MSNBC is in Big Trouble Without Bush to Bash Feb 16, 2009
You won't hear executives at MSNBC chanting "yes we can." The network that they cobbled together as a TV version of the left-wing screed Air America is in the ratings dumper. Advertising dollars that have never been easy are getting thinner. (Townhall.com)
Bill Clinton: We need 'Fairness Doctrine, or more balance' on airwaves... Feb 13, 2009
time for ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, PBS and Air America to dedicate HALF OF THEIR TIME to conservative opinions ... Hey, you guys had Air America and Americans said your were Boring as IMPEACHED BILL CLINTON. If you needed Fair and Balanced, then you had Alan Colmes ... So, Clinton stated, "there's always been a lot of big money to support the right wing talk shows..." Well, how much money was pumped into Air America Radio before they went bankrupt. (The Drudge Report)
Sen. Harkin: 'We need the Fairness Doctrine back'... Feb 12, 2009
Air America failed not because people dont want to listen to progressive talk ... Liberal radio, Air America Et Al, Does not exist because nobody wants to listen to their CRAP ... Let the free market decide something, I know it is 1984 all over again but why pick on Rush when only 2 or 3 million people listen to him every day compared to the millions that listen to NBC. Air America couldn. (The Drudge Report)
In our opinion: Airwaves Feb 12, 2009
"I think it's absolutely time to pass a standard," said Stabenow, whose interest in the issue is severely clouded by the fact her husband is vice president of the liberal radio network Air America. Added Stabenow: "I absolutely think it's time to be bringing accountability to the airwaves." Stabenow has powerful allies in Congress, such as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. (The Herald-Palladium)
Fox News Mara Liasson Fumes after Obama Press Conference Feb 11, 2009
I was surprised he didn;t call on Air America. Oh honey. (Multichannel News)
First Amendment: Free Speech Vs. Fairness Dogma Feb 11, 2009
There is also an obvious conflict of interest: Stabenow's husband, Tom Athans, is co-founder of the liberal TalkUSA radio network and served as executive vice president of the liberal Air America network now bankrupt because so few Americans were interested in listening to its left-wing versions of Sean Hannity and Michael Reagan. With hundreds of billions of dollars of stimulus being spent on every imaginable Democratic wish item, does Stabenow see some loot available from the taxpayers'... (Investors Business Daily)
Penn's Sneak Attack on Fox Mirrors Democratic Ploy Feb 10, 2009
Recently on the Bill Press radio show, the tens of people who make up the Air America listening audience were treated to the Michigan senator and her promise to convene hearings to restore balance to the airwaves ... Press then pressed her about hearings in the Senate this year, to which she indicated that she would conduct hearings and have radio station owners subpoenaed to testify so the Senate could determine why people tune in Rush Limbaugh and tune out Air America. (Newsmax)
Group pushing for left-leaning show on public airwaves Feb 8, 2009
diazo wrote on Feb 5, 2009 9:11 PM:" The handful of corporations that owns virtually all broadcast media in this country are far from liberal, given that liberals are by definition opposed to the excesses of corporate power. But those corporations do a very nice business convincing the gullible that they are in fact liberal, defusing any calls for an actual liberal media with exactly the kind of belligerent rhetoric being repeated here. And where do you guys get this "liberal media" stuff? From... (Helena Independent Record)
Racism, media bias and the American presidency Feb 8, 2009
To Please wrote on Jan 29, 2009 5:00 PM:" Conservatives have one measley channel on T.V- Fox news, and the only thing conservative about that is the commentary. CNN, MSNBC, NBC, CBS and ABC all have reporting that lies by implying it is balanced when the way in which they cover stories is obviously biased. Talk radio? Yes, it's predominately conservative but even there liberals have Air America and NPR. Liberals control our entire education system- what our young minds are taught, and they... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Rasmussen: '55% Say Media Bias Bigger Problem than Campaign Cash' Feb 8, 2009
While speaking with his second guest, Rachel Maddow of Air America, Olbermann claimed that America's military has been "rendered impotent" by President Bush and contended that some American voters "assume we can win anything provided we chant, 'USA, USA, USA,' loudly enough": "Like it or not, a lot of voters assume we can win anything provided we chant, 'USA, USA, USA,' loudly enough. When your foreign policy positions reinforce that as McCain's do, throughout, not just Russia and Georgia, but... (MediaResearch.org)
How conservative are Georgia conservatives? Mar 15, 2008
Look at Air America and other liberal shows. They bomb big time because all it is is name calling and trashing America. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Letters to the Editor - 2/20/2008 Feb 21, 2008
" Sadly, I think this insight was meant facetiously. Reardon wrote on Feb 20, 2008 4:04 PM:SDRAOUL: Specious reasoning, but it only seems to be on this one subject much like otherwise rational people who are devoutly religious. The Islamo / fascists object to Americans in the land of Mecca as occupiers, and it is not the occupiers who commit the crimes as illegals do here, it is the home country residents who commit the crimes in Saudi Arabia and other Muslim countries in reaction to Americans... (North County Times)
Another View: Who will the haters love? Feb 18, 2008
A HISTORY BUFF wrote on Feb 15, 2008 5:05 PM:" And AIR AMERICA was NOT hateful? OH, right, just the conservatives are hateful. You are correct. Liberals are never, ever full of hate. They never say an unkind word. Just full of peace, love, and joy. Time to look up 'tripe' in the dictionary... " ... Sid wrote on Feb 15, 2008 7:01 PM:" A nice attempt at degrading something that when looked at with a different perspective looks totally different: 1. Al Franken of "Air America", a liberal talk... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
McCain and talk radio Feb 8, 2008
Wasn t that supposed to be the domain of the Air America crowd, Jim. I have my major disagreements with Sen McCain but he is a much better choice than Sens Clinton or Obama. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Cash Advance: Dems Getting Lion's Share of Media Ad Spend Feb 5, 2008
Media contributors are also backing one of their own: former Saturday Night Live writer/actor and Air America Radio host Al Franken, a candidate for U.S. Senate from Minnesota, who leads in political contributions with $312,998. Obama also has taken the most sizeable contributions from book/magazines/ newspaper, computer/Internet and broadcast players. (MediaWeek.com)
Outlets Disguise Agenda, Hype Iraq 'Lies' Jan 25, 2008
In the subsequent segment, Olbermann interviewed Rachel Maddow of Air America. In the next hour on MSNBC, 9pm EST, Dan Abrams set up a segment on his show: "We have all heard about the lies, the cherry picking, the hyped intelligence in the run-up to the war with Iraq, but now a new study is holding the Bush administration's feet to the fire. The Center for Public Integrity, a non-profit, non-partisan investigative journalism group has compiled a list of the instances the Bush administration... (MediaResearch.org)
US elections 08 Jan 18, 2008
Mark Green, the president of the liberal radio network Air America, knows Giuliani well, having been the public advocate - a city watchdog - for New York throughout Giuliani's mayoralty. He categorises his style of leadership as "abusive, authoritarian and often effective. He would threaten and frighten people - staff, press, rivals - and they would frequently do his bidding. A close ally once told me that Giuliani gets up every morning looking for a fight he can win. That's fine for a... (Guardian Unlimited)
Wooten: A big, big win for Romney Jan 17, 2008
The Air America episode was a farce. Ill-informed bloviators like Rhodes and Garafalo do nothing to educate, and serve only to reinforce the caricature of liberalism that has replaced thought about a liberal/progressive approach to governance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Read Thursday's CyberAlert: Jan 17, 2008
OLBERMANN: Chris Matthews continues to join us from Las Vegas and, for the moment now, we are joined again by MSNBC political analyst Pat Buchanan and Air America Radio's Rachel Maddow. And, Rachel, I think you and I have discussed this on camera and off, that whole topic of what Senator Clinton had said before the vote in New Hampshire is the bull in the China shop for me and the red flag to the bull and every other kind of bull we could mention. (MediaResearch.org)
New Sunday radio show hopes to erase the stigma of Minn. atheists Jan 15, 2008
The program, which debuted this weekend, will air Sundays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on KTNF-AM 950 Air America ... in April 2006, and Air America began airing it in other parts of the country last October ... The group has an initial six-month contract with Air America. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Billionaires for Big Government Jan 15, 2008
Air America: Described by the New York Observer as a reliable destroyer of the fortunes of wealthy, well-meaning liberals, the struggling left-wing talk radio network is said to have lost an astounding $41 million since 2004. After it reportedly received a funding commitment of at least $8 million from the alliance, it filed for bankruptcy protection in October 2006, listing liabilities of more than $20 million and assets of just $4 million. (Human Events Online)
The Media's Double-Standard On Civility Jan 9, 2008
The "we" in that equation belongs squarely to the camp of the loony radical left, which now broadcasts that hatred for humans on the Air America radio network ... He denounced conservative bloggers as the kind who say "I'm either going to expose myself to children at a park, or stay home and blog." Some bloggers "apparently bored, may have commented on a comment that I had regarding Steve Irwin and the barb that shook the world." He claimed they were "obviously sardonic comments." His swaggering... (Townhall.com)
Kozloff: Return of the Faux Liberal Jan 5, 2008
Nadler surely cant be happy at the negative publicity on NY1 as well as Air America Radio and WBAI Radio, other media outlets which covered the story. The reality however is that it is going to take a lot more effort to change Nadlers position. (Zmag.org)
7 comments Jan 2, 2008
I've listened to Air America decry MSNBC as part of the "war-machine", which gives you a sense of the liberal's intensive psychosis. We haven't even achieved the minimum of autocratic secularism that the spread-legged secularists have planned for us. (Human Events Online)
Global warming hype Dec 28, 2007
danahan01 wrote on Dec 27, 2007 6:36 PM:" Hey, Rosie, Mr. Schwindt lives in reality, at least the same reality that I live in, along with people like "worker bee" and the others. That's what baffles people like you. When you degrade people by saying they need therapy shows how insensative people on the far left really are. When I listen to "air America radio", I hear the unadulterated hatred for people on the "Right". I really enjoyed all the postings on this page. Hey "worker bee", I would... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Gordon: Real News Dec 22, 2007
com, Laura Flanders of Air America, and author and filmmaker Danny Schechter. . (Zmag.org)
Surrendered to federal authorities... Dec 7, 2007
In fact, some observers wondered why Ward was not a part of Air America's initial lineup ... he should have gone on Air America where they preach the same unfounded facts. (The Drudge Report)
O'Reilly versus Olbermann Dec 6, 2007
Doug wrote on Dec 4, 2007 11:01 PM:" For 7 years in a row, the O'Reilly Factor has been #1 in the 7:00 Central Time slot. I suppose Paul was also pulling for Air America too! ". FNG wrote on Dec 4, 2007 5:01 PM:" DB, I'm not a huge Limbaugh fan, but to say he's a "fad", and probably won't be around in 10 years, is just wishful thinking. He's already been around much longer than 10 years. He'll quit when he wants to. I think O'Reilly will pull an Imus and get booted off the air some day. When... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Liberals are trying to take away your rights Dec 2, 2007
Examples: Catholic Hour, Muslim Hour, Union Hour, Air America with Al Franken, or Rush Limbaugh. U.S. Rep. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Nov 20, 2007
MAXWELL (Maxwell, St. Petersburg Times -- Column) -- The survivors of Air America, the CIA's covert Cold War-era airline, deserve the same benefits as other veterans. 700. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
An Amusing Postscript Nov 16, 2007
A few weeks ago, Air America radio host Randi Rhodes was off the air because of some sort of injury ... Air Americas Jon Elliot asked on the air. (Townhall.com)
Radio should go left, right, up, but the loss of voices takes it down Nov 13, 2007
Liberal rants and raves from San Diego's Stacy Taylor and such Air America favorites as Randi Rhodes and Thom Hartmann will give way to Padres talk and Chargers chat. And our radio chorus will be missing the robust voice of dissent. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Talking Points Nov 8, 2007
This is the same thing The New York Times did with the far-left radio network, Air America ... Then presto, Air America declares bankruptcy. (Fox News)
KTRB-AM 860 and Green Building Exchange Present 'Green Seed Radio' Nov 4, 2007
PlanetCheck was the first independent content provider for Air America Radio Network from 2004 to 2005. Mo is also known for her earlier accomplishments as on-air talent for Live 105, Alice 97. (PR Newswire)
Air America Launches Atheism Program Oct 8, 2007
The liberal talk radio network Air America announced this week it will launch a nationwide show focusing on atheism ... The Freethought Radio Program, hosted by the co-presidents of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, has been airing on Air America's Madison, Wis. (Newsmax)
Elizabeth Edwards attacks Limbaugh's draft deferment; suggests it's fake... Oct 5, 2007
An Air America producer just sent over some transcript from an interview their Richard Greene (not our Richard Greene) conducted with Elizabeth Edwards, in which she questioned Rush Limbaugh's Vietnam exemption ... Gee, I wonder if anyone even heard the interview being that it was on Air America. (The Drudge Report)
Ratings: Dead Anatomy Tops Live Ones Sep 30, 2007
September 28, 2007, 3:26 pm. A scene from CSI. (CBS). (New York Times)
On Your Mind Sep 25, 2007
To the OYM caller who wanted to know why our local radio station didn t give a balance to their programming and allow Air America to be heard instead of Rush Limbaugh all the time. First of all Air America went off the air through bankruptcy and a lack of interest by both listeners and prospective sponsors ... For the person who wanted to receive Air America in Sierra Vista, all they have to do is keep reading this newspaper. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
OBAMA CRITICIZES HEARINGS BEING HELD ON 9/11... Sep 12, 2007
matt are you listening to air america and watching Bill Mahr at the same time. Clinton is the only convicted draft dodger. (The Drudge Report)
Hollywood Players Form Political Production Company... Sep 12, 2007
The news is good - hopefully they will realize Americans want honesty - if they make it into another Air America then it will fail- we can win the battle with the right - we just have to be honest ... I am sure the movie will be just as successful as Moore's latest, or air america, or CNN or MSNBC or Keith O. you might make it all the way up to an O'Reilly rerun in audience share if moveon pays 20 billion for an ad. (The Drudge Report)
OSAMA RAMBLE: INSANE TAXES, GLOBAL WARMING AND MORTGAGES! Sep 8, 2007
Sounds like Osama is auditioning for a spot on Air America. Posted by: Mike | Sep 7, 2007 3:48:31 PM. (The Drudge Report)
Liberal Women Struggle to Find Broad Appeal Aug 30, 2007
As Air America did before them, GreenStone quickly fell into a caricature of itself ... As Air America did before them, GreenStone quickly fell into a caricature of itself. (Townhall.com)
President is right on history, Iraq Aug 27, 2007
Too bad Air America went down in flames. Too bad liberals can t express their ideas on open air and be successful. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Left, Right Join Forces as Garofalo Joins '24' Aug 22, 2007
She also did a stint as a co-host on liberal radio network Air America. Story Continues Below. (Newsmax)
'Spike' lines up comedy writers Aug 16, 2007
Joining Gibbons and Feresten in the room is new head writer Tom Johnson, who earned an Emmy and Peabody for "The Daily Show." Also on the team: Chris Regan, who co-wrote the "Daily Show" companion, "America: The Book"; "Saturday Night Live" and "Daily Show" alum Ray James (who also wrote for Robert Smigel's Triumph the Insult Comic Dog); and Air America Radio performer Jim Earl, who also spent time on "Daily Show.". Rounding out the staff: Chadd Gindin, who has written for the "Weekend Update"... (Variety)
Go Al! Grrrr! Aug 15, 2007
She recognized him from Saturday Night Live and had listened to him on his erstwhile Air America Radio show. Months later, she says, he was extremely friendly when she "accosted" him in the lobby while he was walking his black lab, Kirby. (City Pages)
Women's Radio Net to End Operation Aug 7, 2007
Launching a new radio network is a tough proposition (just ask Air America Radio). Launching a new radio network targeting women with female-oriented Talk programming in a male-dominated industry is even tougher. (MediaWeek.com)
Al Frankens Senate Bid Gets Serious Jul 24, 2007
When Franken, the former "Saturday Night Live" comedian turned New York Times best-selling author (his latest book is "The Truth (with Jokes)" and former fire-breathing liberal host on the progressive Air America radio network, announced his campaign to unseat Coleman back in February, the idea drew snickers from media pundits. Not anymore. (Newsmax)
Chuck & Larry leads box office Dust-ups follow Blitzer Jul 23, 2007
They could appear on television or radio formats judged ideologically sympathetic, ranging from Rush Limbaugh to "Air America." They could choose hosts - CNN's Larry King immediately comes to mind - who primarily lob softballs and let their subjects talk. Or they could use the Internet and cut out the middleman entirely. (The Palm Beach Post)
RON PAUL HAS MORE CASH THAN MCCAIN... Jul 7, 2007
Political Radar: Ron Paul Tops McCain in Cash on Hand. Ron Paul Tops McCain in Cash on Hand. (The Drudge Report)
Who will the presidential candidates be? Jul 7, 2007
And no, that is not information from CNN or Air America thank you very much ... Are you by any chance a follower of "Air America". (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Back to the Fairness Doctrine? Jul 6, 2007
Now, the airwaves are now a much bigger affair, and the only reason that liberal broadcasters like Air America have gone bankrupt is that they haven't been able to persuade a commercially significant segment of the American public to listen to their opinions ... Now, the airwaves are now a much bigger affair, and the only reason that liberal broadcasters like Air America have gone bankrupt is that they haven't been able to persuade a commercially significant segment of the American public to... (Townhall.com)
is coming to the US. The only detail is how much the rich and neocons are going to whine about it before it gets here. More... Jul 6, 2007
Ron wrote on Jul 5, 2007 11:30 AM:" I would have to agree with the 8:56 AM comment ll. I guess since Air America gone bankrupt, and Al Franken has left, Eric Parish decided to fill the vacuum. Remember he backs the Fairness Doctrine. No Sir, removing the central control from freedom of speech is what Reagan did, it was the Democrats during their 40 reign that installed the Fairness Doctrine, which is in fact, is akin to socialism. You take a look at Fox and they have more viewers in one program,... (North County Times)
MUZZLE MANIA Jul 2, 2007
Liberals claim they just want "fairness" - but if that were so, they wouldn't limit their concern just to talk radio, the one area where they've been shut out (by their own incompetence, mind you - Air America, the liberal talk-radio network, was a complete fiasco). They aren't concerned that Americans "get both sides of the story" on abortion or embryonic-stem-cell research or abstinence training. (New York Post -- Opinions)
TV NEWS SHOWS Jul 2, 2007
Channel: 2 "Fox News Sunday" -- Chertoff; Michael Gallagher, conservative talk radio host; Mark Green of Air America Radio. 4 p.m. and also 3 p.m. on FNC.. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Republican Proposes Ban on Fairness Doctrine Funding... Jun 29, 2007
"You know, conservatism, if you work hard, stick to your principles and tell it like it is, you can do pretty good. If you don't, you end up on Air America" ... They lost millions with Al Franken and the other jokers on Air America and they still have not learned. (The Drudge Report)
From failed princess to French cook Jun 28, 2007
Given the breadth of Garofalo's work - movies, sitcoms, TV dramas, Saturday Night Live, The Larry Sanders Show, cartoon voice work, and a host on the radio network Air America - she doesn't seem to fail that often. But she says she's working less now that she's a little older (42). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Unfairness Doctrine Jun 28, 2007
If it thinks it will make its numbers by airing Air America, then it is free to do that ... There is no requirement on the listeners to hang around, however, so it is likely that higher ad rates will be paid for Limbaugh than for Ben Mankiewicz on Air America. (Townhall.com)
The Un-Fairness Doctrine Jun 27, 2007
Attempts to counter conservative talk radio with liberal talk shows (Air America) failed. Nobody listened to the liberal comedians that served as hosts. (Human Events Online)
GoLeft.tv Announces New Commentary and Entertainment Features Jun 26, 2007
June 25, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- For three years, Bobby Kennedy, Mike Papantonio, and David Bender have been interviewing the newsmakers on Ring of Fire, an Air America Radio product. Those interviews have included cultural icons such as Robert Redford, Gore Vidal, Martin Short, Henry Rollins, David Crosby, and just about any other progressive who has recognized the importance of speaking up on behalf of American Democracy. (Primezone Releases)
Talk radio drives illegals debate Jun 24, 2007
You stated, "Radio stations should not be allowed to turn over the airways to the Republican Party without equal program presentation to those who express other views." 'Air America' was the talk radio arm of liberals but it went belly up because not enuough people listened ... You stated, "Radio stations should not be allowed to turn over the airways to the Republican Party without equal program presentation to those who express other views." 'Air America' was the talk radio arm of liberals but... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Talk Radio Still Conservative-Minded Jun 22, 2007
Despite inroads made by Air America Radio and other Progressive Talk programming, talk radio remains a conservative bastion, at least among the biggest radio owners ... (The report did not include Air America radio stations or non-commercial radio stations. (MediaWeek.com)
Compare and contrast the US attack on Iraq in 2003 with the Japanese attack on the US in 1941. Were either provoked? Unprovoked? A violation of international law? Justified? Not? More... Jun 19, 2007
For example, liberal talk radio (Air America) went bankrupt because they offered a rotten product. Today the mainstream print and television media are dying because it's been trying to sell left-wing propaganda as news. (North County Times)
Media play to worst instincts Jun 14, 2007
Jon Sinton, a co-founder of the liberal talk radio network Air America, claims the mainstream media have failed to challenge government claims. The ability of talk radio to crank up this kind of angry and disproportionate response, coupled with the mainstream media's fixation on celebrity news at the expense of pressing issues, spells trouble for our democracy and is precisely why we started Air America Radio three years ago ... Commentator Bill O'Reilly actually said that my colleagues and I at... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Paris Hilton a top TV priority Jun 11, 2007
Air America Radio host Rachel Maddow perhaps summed it all up: "We hate ourselves for the amount of celebrity coverage we all digest -- yet we keep doing it.". Date in print: Mon. (Variety)
