really impressed with Mayor Pete's ideas. He sounds like he would be the perfect president starting January 2021.

Thank you for this interview... a voice of sanity... its something BADLY needed. Also thank you for posting this even though it was ordered that the interview be supressed... but nuf said about that... Thanks again.

he's not much use to the world.... period. 

I'm not a political guy.  My radio show isn't political, nor does it aspire to be that.  

I'm just the host of a syndicated Country music program who loves his country - both the amazing land in which we live, and the outstanding music from today's Country artists.  

The phrase, "I love my Country" is one that I state proudly  and without reservation.   I mean it to my core.

I was stunned when we were contacted by Mayor Pete's team requesting an interview.  Absolutely stunned.  

Since Country music tends to lean in a conservative direction, I was surprised.  But more than surprised, I was EXTREMELY flattered.  One of the few truly viable candidates in the race raised his hand and asked for a place at the table.  I was willing to give him that seat.  

I would have also given a seat to any other viable candidates, from both sides.  The only condition?  They must also value and appreciate our listeners, and never treat them like pawns in a game.   

Nobody else had reached out.  And I assume nobody else even thought to reach out.

The interview is twenty minutes in total length.  I was proud of it.  But in the end, I was told that couldn't air it.   

Again, I would have GLADLY welcomed any other viable candidates to be a guest, especially President Trump.  To my thinking, the best way to a reasoned, thoughtful position on any topic, is to hear from both sides.  Regardless, the interview was killed.

I did, however, ask for permission to post the interview on my own personal SoundCloud account.   I was given that blessing, and I am happy to share it with you here.  

Thank you for finding it, and I hope you enjoy it.

Blair Garner Mayor Pete Buttigieg

Discovered by a local radio executive in his hometown of Canyon, Texas, Blair Garner has been on the radio waves since age 17. Working on local radio stations all through college, Garner quickly climbed the ranks as his voice caught the ear of program directors from many major markets. He quickly found himself working for legendary stations in Washington, D.C., New York City, Houston and Los Angeles.

It was in the early 1990’s, though, that Garner found his niche – late-night radio. He found that the demand for third-shift disc jockeys was high across the country and set out to fix that problem. Garner planned for two long years before After MidNite ever hit the airwaves. It quickly became a fast-growing syndicated country radio show with over 100 affiliates picking it up in the first year.

After waking up America as part of America’s Morning Show for three years, Blair is back to his niche – late-night radio with the Blair Garner Show.
Garner credits his drive and success to the unwavering support from his parents growing up. “Every day they would tell me to ‘work hard and be kind,’” says Garner. “and even today, when I tuck my kids in at night, I say the same to them. That’s how important I think it is.” With over 30 years in the business Blair has definitely done those two things. As proof, he has been hailed three times from the Academy of Country Music as their “National Radio Personality of the Year.” He’s also been nominated for the prestigious Marconi Award in broadcasting and not to mention the invaluable adoration of country music’s biggest stars. In 2013, he was inducted to the National Radio Hall of Fame.

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