Exposed! What Really Killed Air America! (And Why Other Liberal Talkers Should Be Afraid)

Posted by Randall Bloomquist on February 9, 2010

The recent demise of Air America Media reignited the debate over why liberal talk radio has struggled to find a viable audience.  You’ve heard all the theories: bad business plan; putting politics ahead of entertainment; the mainstream media provides enough liberal news and comment, et cetera.  Now former liberal talk host Steve Young puts forth a [...]

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Welcome Back, Lionel

Posted by Randall Bloomquist on May 14, 2009

Talk radio’s IQ and entertainment value just increased dramatically, thanks to Lionel’s return to the airwaves as Air America Media’s new morning drive offering.  The veteran talker (real name: Michael Lebron) is smart, funny and engaging.  Despite the association with Air America, Lionel doesn’t toe an ideological line.  Indeed, his core philosophy might best be described [...]

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