I bet there's no one listening who........

About 12 months ago I changes the radio station I listen to in the mornings on my way to work.

 The rolling news station I used to listen to had joined the ranks of many in the media and jumped on the "lets have a go at GP's 'cause they earn too much money, spend all their time playing golf and by default  are poor doctors" bandwagon. (a bandwagon that i suspect has strong government backing). The daily stream of ill informed reporting on my chosen profession was frankly demotivating and did little to help me deliver quality care on arrival at surgery.  I chose to be a GP not by default because I couldn't do anything else but because I felt it was where I could be most effective. To constantly hear General Practice being undermined on my daily commute was simply not good for my own mental well being. I made a choice and switched to my local commercial radio station. (my options were limited I am too old for Radio One, not culturally aware enough for radio three, too culturally aware for classic FM and i don't like Terry Wogan)

This worked. No malicious doctor bashing, harmless middle of the road music and the occasional bit of banter that made me smile. I arrived at surgery having be entertained and I hope I was a better doctor for it. 

all was well until recently.........

The breakfast show introduced a new feature entitled " I bet there is no one listening who............". listeners are encouraged to phone in with their experiences for the general amusement of others. Harmless stuff you might say however recent examples have drifted in a rather odd direction.  they have included:-

• ......... has been arrested while drunk
• ......... spied on their partner
• ......... had a threesome

Now these examples may seem a little inappropriate for a radio station listened to by many whilst on the school run but their latest offering was just plain dangerous.

• ........ Who is putting their makeup on whilst driving.  

Genius! lets encourage people who are already driving without due care and attention to make a phone call at the wheel. People of the midlands don't leave your house unless you are in an armor plated vehicle its not safe. 

I am considering switching back to the news station. I'm not sure it which style of "journalism" is more harmful for my well being!