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Radio voices wield more influence than politicians
As Imre Salusinszky notes ("The friends the Coalition could do without", July 9) "the tabloid radio voices" Alan Jones and Ray Hadley, have demonstrated that they can force elected governments to bend to their will. For this reason, Malcolm Turnbull cannot afford to ignore the relentless hectoring of these "friends". In contrast I recall that during my time as a Meals on Wheels volunteer I was alerted to the more positive aspects of their broadcasting. A solitary lady, whose failing eyesight prevented her from reading or watching TV, described Alan Jones as "the most stimulating company". Her life, she said, would be "so dull without him". In some circles, at least, Jones and Hadley are more popular and influential than any politician.