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'''Air America Radio''' is a [[liberal]] [[radio network]] that is expected to start broadcasting in the [[United States]] on [[March 31]], [[2004]]. The network is funded through [[Progress Media]], which has amassed “tens of millions of dollars” prior to first broadcasting, according to [[chief executive]] Mark Walsh. As a startup organization, the network is expected to lose money for the first few years of its operation.
'''Air America Radio''' is a [[liberal]] [[radio network]] that is expected to start broadcasting in the [[United States]] on [[March 31]], [[2004]]. The network is funded through [[Progress Media]], which has amassed “tens of millions of dollars” prior to first broadcasting, according to [[chief executive]] [[Mark Walsh]]. As a startup organization, the network is expected to lose money for the first few years of its operation.


The flagship program of the network is expected to be ''[[The O'Franken Factor]]'', hosted by [[Al Franken]] and [[Katherine Lanpher]]. Franken is a [[comedian]] and [[satirist]] who is well known for his books and his roles on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', while Lanpher is an experienced radio host who has most recently worked for [[Minnesota Public Radio]] and was formerly a [[newspaper]] [[columnist]]. The show's name is meant to be a jibe at [[Bill O'Reilly (commentator)|Bill O'Reilly]], who heads ''[[The O'Reilly Factor]]''.
The flagship program of the network is expected to be ''[[The O'Franken Factor]]'', hosted by [[Al Franken]] and [[Katherine Lanpher]]. Franken is a [[comedian]] and [[satirist]] who is well known for his books and his roles on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', while Lanpher is an experienced radio host who has most recently worked for [[Minnesota Public Radio]] and was formerly a [[newspaper]] [[columnist]]. The show's name is meant to be a jibe at [[Bill O'Reilly (commentator)|Bill O'Reilly]], who heads ''[[The O'Reilly Factor]]''.
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Several other shows are expected to air as well. [[Janeane Garofalo]], also a comedian and [[actor]], is expected to host a show. Other radio personalities will be [[Lizz Winstead]] (a co-creator of ''[[The Daily Show]]''), [[rapper]] [[Chuck D]], [[Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.]], [[Sue Ellicott]], and popular [[Florida]] radio host [[Randi Rhodes]].
Several other shows are expected to air as well. [[Janeane Garofalo]], also a comedian and [[actor]], is expected to host a show. Other radio personalities will be [[Lizz Winstead]] (a co-creator of ''[[The Daily Show]]''), [[rapper]] [[Chuck D]], [[Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.]], [[Sue Ellicott]], and popular [[Florida]] radio host [[Randi Rhodes]].


== Stations ==
At launch, the network's programming will reach about 20 percent of the country, with three stations confirmed: WLIB-AM in [[New York, New York|New York]], WNTD-AM in [[Chicago, Illinois|Chicago]] and KBLA-AM in [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]]. A fourth, yet-to-be-named station in [[San Francisco, California|San Francisco]] will also be included. The company is in discussions to purchase a station in [[Boston, Massachusetts|Boston]], as well as with [[satellite radio]] and television companies. Programming will also be streamed on the Internet.

At launch, the network's programming will reach about 20 percent of the country, with three stations confirmed:

* WLIB-AM in [[New York, New York|New York]]
* WNTD-AM in [[Chicago, Illinois|Chicago]]
* KBLA-AM in [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]]
* to-be-named in [[San Francisco, California|San Francisco]]

The company is in discussions to purchase a station in [[Boston, Massachusetts|Boston]], as well as with [[satellite radio]] and television companies. Programming will also be streamed on the Internet.


== External links and references ==
== External links and references ==

Revision as of 08:37, 28 March 2004

Air America Radio is a liberal radio network that is expected to start broadcasting in the United States on March 31, 2004. The network is funded through Progress Media, which has amassed “tens of millions of dollars” prior to first broadcasting, according to chief executive Mark Walsh. As a startup organization, the network is expected to lose money for the first few years of its operation.

The flagship program of the network is expected to be The O'Franken Factor, hosted by Al Franken and Katherine Lanpher. Franken is a comedian and satirist who is well known for his books and his roles on Saturday Night Live, while Lanpher is an experienced radio host who has most recently worked for Minnesota Public Radio and was formerly a newspaper columnist. The show's name is meant to be a jibe at Bill O'Reilly, who heads The O'Reilly Factor.

Several other shows are expected to air as well. Janeane Garofalo, also a comedian and actor, is expected to host a show. Other radio personalities will be Lizz Winstead (a co-creator of The Daily Show), rapper Chuck D, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Sue Ellicott, and popular Florida radio host Randi Rhodes.

Stations

At launch, the network's programming will reach about 20 percent of the country, with three stations confirmed:

The company is in discussions to purchase a station in Boston, as well as with satellite radio and television companies. Programming will also be streamed on the Internet.

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