It’s not at all clear how large the boycott of WPRO actually is.

However large or small it is, the RIGOP announced via e-mailed press release just now that it is joining.

RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICAN PARTY TO BOYCOTT WPRO

PROVIDENCE: Mark Smiley the Chair of RIGOP issued a statement today regarding a boycott of WPRO.

Said Smiley, “The RIGOP recognizes that free speech is important for all our citizens however that is not a green light to Cumulus Media Inc under all circumstances. Although we don’t always agree politically and ideologically with Democrats in Rhode Island we fully agree on this matter. The John Depetro Show is demeaning to women and minorities and this kind of behavior can’t be tolerated. The Rhode Island Republican Party will be boycotting WPRO indefinitely until the John Depetro Show is terminated. In addition, we call upon WPRO management and their parent company Cumulus Media Inc. to take action immediately.”

John Depetro has come under fire in the last three weeks from several groups in Rhode Island for degrading and demoralizing comments about women on his radio show.

Monique Chartier

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