Air America to Cease Broadcasting Immediately

Stoney McFried

Stoney McFried

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Speaking for myself personally, it's because I don't watch the news or listen to radio for opinions.I form them on my own,and I try to find the information I want by myself.I tend to turn off any program during its editorial or opinion segment,because I don't really need to be informed of what I should or shouldn't be angry or outraged over,and I don't need necessarily have someone who agrees with my opinion.My motto is "Fuck it!":lol:
Wavels said:
Why is it that Left of center radio programs can't attract a profitable audience?

I have been listening to talk radio since the late '60s.
These are the guys that got me hooked on talk:

Jean Shepard
Long John Nebel
Barry Farber
Bob Grant
Alex Bennet
David Gold
Neil Rogers.

These were all shows that were on the air way before the fairness doctrine was abolished in 1987.

Shortly thereafter (1987) Rush Limbaugh changed the way talk radio was perceived by the non listening masses. He also achieved record ratings.

But I wonder why there seems to be no substantial audience for lefty talkers?

Maybe for whatever reason they are not as entertaining? Hmmm?
I wonder.:leaf:

January 21, 2010, 4:57 pm
Air America to Cease Broadcasting Immediately

By BRIAN STELTERAir America, the progressive talk radio network, said Thursday that it would cease broadcasting immediately, bowing to what it called a “very difficult economic environment.”
“It is with the greatest regret, on behalf of our Board, that we must announce that Air America Media is ceasing its live programming operations as of this afternoon, and that the Company will file soon under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code to carry out an orderly winding-down of the business,” the chair of Air America Media, Charlie Kireker, said in a memorandum.
His statement was published on AirAmerica.com.
The news did not come as a total surprise to staffers. The company, which was founded in 2004, has never been on sound financial footing. The company first filed for bankruptcy protection in 2006, but managed to stay on the air at that time.
“The fact of the matter was, it was always a very challenging business proposition, and it never had the right management,” said Sam Seder, who hosted programs on Air America until last September.
Starting at 6 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, listeners will hear encore programming until Jan. 25, “at which time Air America programming will end,” Mr. Kireker said.
http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/21/air-america-to-cease-broadcasting-immediately/
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K

kayakook

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The vast majority of radio stations in the US are held by very few companies. They play what they want you to hear. I couldnt listen to Air America anywhere in my region even if I wanted to, but Rush and Hannity are on everywhere.

Just like Classic rock, they have had the same playlist for the past 25 years and play the same songs every day. That doesnt mean they're the best songs, just the ones they want you to hear.

McDonalds is the #1 restaurant in the USA. I certainly think I would have a hard time finding someone who would agree they have the best food though.

Look for more of this seeing how the supreme court (the right wing side) just sold the govt to the corporations (who are now considered people)
 
Phenom420

Phenom420

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Illegal Smile said:
It's because people at work or driving to and from work can listen to radio. And most of those working people are conservatives.
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LOL, thus meaning the others are at home maybe watching the old tv or on other productive sites like myspace and twatter LOL:bigjoint:
 
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