Who is Crane?

Home: Midwest residing very happily with my wife and family

Education:

  • Student in Media Communications Masters Program at Webster University
  • BA English University of Mississippi
  • St. Louis Country Day School

Media Professional:

  • 2000-Head of Nothing But Truth® Enterprises
  • 2000-2004 Creative Editor of Lighthouse Review Magazine
  • 2000-Present Fill In Guest on Donnybrook KETC Channel 9.
  • 2000-2003 Host of Nothing But Truth WGNU
  • 2003-2004 Host of Nothing But Truth KTRS
  • 2004-Present Morning Show Fill In and Host of Nothing But Truth
  • 2007-2008 Co-host Allman and Crane in the Morning
  • 2008 Host of Nothing But Truth
  • 2009 Nothing But Truth (Radio and Television) American Family Radio Network

I began my radio career in 1993 at Ole Miss where I hosted a weekly news analysis program. After college, I worked as a tennis coach as well as different areas of media until 2000 when I decided to pursue media full time as well as my Masters in Media Communications. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to interview people from all over the political spectrum from Harry Reid to Newt Gingrich. I am a conservative on both social and economic issues. It is a true blessing to work at the American Family Radio Network.

All too human… yeah, that’s me. I voice my opinions yet I am fallen. This recognition, along with God’s grace, have humbled me as well as given me an appreciation for those who have made mistakes. It is not if you fall; your character is defined in the manner in which you get up. Without getting too personal,  I would be remiss if I did not state that all good things in my life flow through my lord and savior Jesus Christ. I say this with the utmost respect for other belief systems (religions).

Crane Durham I am a life long student of American history. I love this country and the virtues it was founded on as stated in our Declaration: the respect for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I believe that the most under-appreciated citizens in America are those who have or are currently serving in the United States military. I was absolutely disgusted by the treatment of the US Military during the 90’s and believe that it is one of the primary functions, if not the primary function, for a government to protect its people. That protection begins and ends with the respectable treatment of the Armed forces as well as the constitutional rights of its citizens. But I’ve digressed; my passion for America has been shaped first, and foremost by my family. It was strengthened by my two visits to the former Soviet Union. America is the greatest country ever to be and our form of government is the model for all freedom-loving countries. My love for country is one of the main reasons I created Nothing But Truth®, which is a celebration of the American dream. A dream that I believe in and happily defend on a daily basis.

Through the years of heading Nothing But Truth, I learned a great deal about leadership; one important lesson is that actions are more powerful than words. If one advocates a healthy, honest, christian life; then one must live a healthy, honest, christian  life.  This cannot be accomplished without my lord and savior.

Many in society today ask: what can they do to affect positive change? The greatest contribution a person can make is to live by example. Great leadership knows no particular race, creed, economic class, or political affiliation; it can be found anywhere. Fortunately, America is blessed with a system that encourages it. It is not an easy road — for it takes courage and the willingness to be held accountable. When it comes to leadership there is no difference between personal and private life. It is a function of one’s essence.

Everybody in media has certain key issues that they promote and I am no different. My issues are the promotion of liberty and freedom, which come from God (not government). Since 9/11 and the recent economic meltdown, I have focused the defense of gifts. There are three wars we are currently fighting. The “hot war” against Islamofacism requires vigilance and pre-emption. We cannot wait for it to touch our shores again. We are also fighting a cold war against communism/repressive regimes (China, Russia and North Korea). These wars are not mutually exclusive for they involve similar issues of nuclear proliferation and democratic reform. We cannot cower from the challenges facing us today. The third war is the culture war, the attacks on life, marriage (from within as well as from outside) and the family are on going; this war will only be won if we keep fidelity with the Constitution and an adherence to the Judeo/Christian principles of our founding. We need leadership, not only from our government but from us as individual citizens.

I know this was supposed to be my bio, but if you know where I stand on issues; you will certainly understand whom I am. On the personal side, I have friends from all over the political spectrum and have learned from them all.  I have also been blessed to have a wife and family.  My main desire in life is to serve my wife and family through the teachings of my lord and savior. For Nothing But Truth  it is to provide honest, quality entertainment that promotes my creator’s virtues. As pious and self-righteous as this may sound; it is the truth.

I am sincerely appreciative of your reader, listenership, thank you. God bless, and God Bless America!