Mike Malloy, formerly of Air America, is now on Sirius Satellite Radio’s Talk Left. You can also hear him streaming on NovaM Radio 9 - Midnight Eastern Time.
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Randi Rhodes Unexpected Rerun
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007
Randi is missing from the second day of Air America 2.0. They are playing a rerun, with no explanation, as to why she is not there. Usually if she is sick, or whatever, they mention it at the top of the show. Yesterday she had some harsh things to say about being forced to play pre-taped interviews for this roll out of the new network lineup, and the interviewing skills of the new head of the network, Mark Green.
Update: At the opening of the second hour, an announcement was made that today’s scheduled pre-taped interviews would air tomorrow.
Discussion on Randi’s message board
Update on Randi’s site:
Randi fell ill today just prior to the show. She will return live tomorrow (Wed.)
Why no one in the studio couldn’t announce this is still a mystery.
Air America Radio Finds a Buyer
Monday, January 29th, 2007
Air America Radio, in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings since October, will be rescued at the 11th hour by Manhattan real estate developer Stephen L. Green.
Al Franken, the best-known host of the liberal network, will announce his expected departure on his show later today, to explore a run for the U.S. Senate from Minnesota.
Green is the brother of Mark Green, the New York Democrat who served as the city’s public advocate in the 90s and ran for mayor against Michael Bloomberg in 2001.
He has already signed a letter of intent, and plans to finalize a purchase agreement within the week.
Air America CEO Scott Elberg confirmed the sale. “This is a great thing, for our affiliates, the company, the audience and every employee in our organization.”
Green is chairman of SL Green Realty Corp, a real estate investment trust specializing in office buildings with a market cap of $12 billion.
Brother Mark is a frequent guest on Air America, and sat in for David Bender, the host of the Air America show Politically Direct, for a couple of weeks earlier this month.
When Franken leaves the network in a few weeks, he’ll be replaced by Thom Hartmann, who already has a syndicated show on the network’s lineup.
Reported on the Huffington Post
This is good news. We need the alternative views that Air America brings to the airwaves now more than ever. I’m glad Franken is going. He was my second least favorite host after the abominable Jerry Springer.
Hartmann is solid on the founding fathers and constitutional history.
Air America Re-organizes Under Chapter 11
Friday, October 13th, 2006
The network will continue to broadcast.
“In recent months, the company has been seeking additional investment to finance its continued growth, and it expects to continue and complete discussions for new financing during the Chapter 11.”
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The bankruptcy filing will allow the company to continue offering its complete line-up of programming while it deals with its creditors in the reorganization proceeding. To ensure the company’s continued operation without interruption, a credit facility will be provided by Democracy Allies LLC. The Management and the Board of Directors of Piquant remain fully committed to broadcasting our popular programs and championing the progressive cause during what we are confident will be a very brief restructuring period.
“The Board of Directors has named Vice President Scott Elberg as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. “Nobody likes filing for bankruptcy, however, this move will enable us to concentrate on informing and entertaining our audience during the coming months,” said Elberg. “Staying on the air is crucial for the Network’s primary ratings period as well as for the country which is facing its most important mid-term election in recent history.”Â
Air America, headquartered in New York City, currently produces 19 hours of original programming a day and is heard on 92 affiliates reaching 58 percent of the country. Air America affiliates reach 2.4 million listeners per week, Mon-Sun
Air America Not Bankrupt?
Wednesday, September 13th, 2006
Randi Rhodes is teasing a revelation for the 4 o’clock hour. It sounds like she is denying the Air America bankruptcy reports. I’ll update in a few minutes.
4:50 - still nothing definite from Randi.
7:00 - Randi was apparently told not to say anything about whatever is going on at Air America, as after her conference with them she said nothing more. Guess I’ll listen to Sam Seder to see if he has anything to add.
7:13 - Sam Seder saying that decision to go into Chapter 11 has not been made by the management. 10% of workforce has been let go, but the network will continue. He says he is confident that he will be on the air on Monday. Seder will take Jerry Springer’s spot of 9 to noon. Al Franken will continue from noon to 3, Randi Rhodes will go from 3 to 6, Rachel Maddow and others will fill the evening.
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Talk to Air America about Mike Malloy
Wednesday, September 6th, 2006
Let the management know how you feel about the firing of Mike Malloy.
212-871-8290 or [email protected]
Be polite to the employee answering the phone, it wasn’t their decision.
