Mike Malloy Fired from Air America Radio

[MalloyProducer]

This is not a published news article, but I think it qualifies as LBN.

This is Kathy Bay Malloy and we just got news that as of this minute we've been terminated by Air America Radio.

We don't have all the details yet, but got a tip from someone who'd seen the new network lineup that we weren't included after all. We just had that confirmed by one of the suits a few minutes ago. We're told that its a financial decision.

Thank you so much for your ongoing support and we'll keep you updated as we receive more information.

Kathy Bay Malloy

[nini]

1. ??

wow.... just wow.



I'm stunned.

[rodeodance]

5. can't be!

[OKthatsIT]

347. SIGN PETITION to reinstate Mike Malloy

http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?Mallo...

[Catamount]

383. Done and kicked

[OKthatsIT]

397. SIGN PETITION ABOVE...then call AAR Comment Line

AAR has set up a comment line at 212-871-8290
where you can leave a message about Mike.

[OKthatsIT]

559. NEWS! NEWS! NEWS! NEWS! Mike will be on Alex Jones tomorrow

Alex has talked with Mike today. Mike will be on his show tomorrow with news of 'AAR suits' and what's next?.
Alex is on at 12 noon(EST) Sept 1st 2006

Website: http://www.prisonplanet.com /]http://www.prisonplanet.com/, hit the "Listen Live" link.

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[blues90]

659. I am listening now but

Alex has not mentioned Mike being on today , any other info ?

[OKthatsIT]

669. NEWS! NEWS! NEWS! NEWS! Mike WILL NEVER RETURN TO AAR!!!!!!

http://mikemalloy.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=42838

Quote:
Hey Bart, I'm listening to Mike talk to our Air America affiliate here in Sacramento...

He said that it WAS a financial decision...one of the big wigs wasn't seeing a big enough return on their investment apparantly and was looking to cut expense(maybe he shoulda tried Haliburton??)

Mike says that that Laura Flanders will be taking over his spot and since Flanders comes with her own sponsors, Air America doesn't have to pay her...as Mike said, it took them about 7 seconds to make the decisions to can Mike- who was the lowest paid in the bunch by the way...

He mentioned the lack of radio background that more than one of the CEO's have. Goldberg, who came from the record industry, screwed up things pretty bad, thus was given a nice golden parachute in Mike's words, and they brought in a guy who's from the freakin' cosmetics industry (oy, my head is starting to hurt)...

He was asked if there was a chance that his stance on certain political issues (Israel, 9/11) played a factor is his being fired. He didn't dismiss it, but I didn't get the feeling from him that that was a main reason...he said that it was important to discuss those issues especially cuz they're politically taboo - what a concept, eh?

He says there's no chance of him coming back to Air America- even if they begged him. They embarrased him, let him talk about his upcoming renewed contract and return to NYC, then finds out ON HIS WAY TO WORK that he's fired.

He was on our affiliate for an hour, took some calls, ranted a bit with our local hosts, and it felt like our own little personal Malloy show- as good a swan song as anyone could hope for, I guess...

Anyway, I just wanted to give you a head's up from what I heard this morning... I'm pissed off to be sure and sent a comment to AA saying so. Way to be an example of how a liberal/progressive radio network deals with employment/business issues- fire him on his way to work...assholes.

Cheers and best Bart,
xoox
Fran
Sacramento, CA

[OKthatsIT]

672. Never Say Never....let's show support..SIGN ON

I thought about that posting I found...and then I realized it could have been wrong to assume the post was telling the whole story....wait and see...keep up the support for Mike!

[OKthatsIT]

698. LOOK -> 16 min mpeg, Harrison radio show, Fri nite

Friday Sept 1 at MidNight PST

Mike Malloy called into Harrison On The Edge
at KTLK AM-1150 Los Angeles
http://www.progressivetalk1150.com/main2.html

Mike talked with Harrison and took several calls.

Click here, go to bottom of page for MP3.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/virfg6

Thanks to "CaseyBuck" at Mike Malloy's Message board who recorded the show segment, editted out the commercials and posted the result.

[Chimichurri]

702. Thank you! I've been looking for this.

[mountainvue]

707. It's good to hear his voice. I hope he

resurfaces on the air soon.

[OKthatsIT]

729. RANDI RHODES goes to the Mic for Mike

Check out today's show, 1st hour.

[OKthatsIT]

733. Randi wants everyone to email and call ...SEE INFO HERE

MIKE MALLOY COMMENT INFO

Air America: 212-871-8290 (be calm, collected and polite)

AND EMAIL: [e-mail] (why you feel they've made a mistake)

PETITION: http://www.petitiononline.com/Malloy/petition.html

10748 Total Signatures, as of this post.

[Chimichurri]

703. 8508 signatures as of 10:01am EST

This is amazing.

[LLee]

722. 10016 Total Signatures

http://www.petitiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?Mallo...

[Seabiscuit]

400. Done. There are now 561 signatures.

[OKthatsIT]

431. 816 now

[silverojo]

443. I signed the petition

944 signatures now

[Chimichurri]

460. signed. Despite my anger, I left a calm message.

[scullygrrrl]

688. My hat's off to you.

I DIDN'T leave a calm message. I told them to go Cheney themselves! I'm so SICK of Suits being in charge of what SHOULD be a valuable tool for fighting the corporate Right. Dump the Suit who came up with this ridiculous idea!

Laura Flanders is a good broadcaster and a good person, but she's NOT what we need in that time slot. Weekends are the right time for her. I will not listen to AAR, and will download Randi's and Thom Hartmann's shows. The rest I can live without, although I'll miss Ring of Fire.

Everyone call and e-mail! Let's force them to bring Mike back, with a SUBSTANTIAL raise in pay for all he's been through! I'll subscribe to AAR Premium if it will bring him back. Let's make it an offer they can't refuse. The old "carrot and stick" approach.

Better yet, let's have Mike on in the morning in Jerry Springer's slot! I know that would never happen (nor should it-morning drive is WAY too constrictive for MM), but I can dream, can't I?

[NastyDiaper]

465. /signed (1244 Total Signatures).

[OKthatsIT]

479. 1475 as of this post

[genieroze]

480. done 1507

[colorado_ufo]

487. Done!

[MessiahRp]

488. Done.

Maybe they thought he was too vitriolic. Not sure. I signed the petition.

Rp

[Poll_Blind]

499. Done...up to 1797 now! n/t

PB

[coffeenap]

502. 1803.

[Mad_Dem_X]

512. Done n/t

[Woodstock Liberal]

528. DONE

Now at 2272

[GreenTea]

530. CALL ARR- [phone]

[Supply Side Jesus]

537. Unfucking believable.

Sick to my stomach

[MaryRN]

538. Done....up to 2560..please keep sending out. n/t

[OKthatsIT]

543. 2666......Quack! Quack!

[OKthatsIT]

582. 3083 Total Signatures..WOOF!

[MaryRN]

594. 3604 - 8:43 pm EST! n/t

[Cookie wookie]

553. Done!

[apnu]

599. Done #3794 now (nt)

[OKthatsIT]

617. 3908 Total Signatures

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639. 4408 Total Signatures

[coffeenap]

649. 5068--has AAR seen this yet? nt

[OKthatsIT]

657. 5487 Total Signatures......alert all blogs...send out link

[OKthatsIT]

662. 5850 Total Signatures

[Ilsa]

668. I was #6121. I hadn't looked here in days or I'd have been # 2. nt

[Vidar]

680. done 7293 signatures

[democrat in Tallahassee]

686. Done - here is the letter I Sent AA management

Dear Air America Management;

I feel like a family member has just been shot in a drive-by shooting. The
firing of Mike Malloy has hit me like a ton of bricks. I’ve been deeply
depressed all day long. On hearing the news I just killed the AirAmerica
stream I was listening to and don’t know when I’ll be able to turn it back
on. I feel betrayed, like my best friend just turned me over to HomeLand
Security for having liberal thoughts.

I’ve listen to Mike for years and taken great mental solace from the rage
Mike expresses. His rage makes me know that I am not alone in thinking
something is very wrong in America. My wife and I are far from radical
leftist. Just a couple of professionals (a geologist and writer) making do
in the middle class who feel that something has gone terribly wrong in
America and that someone like Mike needs to say it.

The rumors of why Mike was fired (1. He is scaring advertizers away or 2. He
allowed a 911Truth speaker on who let some anti Zionist conversations creep
in) make me think all the rumors about a few powerful people and
organizations controlling what we all hear and see are true. Could Mike be
such a threat that he has to be silenced? It seems to by pulling him off the
air it just confirms our worst suspicions about overt control by Zionist and
corporate interests. I believe you have cut off your nose to spite your
face. You certainly have undermined my faith in the motives of AA.

It is a true shame because I was a Big believer in AA and was working here
in Tallahassee to try and bring an AA station to town. No longer.

Mike was a vital part of your network. Al does the informative interviews,
Randi is the drive time yacker, and Thom the thinker. Mike was the fire and
Brimstone. That fire and my fire for you network has been extinguished.

Shame on you Air America
JA, Tallahassee, FL
Premium Member and Contributor

[OKthatsIT]

687. 7773 Total Signatures

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694. 8214 Total Signatures

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709. 8881 Total Signatures

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713. 9267 Total Signatures...Let's get this up to 10,000, before we lose it

[OKthatsIT]

717. 9537 Total Signatures

[Jersey Ginny]

718. 9610 signatures now n/t

[OKthatsIT]

719. 9752 Total Signatures

[Chimichurri]

721. 9884

[dogfacedboy]

724. I was # 10108. n/t

[OKthatsIT]

725. 10268 Total Signatures..hey thanks!

[OwnedByFerrets]

2. omg!!

Can anyone confirm this?

[CottonBear]

Kathy is Mike's wife and producer. If she says it's so, it's true. n/t

[Patriot_for_Peace]

734. "Air Israel" Is More Like It!

Damn those CENSORS!!!

[LeftyMom]

3. Holy shit!

Thanks for updating us. This sucks.

[Name removed]

664. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[Poll_Blind]

4. Terrible news! Mike's show was one of my favorites, truly!

What can we do to write Air America, to petition them to keep the show?

PB

[AJ9000]

418. Air America was right to let him go

My intent here is not to upset everyone, nor to kick Mike Malloy while he's down. He really does seem like a nice guy, and I do like his personality. (Wish I could give it to Randi Rhodes.)

But what you have here is a case of "too much sizzle and not enough stake."

Mike is good about ranting and raving, and I realize that that is very cathartic for some people, but he is not very good at sorting through the facts, and he's not as knowledgeable as he should be. (As one concrete example, I remember once he was talking about possible impeachment of the president and how it might happen, and Malloy didn't even know that this would begin the House Judiciary Committee.)

I truly am sad for him, and I wish him all the best. But if they end up replacing him with someone more skilled, then Air America has made the right decision.

[silverojo]

444. Malloy "not knowledgeable"?!?

<<Mike is good about ranting and raving, and I realize that that is very cathartic for some people, but he is not very good at sorting through the facts, and he's not as knowledgeable as he should be.>>

You haven't listened to Al Franken lately, have you? He always just sits there like a retard when he ought to be arguing GOP talking points. Without his "Team Franken" (who helped him research for his books), he's a complete dullard.

[Chimichurri]

462. Mike always bring the latest info. Ed Shultz on the other hand -

he's the clueless one. And what about that Jerry Springer? He is even more clueless then Shultz.

Mike was chock full of the latest news. He never missed a thing. Apparently you've never listened or else you'd have known that.

[OKthatsIT]

693. agreed

[MandateThis]

700. Turned into a Dem to date his wife....

he spends half his time talking about sports, hunting, etc. And that's fine. But this country's marching into fascisim, I don't have time to waste listening to what a great specimin of a deer he just bagged.

[columbusdem]

464. I liked the way he went after religious wingnuts, but...

Some of his conspiracy theories make him sound like the Art Bell/George Norry of the left.

[whiterabbit76]

503. WTF

You have a very strange sense of what "knowledgeable" is. Mike was always the first to say when he was wrong and was always willing to correct himself if he made an incorrect or erroneous statement. Mike will be missed by many and AAR will certainly lose a great deal of support because of this.

[phair]

547. Energy more importantly correct

No one gets the facts straight all the time as the facts seem to change and are so hard to ascertain with a propaganda press. Right now, energizing opposition is more important. There are, as you point out, others who work on trying to figure out what the facts are. And we can even get the facts or the alternative facts in many other places on the internet. Mike was a place to air them out and rant about them.

[CountAllVotes]

6. if this is true

than I say SCREW YOU AIRAMERICA!

[nolabels]

33. We still have Ed Schultz to listen to !

This was a shot at a little dark humor, hope it didn't hurt too much

[merwin]

77. Schultz isn't AAR... although he is carried on some stations that carry

primarily AAR content.

[nolabels]

114. I don't have satellite yet but will get it when Mike goes there

My local AAR bumps Randi with Ed. Randi comes out three hours later on tape delay when I can't hear it at work. Mike was coming on at 10:00 pm but got cut back to just one hour after midnight.

The corporate spin-doctors have some kind of lever with the advertisers at AAR and are trying to marginalize and splinter the rest of us. All is okay with whatever but just be aware how successful AAR had become in so short of a time. I am just going to be turning on more Pacific Radio while I wait for things go change, but I do have to admit the idea of satellite is looking better everyday

http://www.kpfk.org/

[rrasile]

133. no air america

I've fought weak stations and most of the time I listen to streaming audio on my PC. Try it, I also heard that you can use a cell phone also.
F*** those local stations, use your PC.

[bbgrunt]

309. he is not on XM. He was supposed to be filling in for

Randi, and instead we got Tom Hartman today. I don't know if he will be on another station eventually......but I am heartsick.

[CountAllVotes]

I'll listen to KGO San Francisco archives instead

and FYI Taliaferro has been on KGO for 30 years. So much for short contracts!

LINK to KGO Archives: http://www.kgoam810.com/Article.asp?PT=Archive&id=49920

The archives remain for 24 hours anyway.

We still have Truth Seekers Bernie Ward and Ray Taliaferro thank God!

[longship]

167. Bernie Ward -- The Lion of the Left

Hear about it here:

Bernie Ward - The Lion of the Left
(mp3 file - Click to stream, or Right-click and "Save as...")

[CountAllVotes]

thanks!

I'll check it out.

Do you like Bernie Ward and/or Ray Taliaferro?

[longship]

232. You bet.

Hour after hour of fire-breathing liberals.

Mike Malloy
Bernie Ward
Ray Taliaferro

Rarely get to listen to all of it. But I'm a regular listener to all three.

Mike, Bernie, and Ray are treasures.

[darkstar7646]

731. Oh yeah...

And then stick around for Ray Taliaferro.

I have to wonder when the suits are going to come after those two for "un-American activities"...

[oc2002]

229. I can not stand Schultz, he is an idiot.

and a DLCer boot licker.

[MandateThis]

701. you know the right employs people to act as moderate dems...

he's as milk toast as springer and franken

[OKthatsIT]

248. Ed Shultz is a Globalist/Centrist Traitor who talks out of his *ss

[Zhade]

255. Yeah, Ed the liar (Murtha, remember?)

Schultz fucking SUCKS!

(Good thing I noticed you were kidding, lol!)

[howmad1]

319. Ed Schultz?

That egotistical bag of hot air can never replace Mike Molloy. I expect Randi will be next. Good bye to AA and their dumb commercials, hello to NPR (once again).

Shit, maybe O'Reilly was right.

[Wells]

438. Ed Schultz, probably the most effective host....

I don't care who gets canned, Randi Rhodes, Sam Seder, Ed Schultz, Malloy. Radio Air America hosts have one responsibility, to reach those listeners who base their belief on rightwing lies. Mike just went too freakin ballistic too often, never really winning converts doing so, hardly doing so even when his argument was reasonable. Rightwingers tune out hosts who speak as unprofessionally, as unconvincingly as Mike did. It's probably best for Mike to take a break and reassess.

I've always figured Ed Schultz converted more republicans than any other host. He doesn't talk down to the listener near as much as the others.

[krispos42]

451. I thing you're half right

About six months after moving to the Twin Cities, I thought "Hey, I wonder if there's an AAR station here", and found AAR. I started out listening to Ed Schultz on my way to work. I didn't listen to Mike on the way home at first; I was kinda suprised by the ranting. After about a month, I was listening every night.

Eventually I broke down and bought a $20 set of AM/FM headphones so I could listen at work, and now listen nearly eleven hours a day, from the last hour of Ed, 1st three hours of of Randi, the local Minnesota Matters show, The Majority Report, and end the day with Mike Malloy from 12-3am. For me, "End your day screaming... with Mike Malloy!" tagline was literally true.

I really like how Mike got very passionate about the topics of the day. I don't usually agree with how he handles the right-wingnuts that call in, but that is a rare occurance. Mike hammers home what "killed in Iraq" means when he uses such terms as "red mist". It is something we conveniently gloss over mentally. And when Mike read "1984"... God, he did that so well I actually forgot to keep working a couple of times.

Perhaps we can call Ed the 'gateway' personality for converting people back to the left. He is not a 'Volvo-driving, sushi-eating, tax-and-spend pacifist' (or however that phrase goes) frothing liberal.

And remember, Ed is on Armed Forces Radio, where he counters Rush. This is a vitally important mission. I wish Mike (or Randi; she's ex-USAF) could do it, but I doubt the Pentagon brass could keep their blood pressure down!

[rrasile]

593. Schultz

I hope you people just haven't listened to Big Ed long enough. For your own good I'm going to give you another chance to listen and learn for yourself. We don't force anything on our people.
If you don't learn, then like we say in Steeler Country " FUCK YOUR ASS".

[alpharaptor]

684. Ed

Ed Schultz's voice and tone of his show sound a lot like Limbaugh's. I used to love switching the radio dials of Rush-listening co workers to Ed just to watch what happened. Probably 50% of them would look like they had a light go on...wow Rush is really making sense...before realizing it wasn't Rush. But a good number of them then realized Rush was pedaling lies and Bush propaganda and became regular Ed listeners.

I had to stop listening to Ed when he started pimping Lieberman and then whined like a stuck pigman after Lamont won the election. Add to this his apologizing for Israel's murderous rampages thru Lebanon and Gaza (which thanks to Mike Malloy and Peter Werbe we later found out to be the work of the Cheney cabal) Sorry Ed, ya lost me.

[Name removed]

689. Deleted message

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[Mr_Spock]

388. The hate is too strong

Nice try at a joke - lol

[MaryRN]

539. Hatred for evil and lies is never too strong. n/t

[Mr_Spock]

591. Even our liberals are to be hated and called evil

...if they are not "liberal enough" for those here on DU.

I'm not sure whether to laugh cynically or roll my eyes.

[flyarm]

631. ED IS A SELF PROFESSED REPUBLICAN..

HE IS A WATERED DOWN NEO CON!

fly

[Spazito]

7. Holy crap!!

I hope there is going to be a massive e-mail protest to AAR, I sure would be willing to send one! Does anyone know the e-mail addy to AAR headquarters?

Edited to add: I will not be listening to AAR if mike is not part of their line-up, I love Randi but not enough to tune in to an outlet that is destroying itself from within.

[beltanefauve]

Oh shit!

Keep us posted as this develops!

[Poll_Blind]

8. Please RECOMMEND this thread, folks- I hope it's a joke or prank but...

...if it's not it needs to receive the widest viewing that DU readers can help it with.

PB

[htuttle]

9. He just subbed for Randi yesterday, didn't he?

I suppose they sprung it on him because they were worried about what he'd say on air?

[maddogesq]

361. He was on a major rant last night about Katrina, but...

I have heard those rants from him before. What gives?

[OKthatsIT]

413. FCC fines, we think over here in our camp

Caller said f*ck...even on the 7 second delay...NY didn't studio catch it in time. I heard there was a $500,000 fine due to Mike Show.

Completely NOT Mike's fault...but the FCC doesn't give a damn. They either get the money of AAR has to fire the host. One or the other. $$$$ or HOST

[krispos42]

452. Never made it to air in Minnesota

Of course, we're on a 3-hour delay. But Mike said it didn't make the airwaves, just the internet, satellite radio, and the people on hold.

[truedelphi]

485. IF bUSH CAN GIVE THE FINGER TO THE PRESS

(WITHOUT ANY FINES) BOTH LITERALLY AND FIGURATIVELY

WHY CAN'T WE SAY FUCK?

[Totally Committed]

10. Wow... that is very sad to hear.

What the hell is going on over at AAR anyway?

TC

[Sanity Claws]

11. Sorry to hear

I hope we can still hear him on other stations.

[CottonBear]

12. Goddamnit. Kathy, I am so pissed right now. Unbelievable.

I'm speechless. Please keep us updated.

[rniel]

119. Let me just say

fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck

[seemslikeadream]

13. Oh no can't have the truth coming out now can we?

The REAL truth

Who's really running Air America?

[mirandapriestly]

279. Do you think this is because he talked about 9-11?eom

[phair]

550. YES, and talked to ALEX JONES

Alex Jones was right. He predicted that AAR were gatekeepers and anyone truly controversial would be let go. Alex should get Mike to do a show for his network.

[Mr Rabble]

14. Kick! Hope this is a hoax.

[PoiBoy]

15. WTF??

..stunned speechless...

Thank you, Mike and Kathy for all you do...

[keepCAblue]

I'm so pissed at AAR

I love Malloy's show. Financial decision? WTF?

[bdamomma]

What the hell???

Can't we do something, Mike can't go.

[bedazzled]

16. what a SCANDAL! you guys are the best of air america

they'll be hearing from me, definitely. i can't believe they'll keep al franken (i turn air america off every day at lunchtime) and not keep you guys.

mike makes me cry. he has the sensitivity and the guts to say what needs to be said. thank you for all your efforts, and i hope you guys will be okay....

[Junkdrawer]

17. You touched that third rail: 9/11..Can't have Mike around for MIHOP II

can we?

[mopinko]

55. my first thought, too.

when they don't let you back on the air to say goodbye, you know they are scared to give you a microphone.
fuck.

[librechik]

251. Jay Marvin was bitching about "some AAR hosts I won't name"

that they would countenance discussion of the 9/11 topic. He of course has banned it, along with suggestions that the media "conspired" to promote Republican causes. Jeez, did he not notice the NYT holding back storires till after elections TWICE THAT THEY HAVE ADMITTED

Jay's been on this kick for a week at least.

[Overseas]

299. Oh yes, heaven forbid, that shameful FREE SPEECH

Discussing a dangerous theory-- oh my god and heavens to betsy-- speaking freely on an uncomfortable topic-- oh no, say it isn't so !!

[truedelphi]

483. wHO IS JAY MARVIN?

NEVRE HEARD OF HIM

[JuniperLea]

79. Bingo!

Dumbasses...

[glitch]

106. I bet this is why. And AAR just tanked in my estimation.

But no doubt they want to be "respectable" (kiss of death IMO).

Keep doing the show and sell them on itunes. I am not kidding.

[Mr_Jefferson_24]

405. There are very powerful people in this country...

...who don't want 9-11 conspiracy discussed much less taken seriously by a well known, respected radio personality.

I think if he were dismissive of MIHOP and LIHOP he'd still have a job.

[AngryAmish]

18. Was he fired for cause or just because of ratings?

Maybe bushco has gotten control of AirAmerikkka

[seriousstan]

144. I believe in the radio business you are not "fired", you are just not

"picked up".

Now you may continue with your tinfoil hot making.

ROVE ROVE ROVE HES EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!

[MADem]

207. Well, you CAN be fired, like those guys who did that "sex in St. Patricks"

stunt. But usually, if you are fired, it's for one too many 'fucks' on the air, refusal to abide by contract terms, or a morals clause.

Not getting picked up usually relates to no advertisers wanting to push their product on your show, or shitty ratings, or both.

[femrap]

213. The more I have been reading lately....

the less I think it's Rove and the more I think it's AIPAC.

[Zhade]

262. I work in broadcasting and have worked in radio.

Your statement is not correct. You can, in fact, be fired from either medium.

[seriousstan]

268. I understand that you CAN get fired, but I thought if your contract wasn't

renewed it was not the same. I thought this was contract renewal time at AAR after hearing that Randi had gotten her's re-upped.

[Zhade]

272. Ahhh, gotcha, and you're correct in that regard.

NT!

[krispos42]

453. Mike has said his contract was renewed and waiting for finalization n/t

[TheWatcher]

450. Self Delete

You're not worth wasting the response.

[Name removed]

466. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[Nite Owl]

19. Sorry Kathy

Mike is the only reason I got XM in the car! I don't know what to say, it's the best show on the air.
Love to both of you.

[bdamomma]

20. we have to do something we have to keep Mike and Kathy

god, this is terrible news.

[Chimichurri]

66. 1.866.303.2270 AAR number if anyone is interested in calling

[demswinin08]

215. Don't bother, this is the On-Air line...

...and the call screener doesn't know anything about Mike's status.

[sabra]

21. say it aint so :-(

[bear425]

22. Well, so much for Truthseeking.

It was good while it lasted. Who were we to think that there was any hope to enlighten people. Thanks a lot AAR.

So sad

[ItsTheMediaStupid]

23. WTF??

I guess he's not cute and lovable like "the media doesn't lie, it's just lazy" Franken.

[NMDemDist2]

24. Crap! Kicked and Nominated n/t

[Bozita]

25. Hartmann just said he's filling in for Randi today

[speedoo]

26. This really pisses me off.

I'm getting fed up with AAR.

Mike is the best.

[clmbohdem]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

[LisaM]

27. I love Mike Malloy but his show is delayed by HOURS here (Seattle)

and I have to admit, I don't listen as often as I should have. Part of this is from their scheduling issues. They don't put him on at a convenient time.

[janx]

57. I listened to him very late at night--Rocky Mountain time.

Sometimes I wake up in the wee hours and listen to the radio while I go back to sleep. I listened to Mike read most of Orwell's 1984 that way, and I wished he'd find some more fitting literature to read. He's extremely good at it.

[coalition_unwilling]

147. I would often wake up at 1 a.m. from a sometimes deep and troubled

sleep and listen to him, unable to return to sleep because his content was so compelling (by contrast with milqutoast Ed Schultz and Al Franken).

[LibDemAlways]

70. In LA they moved his show to midnight and

only played two hours of it. During basketball season, they pre-empted it constantly for Clippers games. How the hell could Mike generate ratings with that kind of inconsistency? AAR has never gone to bat for him. This blows.

[xxqqqzme]

145. and recently - after the got rid of Maron and

put that idiot harrison on instead - we have only had ONE hour - the last hour - of Mike. The last couple of months I have been going 2 White Rose Society the next morning 2 listen 2 Mike.

This blows big time.

Who the hell is running AAR now? Because the programming has suffered greatly in the last 9 months. Did we ever find out if Sam was staying on air?

[LibDemAlways]

403. One stinking hour? I haven't been listening because

of the late hour and because the last few times I tuned in, the station just cut power and went to static in the middle of his show.

[regnaD kciN]

87. Not only delayed, but...

...broadcast at a time of night where, if you live anywhere outside Seattle city limits, the signal is drowned out by a San Diego sports-talk station transmitting out of Tijuana (and thus able to circumvent U.S. power transmission requirements, so its signal can be heard over a thousand miles away).

I've rarely listened to Malloy or the last couple of hours of Randi Rhodes, as they keep fading out and being replaced by a couple of guys going on and on about the state of the Padres' bullpen, interspersed with ads from auto dealers in Escondido.

Personally, I'd wonder if he might get snapped up by the Jones Radio Network, which is slowly building a stable of good progressive hosts (Stephanie Miller, Ed Schultz). Seriously, why should there only be room for one radio network with a liberal slant?

[LisaM]

92. Your post made me laugh

try getting radio in the San Juan islands. You get a ton of those California baseball shows, plus stuff out of Portland! Worse, the Giants' station re-broadcasts entire games. You can't get Seattle radio at night. Even better, you get a number of Canadian stations and lots of hockey talk.

[PATRICK]

137. I mostly listen in drive time hours

and the span of any time during the day that listen I hear Lionel, Randi, Rachel, Flanders(drive time), Stephanie, Franken, Ed(Mother Jones network). All others are a rarity no matter when I drive or in what states. I have heard Mike less than Ring of Fire which I have picked up substantially only a couple of times. Loyalty does not matter as much as opportunity and even if a station has to 24 hours maybe it is better to do it with repeats in the dead zones than bury a talent all the time.

Then one wonders, looking at past changes and the fact that the network is still a commercial enterprise, whether they are trimming their edges in the area of tone and ideology. If this was a matter of getting bumped for hard news alternative it would be easier to take(not being done), but we are talking about cutting off the few enough voices of reason people are left with on the radio.

[immoderate]

28. What should we do?

I'm ready to go!

--IMM

[Mandate My Ass]

29. OMG, no! It's been so cool having him fill in for Randi this week.

This is terrible news. Best to you and Mike. Please keep us posted.

[libnnc]

30. NOOO!!!!

WTF????????????

[FogerRox]

31. Thianks Kathy.. when Mike was taken off WLIB I emailed

AAR, they sent a form letter. Didnt Mike say he was coming back to the NY Market on Sept. 1st when AAR switches to 1600am....

May this be a hoax, please. Mike and Randi are my AAR favs.

[longship]

175. The original poster is Mike's wife and producer, Kathy Bay.

Please read the original post before commenting.

[FogerRox]

414. Excuse me.. who are you ?

I did read the OP, I know who Kathy is, and have spoken to her on the phone more than once, 1st time when Kip Humphrey and I were both on the show ..... back in the 51capitalmarch days.


Consider that you dont understand my comments and that Kathy would.






And then consider that you dont appear to be a mod, but yet you feel the need to hand out orders to other DUers. Like me.... so.... you will understand if I tell you to take your authoritative tone and fold it 5 times and put it where the moon doesnt shine.

[Karla Marx]

32. NO!

Mike's Web site confirmed it. Arg! And he was great yesterday. They are going to destroy AAR. Hartman is boring.

[janx]

34. Oh man, I'm so sorry to hear this!

Mike's intelligent and very informative, and he his reading of 1984 was nothing short of classic.

I will *never* forget it. He's absolutely great at reading literature on-air, and I was hoping he'd do it more often.

[sagesnow]

35. WTF is up?

If this is true, I predict that Firing Malloy will be the end of Air America. I won't tune in again if so.

[sagesnow]

40. Be sure to cancel your Air America Premium membership if..

this is true.

[arcane1]

50. indeed!

I've got a "financial decision" for AAR RIGHT HERE!!!

[phair]

551. Yes! Send them off of the airwaves!

SO that a REAL progressive station can start up that's not afraid to really challenge the establishment.

[Greeby]

36. Goddammit

[bdamomma]

48. oh Greeby I am so upset

[NEOBuckeye]

No Hoax -- www.mikemalloy.com

http://www.mikemalloy.com /

WEDNESDAY Aug. 30 2006

MIKE MALLOY FIRED BY AIR AMERICA RADIO

There will be no Mike Malloy program today - or any day - on Air America Radio as we have been terminated. We are as shocked as you are. We are told its a financial decision.

More details to follow as we hear them ourselves.

[wildflower]

37. But Mike said you all had just signed a new contract

Aren't they bound by the contract?

(At least, that's what I thought I heard.)

I'm so sorry.

wildflower

[BobFly5]

447. What the hell am i supposed to listen to in the middle of the night

I swear to god it better not be a Franken rerun

[plasticsundance]

471. Worse than that ... Jerry Springer rerun

With his sycophant crap like, "I know Bush means well ... a very nice guy and all ... but ...

You see, the right wing hate talk radio that pollutes the airwaves with its xenophobic blustering and allergic reaction to any thing intellectual has a pass ... always. But ... if you're on the left ... you must temper yourself and be respectable.

In the right wing radio biz, if you come into an interview with "I'm an asshole" written on your forehead, you can bypass the interview and head right to the studio. This will then attract CNN, MSNBC, and FAUXNews without a doubt. "Would you like to spew over our channel? We like the idea that you follow the crap is king motto."

Speaking of crap, didn't Bush-the-Idiot-King nominate himself King.


As for Jerry, he's looking to public office, and I'm afraid once/if elected to office he'd be just short of a Lieberman.

[LLee]

716. Ray Taliaferro 1am to 5am PST M-F

KGO.com or if you live on the west coast from MX to some parts of Canada 810am. Ray, like Mike expresses that rage we need to hear.

Bernie Ward is good too 10pm to 1am PST

Frankin is too self serving and a phony.

[Book Lover]

38. Dammit!

Kathy, I and my family will listen to Mike however, whenever, and wherever we have to. Keep us all updated, please. My best to you all during this kick in the rear.

[longship]

39. What about the new contract?

If they signed a contract they should be forced to pay off that contract.

[stepnw1f]

49. That's What I Want to Know As Well (nt)

[benny05]

331. Obviously not a signed contract

If it's as Kathy Malloy wrote, "on its way."

There are some dynamics we don't understand, not to mention AAL has struggled for a long time financially. Why they terminated him and not others, one cannot say at this point. But I'm confident that Malloy will be picked up by some one else as obviously he has lots of listeners, as witnessed by the outpour on this thread.

I would be more interested in seeing Nielsen ratings or a radio ratings company who would be willing to publish a little data for free on Malloy's program.

[bdamomma]

41. I saw this on the AAR site

http://www.mikemalloy.com /

MIKE MALLOY FIRED BY AIR AMERICA RADIO

There will be no Mike Malloy program today - or any day - on Air America Radio as we have been terminated. We are as shocked as you are. We are told its a financial decision.

More details to follow as we hear them ourselves.


WHAT FINANCIAL DECISION, COME ON CAN'T WE DO SOMETHING, WILL HE BE PICKED UP BY SOME OTHER STATION.

[JuniperLea]

91. FINANCIAL DECISION THIS AAR!!!

They'll think they have made a financial decision if their listeners rebel! Dumbasses.


I'd be interested to know if they had a contract. This seems awfully sudden...

[havocmom]

363. Could they be getting squeezed by FCC for language /fines?

Wondered how long it would take- neocon puppets at the tops of most agencies and all....

The Iron Curtian did not fall in the 80s. They just boxed it up and shipped it over here for re-assembly.

[wordpix2]

690. very good point---that's what I'm thinking, too. Next to go: Randi and Al

Franken?

[warrens]

42. Come back to Chicago

Our wingnuts are on the run, and there will be a loyal audience.

[madrchsod]

135. wouldn`t that be nice

i really miss the old wls line-up before the mouse took over...what was it...mike then jay?

[LisaM]

43. Thom Hartmann just said he was filling in for Randi today

and he sounded as if he had just found out.

[The Witch]

111. What did Mike say yesterday on Randi that got him in trouble?

I know he said Chucklenuts & Rat Bastards in the afternoon, but does that get him terminated?

[nolabels]

202. I was wondering what was going on at the time too

the local station went dead for a few seconds then after that Mike asks the board op if those other words were okay.

Who knows, but just like Howard Stern, people might be willing to pay for satellite to hear Mike again

[The Witch]

210. OH! So he DID say something!!!!

Post this info in its own thread, it is the first glimmer of light.

This would justify firing according to the professional conduct rules at AAR or something.
If we could confirm this it would be an explanation I could find justifiable....

disappointing, but justifiable.

[Stardust]

441. I would definitely pay to hear Mike -- I already do. Have I told you

tonight how much I hate these people? I feel like I've been kicked in the gut. I can imagine how Mike and Kathy feel. Do you think maybe M&K wanted too much for a new contract? Just speculating. IMO, they are worth every penny they ask for and then some. I'd love to see Mike and Kathy move to a venue where sponsors had no power. Who wants to buy their stinkin products anyway. But I'll pay me some good money to listen to my idol, Mike Malloy.

A broken-hearted truthseeker, I.

[OKthatsIT]

250. "Chucklenuts & Rat Bastards"??? That wouldn't be cause...

MIKE ALWAYS says that on the air...WTF???

[JPZenger]

484. Lockdown of Information on Air America Schedule

Sam Seder said that last night that he was not supposed to talk about Malloy's firing - and then he did, lambasting the decision. Rachel Maddow this morning talked about how she is happy to be moving to 6 to 8 pm. but that the network won't let her reveal anything else about the schedule, including who will replace her in the mornings.

Tom Hartman was filling in for Randi Rhodes yesterday. When someone brought up the schedule, he interrupted the person and quickly said "We don't talk about program scheduling on the air" - he sounded like he was ordered to quickly shut down any discussion of the topic.

I haven't heard Sam Seder talk recently about his own future on the network. Last week, he said that if he left the air, it won't be his choice.

[Chimichurri]

44. This it terrible!! Mike's my favorite!!!

[htuttle]

45. Well, to hell with AAR then -- I'm switching back to WORT

[dpbrown]

46. AAR is going down the toilet with DLC "mainstreaming"

I signed a petition to try and save "The Majority Report" a few days ago, too.

[oc2002]

226. If AAR is just DLC, they can go to hell together.

From the begining, I knew that AAR would be sabitoged by 'centrist' and DLC democrats that want only the 'corporate' lite agenda so they can whore themselves better.

this truely sucks. and a sad day that this is more about AAR sucking ass than getting rid of Mike Malloy.

[Individualist]

375. Hear, hear!

I agree with you.

[phair]

548. It is what it is

Now AAR can truly be a representative of our democrats in Congress. They don't speak for the people.

[arcane1]

47. WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?

You two are my absolute HEROES!!!! Of all the bad news to come to my ears this year, this is the worst

Please please please somebody get Kathy and Mike back on the air!!!

I'll be starting with a letter to Air America... I just became a premium member last week SPECIFICALLY because of Mike's show

[bdamomma]

52. AAR is going to lose alot of money

geez, firing Mike I am sending AAR a e-mail, is it because he tells the truth.

[bdamomma]

54. AAR is going to lose alot of money

geez, firing Mike I am sending AAR a e-mail, is it because he tells the truth.

[bdamomma]

68. send them an e mail please

we have to fight this

http://www.airamerica.com/comment/reply/128

[merwin]

110. I left a note in 'Show Feedback: General Comment About Programming'

'I just got word from Mike Malloy's producer that they were being fired from AAR, and that their program was not on the coming lineup.

I just wanted to tell you that if The Mike Malloy Show leaves AAR, then so do I.

There are an unbelieveable amount of people who listen to AAR primarily because of Malloy, myself included.'

[howmad1]

330. Let AAR know you will no longer support their advertisers.

That should get their attention. I just sent an email to AAR telling them that I will no longer listen to them or support their advertisers. (Winners like Ovaltine, Hoodia, Salon Pause Patch, Mahatma rice, etc. etc. etc. Dumbest shit I ever heard of). Be sure to mention local advertisers as well.

[silverojo]

445. I just did!

Here's what I sent them:

Mike Malloy was the only host with a spine, whom AAR had. If Mike's gone, then so am I--there's no more reason for me to listen to AAR. I'm telling our local AAR advertisers the same thing, so they'll know that people are tuning out. Maybe if we start hitting you people in the wallet where it counts, you'll get a clue about what your (former) listeners want to hear.

[phair]

549. AAR going bye bye

Folks. AAR isn't just going to lose a lot of money. If rumors are true of Randi going and Majority report going, AAR is being flushed down and out. If they survive, there will be nothing but distracting mindless pap going into the next election. I'd rather they be off air altogether to make way for a new, real opposition radio.

[NJCher]

342. It's not hard to do

I did it--left AirAmerica--when they took Mike off WLIB about eight months ago.

It was a "financial reason" back then, too. They put the Satellite Sisters on because SS just paid for the time slot.

I really liked listening to Mike on the way home from my night classes. He just hit the spot with voicing my outrage. I would listen all the way home, about a 30-40" trip, and then I would arrive at home and listen to the rest of the program online. The evening came to an end with listening to Mike read Orwell.

Mike's loss will be tough. Some of us really need him, especially college teacher types, who tend to intellectualize everything. Listening to Mike helped me voice that outrage that is there but that I sometimes find so difficult to express.

This is a big loss for all of us, but in this post I wanted to point out how that loss will be experienced on a personal level.

After Mike was taken off the air, my evening trips home were lackluster and uninteresting. Where late evening had once been special, it was now just another trip home from the job.




Cher

[femrap]

216. maybe someone got to AAR....

and put some pressure on them to get rid of Malloy. That is a possibility. They could have been threatened or bribed....you know, the usual, everyday business tactics under this regime.

Just makes me sick.

I loved Malloy's anger and TRUTH.

shit fuck piss.

[gorbal]

323. They aren't letting us comment anymore

They are saying the discussion is closed

[ekwhite]

378. They have closed the comments thread

Reply
This discussion is closed: you can't post new comments.


THE BAST*RDS!

[truedelphi]

486. IT MUST HAVE BEEN ON OVERLOAD

I justposted a comment without any problem at all

[MaryRN]

541. It's open again. n/t

[clbuck]

71. This may not be as bad news as you think

Who knows, maybe Jones Radio Network may hire Malloy? They seem to be better run than AAR, anyways.

At least now, Mike has proven himself on national radio for 2 years.

As for AAR, goodbye. Mike was the only show I listened to regularly.

[arcane1]

74. he was the only one I listened to AT ALL

I got hooked on Mike when he was working for IE America, and literally did a happy dance when I heard that AAR had hired him

*sigh*

[Chimichurri]

182. Never heard of Jones. Honestly I thought AAR was the only

liberal game in town.

[silverojo]

446. Jones radio network carries Ed Schultz' show n/t

[LoKnLoD]

158. Me too

I joined premium 2 months ago specifically to download Mike's show and listen to them on my Ipod at work.

[AbbyR]

328. I can't get Air America except download to iPod

and I paid for a premium membership so I could get Mike. Oh well, there goes my money.
Sorry, Air America, you goofed.

[matcom]

51. WHAT THE FUCK???????

CHRIST what fucking IDIOTS!

[stepnw1f]

53. AAR Has Some Really Stupid People

working for them.

[Benhurst]

56. Damn! Recommended: #38

[ramapo]

58. Unbelievable

Air America has been such a disappointment. It seems they keep doing one stupid thing after another.

[Rosco T.]

59. What happened to the new contract?? n/m

[Systematic Chaos]

60. Oh my GOD no fucking way!

Well there went my good mood. Nice for the whole two hours it lasted.
Mike, Kathy, if you're still reading this thread then I want you both to know that NOBODY out there could compare to the passion and intensity of the Mike Malloy show. NADA, ZIP, ZILCH!!
If this is AirAmerica's idea of a "financial decision", then fuck them. I'll never listen to them again.
First Sam Seder and now this?
As I've heard Mike say countless times, "those rotten sons of BITCHES!!"
FUCK I'm pissed.

You don't know me from Adam. I never even called in to the show though there were many times I wanted to. But I love you both and I hope that there will be another spot for you somewhere, and soon. You can say that you are just a voice on the radio until you're blue in the face, Mike, but it is voices like yours which are America's only remaining hope.

Stupid AAR dickheads!
Rant over.

[coalition_unwilling]

171. I wanted to have my wife call yesterday's show, when Mike was

talking in the last hour to the guy who "runs in Repuke circles" about the abortion issue. My wife's take on the Repuke use of the abortion issue is that it's a cover (ill-concealed) for a deep-seated misogyny. Wanted to get Mike's take on that notion. Now I guess I won't have the chance.

[mntleo2]

433. You Saif It Well!

Man I am mad!

Cat in Seattle

[Xeric]

61. goodbye AAR

Deleting all links.

[bpeale]

237. no one will miss you

people will still listen. won't change my listening habits one iota.

[Moochy]

260. Petty .. just petty

[Name removed]

339. Deleted message

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[Lost-in-FL]

277. Better than listening to CNN or FOX News Radio

I am saddened by the news but life must go on. If we stop listening, Rush, Hannity or O'Reilly will win BIG!

And if Sirus get him... I'm going with Sirius.

[phair]

552. Yes, let's just accept mediocrity and toodle along

They just DID win big in case you weren't listening. Listen to Alex Jones at prisonplanet.com

[Lost-in-FL]

555. Mediocrity?

I am not the one being fired. Gotta be a reason to just terminate someone.

[phair]

647. There's always a 'reason'.

But you make the assumption that it must be Mike's fault. I've been laid-off and fired to protect someone else ass in the past. It goes on all the time.

[flyarm]

514. it sure will mine!..i only listen to Mike..and now Air America can go

to hell ..i will no longer listen..i will listen to coast to coast on my XM radio!


air america just screwed themselves..in my book!
fly

[Moochy]

256. done and done

I guess Malloy wasnt selling enough crazy hypnosis tapes, snake oil, Rich Bermans' "HOW I GOT HERE" get rich quick how-to seminars, and his biggest sin, he failed to meet his monthly quota for

RICH CHOCLATEY OVALTINE!

Fuck you AAR.

[MaryRN]

316. SAM SEDER IS GOING TO ADDRESS IT RIGHT NOW

[MaryRN]

348. Evidently, Sam changed his mind..or someone else changed it.

[krispos42]

454. He mentioned it in the very last segment

That's when I heard it!

I mean, I really like Thom Hartmann, but not enough over Mike to want them to switch, ya know?

[MaryRN]

540. I heard it too, krispos42 -

Sam sounded very sincere and very angry - I'm sure he had no choice but to be restrained but I give him a great deal of credit for having the courage to say anything at all. I respect Hartmann for his truthfulness and knowledge base but as you say too, I'd never take him over Mike. I feel like I'm in the day between a wake and funeral..it's just so surreal. Headsonradionetwork.com is doing a wonderful job of covering this and so is powersandmorrison.com. I think more than any other time, we need to stay together and focused here. It's difficult right now because we still don't have the facts but when they come out, as they will, I think we'll all be in a better position to do whatever needs to be be..so, for now, I think we need to keep on AAR - even though Sam Seder's voice was the last one I'll ever hear on that channel again. We really DO have the power...we just have to figure out how best to use it. And I think we'll know that soon. Thanks for you comment.


http://psychobabbleandpotpourri.blogspot.com

[rman]

62. darn

[kerstin]

63. This is devastating news.

"For financial reasons" my ass. No one will be able to pull like Mike did with his time slot.

It's official folks -- Air America has become another leftgatekeeper.

Fuck AAR.

[Surya Gayatri]

180. Like I said on another thread...

This sounds very fishy.....financial reasons???

...unless Malloy just walked out & slammed the door. Just recently, he's

been saying his contract had been renewed, etc. etc. And even when AAR

stupidly got rid of Marc Maron, it wasn't from one day to the next--Morning

Sedition went on for several more weeks after the announcement.

Mike & Kathy, please let us know what's going on!! No wonder Hartmann is

standing in right now for Mike who was supposed to be standing in for Randi.

Damn those SOBs at AAR--they'll to manage to destroy the whole

experiment yet. SG

[drm604]

64. What about doing a streaming internet show?

Is that feasible?

[ronnykmarshall]

65. That SUCKS!

I've been loving hearing him this week filling in for Randi.

He was one of the BEST voices on AAR.

[JuniperLea]

67. Horrid news!

WTF???

This sucks.

Any word on who will be filling his time slot? Mike is a tough act to follow and ARR listeners, much like DU posters, are a hard bunch to please.

[Name removed]

69. Deleted sub-thread

Sub-thread removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[Cooley Hurd]

72. AAR: a great idea gone terribly wrong...

Writing to the AAR suits now - what fucking IMBECILES!!!!

[libnnc]

73. Now that I have composed myself enough to type

Kathy...I am so mad right now.

I've had the pleasure of listening to you and Mike since the beginning of AAR. You both have given me so much. Somebody out there wants to silence you and the rest of us who want to speak truth to power. I'm so angry, sad--overwhelmed with disappointment.

If this is what AAR is becoming, then fuck them all to bloody hell.

You, Mike, Randi Rhodes, Sam Seder are the HEART of AAR. The goddamed HEART AND SOUL. This makes no fucking sense at all. I'm crushed. Just crushed. I'm so sorry.

I love you guys.

[regnaD kciN]

75. Law of Unintended Consequences...

Remember a few weeks ago, when everyone here was up in arms about AAR possibly getting rid of Sam Sedar? I recall a big write-in campaign to save his job, which apparently worked. But that meant someone else had to go. Guess who seems to have drawn the short straw? I wonder how many DUers who went to bat for Sedar would have done so if they had known that it would come at Malloy's expense?

[Chimichurri]

78. They should get rid of Jerry Springer and keep Mike Malloy.

Better yet. Can the Satellite Sisters and give Mike that air time.

[Rosco T.]

Springer is on the way out anyway.... n/m

[coalition_unwilling]

174. KTLK AM 1150 (Los Angeles) should get rid of Ed Schultz and

Al Franken, as they're wastes of air (and airtime).

[Chimichurri]

192. agreed.

[davidwparker]

219. Agreed. I listen to Al only if I'm near the radio and his show is the last

that I listen to on podcast. I'd rather see Hartmann take is slot and whatever excessive amount that Al is getting, have that money go to support other hosts.

[quiet.american]

120. Why was it one or the other? n/t

[shireen]

76. AAR has alienated a lot of listeners, and they will feel the pain.

Given the way they've treated Malloy, I doubt if he'd want to work with them again. What an incredibly stupid bunch of suits.

Mike & Kathy, please try to get a slot on satellite radio. I will buy/subscribe to whichever one picks you up.

[Systematic Chaos]

81. I second that.

He's worth every penny of the cost of a special receiver and a $15 a month or even $50 a month subscription fee.

PLEASE don't disappear. I know you have to be feeling pretty bad right now but in case it wasn't clear enough already there are people out there who care about you like family.

[davidwparker]

212. I have both XM and Sirius. I renewed XM only to get Mike's show. If he's

not on XM, then I'll be canceling it if he doesn't get picked up by XM.

[Doctor Panacea]

382. Me, too

David, same with me. I got Sirius originally because Air America was on it. Then Air America left, and went to XM, so I got XM, and now have both.

I expect Sam Sedar to be gone before long. (I don't know what decision was made about him, but they will get rid of him, too, eventually.)

So I guess I will drop XM.

Screw Air America.

[Generic Other]

80. That's not cool

I am sulking.

[shireen]

82. addresses for AAR suits?

Can someone post the names of the programming director, CEO, and CFO? We need to give them hell for this utterly stupid decision.

[Chimichurri]

90. I believe the acting CEO right now is Jim Wiggett

[Paulie]

83. Insane

Mike/Kathy, I've followed you from WLS through IE and AAR. AAR is shades of WLS, timing is similar (election time)...

Bastard suits!!!

[gumby]

148. BINGO!!!!!

Was thinking the same thing.

[Gregorian]

84. The sharpest knife is the most dangerous.

edit- I'm sorry. After going back and looking at this post, I feel it is a bit inappropriate. But please understand I'm expressing something I've felt for a long time. And I think it may be an underlying cause of what has happened.



This confirms what I thought from the very beginning. GET RID OF THE COMMERCIALS ON AAR.

You can't have companies giving money, and being willing to have open minds.


And forgive me if I'm wrong about that. I assume that not all commercial sponsors are in business to hear the truth. And I assume that AAR is in business to make money.

Damn.

[PegDAC]

671. Especially that "See Clearly Method" crap.

Go to http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/eyequ... . This bull has reared its ugly head and been repeatedly debunked over the last 80 years. The Iowa Attorney General's office has filed suit against Vision Improvement Technologies for consumer fraud. I informed AAR of the facts and requested that they cease accepting advertising from VIT. Ads quit for a while, but have resumed. So much for listening to your listeners!

[Rosco T.]

85. Time to start working your way past the screeners and get this on ..

.. their air.

Oh brother, I bet Randi is gonna be PISSED!!

[SnoopDog]

86. I have only missed ONE Malloy show since 2005

And Mike Malloy's show started me not only on AAR but listening to talk radio in general.

Air America Radio really fucked up this time. Looks like the NeoCons have infiltrated AAR management.

[OKthatsIT]

641. ...that's rough.

...not to worry. Mike is the Man...AAR didnt know how popular he was until he was gone. It was their loss.

[blues90]

692. I'm right there with you .

I even got XM to listen so i would not miss a show . now it's all gone .

[tabatha]

88. mike and kathy

you were a part of the small sanity of my daily life - there is now a big hole.
I hope you guys find another station.
Your voices are too important in this mad merika.
I cannot believe it - and the fact that it was so abrupt and rude.
I would pay to hear you every day.
I don't think it is a financial decision - won't they have to pay someone else the same or more?

[wicket]

89. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! :(

[Scout1071]

93. KATHY - Please come to Talk Left on Sirius.

I would do just about anything to get Alex Bennett off the air. He's neither liberal, nor entertaining. Really, their Talk Left programming is just terrible, except for The Young Turks.

I know you will both land on your feet. I just hope it's at Sirius.

[longship]

102. That would be okay, except that I have XM.

The reason I got XM is because of "Morning Sedition" (now gone), Majority Report with Janeane and Sam (now gone), and, of course, Mike Malloy (now gone).

What the flaming fuck is wrong with those people at AAR.

[Scout1071]

150. Well, that sucks. I got Sirius for AAR and they left.

I'm over them now. I really like Sirius except for Talk Left.

[Kire]

683. Majority Report is gone?

I haven't listened in a while, so I don't know, but I checked their website and it seems like they had a show today.

[sendero]

146. I partly agree..

.. Alex Bennett is a tool. That flunky he has in the studio with him is a fucking moron. But to be honest, it's hit or miss with the young turks Hartmann is really good, if a little dry.

It would be wonderful to get Malloy on Sirius. It would be fantastic.

[bullwinkle428]

165. They do air Stephanie Miller, but only at night on a delayed basis

[cascadiance]

289. Unfortunately it sounds like Young Turks are joining AAR friday!

Hmm... THAT sounds like its too much for coincidence! I wonder if AAR was "trading" Mike Malloy for the Young Turks! Check out this thread on Sirius Backstage:

http://www.siriusbackstage.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6...

I was set to move back to Sirius if they picked up Malloy, but now finding out they are losing Young Turks too has me with second thoughts on that.

[AspenRose]

94. I'm so sorry Kathy

I don't know what to say....*stunned*

[byronius]

95. Too Weird. This Sucks.

[gully]

96. This is awful.

I'm so sorry Kathy. Mike has a voice and a future no matter where he gets to use it.

[Chimichurri]

97. If you care about Mike, send a message or call AAR

Air America Radio
641 Sixth Avenue
4th Floor
New York, NY 10011


email
http://www.airamerica.com/contact

phone
1.866.303.2270

[The Witch]

113. calling. line is busy,

bastards.

[Chimichurri]

118. 1-866-303-2270 here's the number for quick reference

[The Witch]

124. that is the number to go ON-AIR. Call 212-871-8100

And ask Programming why it was such a sudden firing. I didn't have the presence of mind to ask.

[Chimichurri]

134. Awesome! That was the only number I could find. Figured it

was better then nothing. I'm calling the 212# now.

thanks!!

[The Witch]

141. Has anyone called Thom on-air and asked him - catch him off guard?

I hate to use that tactic with Thom, but it's our only chance to get a little honesty.

[demswinin08]

220. I guarantee Thom doesn't know anything about this...

I guarantee that Thom knows about as much about Mike's status as the rest of us. And anyone who listens to Thom knows he NEVER talks about programming on air, even his own show's status. So I would suggest that you direct your outrage eleswhere, he doesn't deserve it and will probably tell you as much (about not talking about programming on air).

[flyarm]

442. bullshit THom said he was in San Fran..he was ready to go on air..

THOM HARTMAN SCREWED MIKE ONCE BEFORE..don't let Thom Hartman fool you!!

he said he was in a studio with a different link up from what he is used to..he was ready to go on air..Kathy wrote this at 229pm eastern..and Thom take to the air at 3 pm eastern? yah right..it doesn't work that way..Thom Hartman knew what was happening..and he is a fucking sell out!

he promotes Bev fucking Harris..even when he has been told over and over what a scum bag she is..

and as i said..he fucked Mike Malloy before..

he is a back stabbing fucker!

fly

[Chimichurri]

705. How did Thom screw Mike? He was most certainly told not

to mention it. Should he have risked loosing his job too? Thom has nothing to with Mike getting fired - neither did Peter Werbe. We need to stop doing stuff like this because it is counterproductive.

I know you're pissed, we're all upset but we must direct our anger where it belongs - Air America Radio's deciders.

[coffeenap]

156. The guy has his anwering machine on.--Running scared??? nt

[RestoreGore]

162. Thank you for this info n/t

[Mr Belmontvedere]

338. I called and they confirmed he's gone :(

The guy said "I don't know" when asked for a reason. He gave me another number to call, which was just voicemail for the Malloy show. Well I told them what I thought, that their was no point in listening to their network anymore.

Good luck Mike Malloy, whatever you choose to do next.

[phair]

554. Why bother! THEY don't WANT HIM. Isn't that clear now?

The corporate bigwigs that own, used to own, will own, or have influence over the station will do what they damn well please. What's needed is a new station that will stay on track and not bow to corporate and government pressures. Mike Malloy would be KING on such a network.

[Beelzebud]

98. UN-FUCKING-BELIEVABLE....

No wait it is believable becuase this country is going to shit.

From this moment on I am DONE with AAR. Completely done.

They can take Jerry Springer and shove him up their asses.

First Maron, Now Malloy.

I wouldn't be suprised if Sam Sedar gets shit-canned as well..

[coffeenap]

99. OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are the reason I have retained some

small piece of sanity! I can't imagine this brain without hearing what comes from yours!! Please, please, find a way to get back on via internet, if necessary. I cannot express my disappointment strongly enough!! Air America is dead to me. Be well, Kathy and Mike.

[ralps]

100. I am so Pissed about this Kathy!! I hope you all can find another group

to work with. Maybe www.headonradionetwork.com ?

[bdamomma]

170. Hey Ralps, God this is terrible news, I am still in shock

I was really looking forward to the new move to 1600 and everything, what can we do, I just sent an e-mail, will someone else pick them up. Geez, guys, we still have to meet we are still truthseekers.

[cal04]

249. I can NOT believe this crap.

I am so angry and upset. I am so going to miss you Kathy and Mike.
Please let us know what's going on.
This is just so stupid on their part.

[fooj]

325. OMG!!!!! This is complete and utter bullshit!

I am so pissed! I am absolutely heartbroken!

[smokey nj]

101. This is an absolute outrage!!!...

I'm so sorry, Mike and Kathy. What was with all that bullshit about the new contract? I was so excited about being able to listen to the show on terrestrial radio again. Could it be because Mike critcized Jerry the jackass?

[EFerrari]

103. Kathy, thanks. This is outrageous. They're going to get an earful

Thanks to you and Mike for your kindnesses.

E. Ferrari

[FogerRox]

104. I dont recall a thread rising to the top of the greatest page this fast

TAKE NOTICE AAR.

[bdamomma]

105. We have to fight to get Kathy and Mike both on

how stupid of AAR to do this, Kathy and Mike are the best. I am pissed.

[chat_noir]

107. one less warrior fighting the good fight

[Sunshine Jim]

108. eya Cathy

let us know if theres anything we can do to help.

give Mike our best! we'll be following the story at the MRR bloggie

be glad to have either of you drop in and say hi and clear any confusion up.

Mike and yourself a tremendously powerful influence in helping to repair this mess.

Love you both, and standing by...

[wicket]

Welcome to DU!

[Beelzebud]

109. AAR - Youre dead to me. Bookmarks deleted. As of today, no more...

Fuck them.

The only one I listened to regularly on that network is Malloy.

AAR - You're Dead to me.

[CountAllVotes]

128. same here ...

exactly ...

They'll be going out of business soon I suspect given this act of henious revenge for telling the f*cking truth!

[MaryRN]

345. same here...n/t

[The Witch]

112. None of my favorite liberal talkers are on AAR's 1st lineup anyway..

with the exception of Randi... Dear lord, she, Malloy, Steph, and Thom should rebel.

Dear lord.

Calling AAR.

[Nik Jam]

169. I haven't even heard him recently

I have school so I couldn't listen to the Randi fill-ins, I think I last listened to him 2 or 3 weeks ago. I missed Janeane's last show too. I have a lot of bad luck it seems.

Awful, awful news.

EDIT: er, this should be a reply to the main thread

[AndyA]

115. Did The Carlyle Group just buy Air America Radio?

What could these people possibly be thinking?

[LZelig]

116. A blitz on AAR sponsors...

might cut to the heart of the matter. I listen online so I don't hear most of the commercials. Maybe someone could start a list of sponsors with contact numbers.

[liberalnurse]

315. No, not a good choice.....

We do not want to destroy AAR.....just get Mike BACK ON.

[Name removed]

117. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[geomon666]

129. Amen. NO MALLOY, NO AAR!

I don't care who's on the station, whether it's Randi, Sam, Laura, I draw the line at Mike Malloy. I'm officially done listening to Air America Radio.

[ReverendDeuce]

121. Maybe he'll move to SIRIUS...

I like their programming more than AAR anyway.

[Nickster]

122. Kathy, thanks for the wonderful shows you and Mike did. Please get back

on the air soon! I need you two!

[Taxloss]

123. !!!!

Why? I'm not a big listener, as I have to listen to it streaming on the net, but he was very good.

[DeeDeeNY]

125. I am in shock

Mike was my absolute hero, and the only reason I downloaded podcasts from AAR. This is very upsetting news. I will follow him to any radio station I can get.

[earth mom]

126. Clear Channel OWNS AAR. They bought it to destroy it & silence the left!

I knew this was coming the minute they bought it. They are FUCKING BASTARDS!!!!

Next up: MORE DISINFORMATION and MORE STOLEN ELECTIONS!

p.s. If any one thinks Shultz or Franken are on the left, you may want to think again!!!

[OzarkDem]

130. Oh, geez, when did that happen?

I don't usually listen to them, but its sad to hear anyway.

[LTR]

136. Clear Channel DOES NOT OWN AAR!!!

Please, arm yourself with the correct information!

CC does, however, own quite a few AAR affiliates.

And no, Schultz is not part of AAR, though he is carried on many affiliates.

Hope this helps.

[earth mom]

535. Gotcha. However...Clear Channel is broadcasting

-from what I read on this or another thread-like 40% of AAR. To me that speaks of a strong amount of control! Don't think the bastards that own and run Clear Channel won't use it! This entire thing stinks to high heaven and it is up to us to get angry, protest and fight it like hell because otherwise with just a few more nails to go in the coffin, this country is done, stick a fork in it, done!

[CountAllVotes]

157. Shultz, Franken and the rest of the remaining lot ...

are nothing but useless boring idiots IMO. I never listen to AirAmerica radio - just Malloy. So, they LOST me! Glad I never signed up for their "premium" service!

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[coalition_unwilling]

181. Schultz and Franken both strike me as Scoop Jackson Dems, both

moderately progressive on domestic issues, both moderately reactionary on foreign policy issues. I can't stand to listen to either one of them for more than about 30 seconds.

[CountAllVotes]

191. no, me either

Try Guy James (he is on right now btw) or KGO. Any of these choices are far better than Shultz or Franken!

[nashville_brook]

310. AAR will Franken-Schultz themselves into oblivion. scoop jackson, bwahaha

i'm still pissed about them dumping Sirius after I bought all the Sirius equipment and subscription, etc.

[yojon]

493. Clear Channel doesn't own AAR strictly speaking but if

CC threatens to cut off AAR off its affiliates all at once, AAR will lose most of its audience. Wonder if CC made AAR an offer they couldn't refuse...

[Ilsa]

127. I am so pissed! This was my favorite Program of all on AAR.

I had recommended that yesterday's show be nominated for a radio award (I am totally clueless about what they are called).

I know MMS isn't for everybody. But it was always a chance for those of us who are angry to let it spill over and hang out. This is especially true for those of us trapped in a right wing alternate universe in south Texas.

I don't know what I'm going to do.

I hope Kathy, Mike, and Molly land on their feet again really soon and with an even better deal! Best wishes to you all!

[The Witch]

131. Programming @ AAR says "The Whole Lineup is being Looked At."

That's not a tenable reason because it was so sudden. Someone call them up (202-871-8100) and ask if they usually terminate major personalities without any notice if "the lineup is being looked at."

[ProgressiveFighter]

132. dailykos thread - recommend

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2006/8/30/152339/129

[Chimichurri]

151. whatever. they're bashing him over there.

seems if they want to call themselves "kossacks" they have to all fall in line - which they seem to do.

[ProgressiveFighter]

160. Then counterbalance them

[RestoreGore]

166. Truer words were never spoken

It's all about "mojo" to them.

[ekwhite]

384. Daily Kos can kiss my shiny metal @ss.

[Nik Jam]

153. A lot of them are trashing Malloy

How sad, the truth must hurt even for most leftists.

[GymGeekAus]

197. Leftists?

When did the Democratic party consist of Leftists?

They've been CENTRISTS for my entire lifetime.

And what is a Centrist, but a person who doesn't actually have a political philosophy?

[phair]

556. Centrest= old liberal with bills, house, kids, gettin sick + laid-off

They're too afraid to fight now. Life has beaten them down. It's up to the young and the strong-willed now.

[MaryRN]

560. You got it! I think you're right on the money..n/t

[Canuckistanian]

178. The online poll - "Are Air America execs dumbasses?"

There is only one answer - Yes.

[coalition_unwilling]

138. He told the truth and they set him free. He and Randi were the

only two nationally-syndicated hosts I could stand on AAR. I guess it's back to Pacifica full-time for me.

[katty]

188. me too! I can't believe this-just listening yesterday-apparently,

he is too dangerous for AAR-cowards!

[phair]

558. Mike said that AAR let him say anything...

he wanted. And the day that changes he would be gone. I GUESS IT JUST CHANGED !!! FASCIST NAZIS. * them all.

[alpharaptor]

681. I think you're right they wanted to censor him

I don't buy the "financial reasons" excuse especially if, as I have been reading, Springer is on the way out. Springer likely commanded a rather large paycheck given his notoriety. Eliminating that expense should have left plenty of room under the "salary cap" to keep a low budget show like Mike's for some time to come.

More likely someone wanted to restrict what Mike could say or perhaps even insist he lie, and Mike rightfully went Ballistic.

Couldn't have happened at a better time for me. My AAR Premium subscription ran out the day after this all happened. I purchased it only for Mike because my local station didn't carry his show. I didn't renew it.

Sorry Laura you're a sweetheart but perhaps a little too sweet to take 15 hours a week. I wasn't impressed with the Young Turks when they subbed for Mike and Randi in the past. I won't be renewing my subscription for either show.

I'd renew my subscription if Peter Werbe took over for Mike. He's a true progressive Democrat like Mike, not a DLC shill.

[Az_lefty]

139. WTF...I'm listening to AAR on the Phoenix station

and they just ran a promo for Mikes show.

[Craig3410]

140. I think at this point, AAR is run by a RW CEO.

That's the only reason I can see them running the comp. into the ground like this.

[Royal Sloan 09]

142. What's wrong with AAR?

Firing Mike Malloy for whatever reason, smells like something rotten being cooked up again. Best to kill the messenger before the evil news or truth is spoken to the masses. The corporate media must obey it's master orders and silence any and all dissent, it's starting to show. When is it enough?
Be aware, be prepared and watch your back, Good Luck, Mike!

[coalition_unwilling]

184. Malloy planned to have a spokesperson from "World Can't Wait"

on today. Methinks the suits in the executive suite were gotten to by the money changers.

Check out http://WorldCantWait.org

[coffeenap]

189. She is on right now--with Thom!!!nt

[coffeenap]

194. self delete--dup

[coffeenap]

195. The Real News, a new liberal tv network, is hiring and is seeking

suggestions for hosts. Let's recommend Mike: http://www.iwtnews.com/host

[november3rd]

651. American Communist Party

WCW is their front organization

[Kahuna]

143. So sorry Kathy. I foresee the imminent demise of AAR...

unfortunately.

[CountAllVotes]

161. yep

AirAmerica radio sold THEMSELVES out!

[CelticWinter]

149. O crap!!!!!!!!!!

Mike and Kathy Im so sorry to hear of this. You guys are the only reason I listen to AAR. Well they have lost a listener now.
Take care and watch you back and hopefully will hear you again.
Celtic

[salvorhardin]

152. I'm so sorry Kathy and Mike

I've come to be critical of some of Mike's positions in the past year or so but he and Randi Rhodes are the two most entertaining hosts that AAR has (had in Mike's case).

[GymGeekAus]

392. Critical of which issues?

Lemme guess. Lebanon.

[RestoreGore]

154. A shame. Another good progressive voice...

silenced. Although, I do hope we hear him again soon. I talked with him on his show once before he came to Air America when I first started my PAC, and he cordially allowed me to give out the information about it. If there is any way I can write a letter to support him, I will.

What the hell are they thinking?

[Union Thug]

155. been listening since IE America days.. Love you guys...

AAR can kiss my ass. I'm gone too.

But more importantly, I wish Mike, Kathy and Molly the best moving forward. You've got a lot of good friends that you may never have known about, but rest assured, we're here.

[ClassWarrior]

159. We're here to help Kathy. Just say the word.

Kiss the "kids" for us.

Never Give Up.

[PunkPop]

163. F*ck AAR

What a joke. Malloy was the best thing they had.

[Canuckistanian]

164. What the hell is going on here?

Financial decision?? NOBODY makes money on the graveyard shift.

What are they going to have in it's place? Jugglers? Mime artists?

[Puglover]

168. Wonderful. Is Randi next? Then they truly will crash and burn.

What? They want to spoon feed us more pablum like Franken and Jerry Fucking Springer?

[mighty]

172. Speechless

I am all but speechless. I'm shocked. I don't really know what to say.

[Nik Jam]

173. God, I hate when conservatives are right (sort of)

(this isn't a troll post)

when all the O'Reilly and Drudge's praised the "poor ratings" of AAR I knew they were lying out of their ass because they were in trouble.. but what now? I hope they don't end up with the last laugh.

[Gloria]

176. Maybe he'll wind up on one of the Drobny's stations???? They're

trying to buy up little stations.....What, did Clear Channel threaten AAR over Mike?????

Wish IEAmerica were still around....it wouldn't have taken that much money to keep that UNION run network on the air....

[Duer 157099]

177. Financial -- free archives -- connection?

I'm wondering if this is the connection. And, I'm worried because Randi's shows are also archived by White Rose.

[BadGimp]

179. I am not surprised...

not happy but not surprised.

The level of invective on the show has caused me to turn it off from time to time bucause it only makes me feel frustrated and powerless.

But no one else calls them out for the bastards they are like Mike.

[coalition_unwilling]

186. When I heard Mike refer to the "Bush Crime Family," I did not

feel so alone thereafter. From that point forward, I knew I wasn't the only one who felt that way.

[katty]

190. yup, Mike is the best at that!

[freedomburn]

183. WTF??!!

I mean, what the funk??!!

[shireen]

185. CONTACT SIRIUS and XM -- Tell them to pick up Malloy!!!!

Contact info at these links:

Sirius
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph...
or use email form at http://www.sirius.com/contactus

XM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph...
or email [e-mail]

They should compete for the privilege of getting Mike on their network, that should help Mike negotiate a sweet deal.

[freedomburn]

200. Sent emails to both. Everyone do this!

n/t

[MaryRN]

595. Done and sent on to others..thanks for the links n/t

[cboy4]

187. You know, those sons of bitches at AAR are trying to do their damn best

to ruin a really good thing.

Check that, it's now ruined.

[gumby]

193. Canary In The Mine Shaft.

This is truly chilling. "Watch your back," indeed!!!

Several comments seem straight-on to me:
Getting 'fired' right before a big election..... again.
AAR becoming another left-wing-gatekeeper.
And, of course, 9/11. (can't have that talk, now can we now?)

I am so disheartened. I feel that AAR has just confirmed the very worst tin-foil-hat conspiracy..... FASCISM USA.

And for those who bring up the "business" angle, Fascism is ALL about business.

So sorry Mike and Kathy. Yesterday's program was an award winner.

But, I guess us plebes can't have the best.

[TheUnspeakable]

196. NOOOO!!!

yesterday's show in Randi's slot was so great-as i listened, I thought of how much i admire Mike (and Randi) for their bravery, they never sell out, they're never afraid to face any topic. It's just a crime. Mike and Kathy, I'm so sorry-wherever you land, I'll be there waiting to listen.

[Stevendsmith]

198. Well, I am done with AAR. (n/t)

[marmar]

199. Air America is determined to prove Bill O'Reilly right...

I've heard talk that the network had lined up financing from new investors. I wonder if someone's been pressuring them to dump Mike because he speaks his mind like no one else on the network. In an informal poll of DUers on their favorite progressive talk host, he destroyed the competition: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph...

AAR is f..king up big time!

[clmbohdem]

201. I have a new number 212-871-8290

I called AAR and they gave me their programming department number. CALL NOW!!!!

[Karla Marx]

223. I tried it and could only leave a message

I left one all right. So depressing--he will be sorely missed. He was magnificent yesterday. Damn.

[epii10]

203. OH HELL NO!!!!!!!!!

FUCKING SON OF A BITCH MOTHER FUCKING AA JACK ASS EXECS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Malloy is this generations Thomas Paine. He is THE most powerful voice for the LIBERAL ideals of this country.
I love Mike Malloy for his passion and his unrelenting courage to call these mother fucking bastards in the bush crime family just what they are. And they fired him?!!!!
This can't be true, this just can't fucking be true!

[silverweb]

204. WTF?

Mike is one of the most dynamic hosts AAR has. What the hell happened? Weren't his ratings good enough or did he piss someone off?

[RagingInMiami]

205. It's not exactly a surprise, Kathy

I haven't read through this thread so I don't know what the latest is, but I do know this is just another drop in the bucket as far as the fascist corporate take-over goes. Maybe this will wake a few more people up.

Whatever happens in the future, nobody can deny the fact that The Malloy Show was the one political radio show that was not afraid to keep it real. Apparently, Mike stepped on the wrong toes one too many times. Something he should be proud about.

A fellow reporter once told me that anybody who is worth a damn in this business gets fired sooner or later. I'm sure Mike is well aware of that.

Hopefully, this ends up biting the corporate cocksuckers in the ass by giving Mike even more exposure.

[davidwparker]

206. Didn't Mike just sign a 2 year contract with AAR and there has been press

about returning to NYC?

[tsuki]

208. During the Andy fundraiser, I emailed all the radio hosts about

what we were trying to do. Mike Malloy was the only one who answered, and almost immediately. He supported us, and said that would help THE NEXT NIGHT.

He isn't afraid to speak out, but yesterday, I thought I would break down and cry when he was reading the memoirs of a Katrina victim.

I am ready to support Mike. I am writing Sirius, XM, and AAR.

Thank you Mike and Kathy Malloy for all that you have done.

[dogday]

209. Can you say that AAR sucks for doing this?

I can and will say it.... It's always about the green.... Not about the truth, about the loot...

[Brintus]

211. Air America Radio Contact Info

Mike Malloy has been fired! You can call the following number to help bring him back!

212-871-8100

I was connected to someone's personal voice mail and her email is.

[e-mail]

Please contact them and tell them to bring back Mike Malloy

[Mojambo]

214. That's really too bad.

I wasn't a regular listener, but when I did tune in I was always entertained, and frequently informed.

You'll be missed Mr Malloy.

[marylanddem]

217. this is outrageous - mike has been an oasis of sanity n/t

[Janice325]

218. Damn, damn, damn!

I live in Atlanta, and someone bought the station AAR was on, changed formats to something totally sucky ,so I lost it all.
Now they go and fire Mike.
I called the 212-871-8100 number, got a very nice, young sounding woman, gave her my polite "two cents" worth, and she then gave me the 212-871-8290 number, said it was exclusively for calling about Mike. I then asked her if she was getting many calls, to which she replied "Oh, yeah!" (added extra emphasis on "yeah.")
I then called the second number, a recorded message for comments about Mike, so I left my polite "two cents" more.
This is ridiculous. Worse than "New Coke."
Jesus.
Fucking looneytunes!!!!
Thanks to both Mike and Kathy. I love you both.
k&r
(Anyone let Keith Olbermann in on this yet???)

[Bretttido]

221. I liked Malloy, but let's face reality

If he didn't bring in the numbers, then his show being canceled should be no surprise. Seeing all this "Fuck Air America" talk is truly saddening and I hope those in that camp come around. I see many progressives on a witch hunt over Air America, the first progressive network to become a national success, for making a business decision. If you want progressive talk to stay around, decisions like this HAVE to be made.

[truebrit71]

222. Which is why Mike was recently offered a 2-yr contract....????

Something stinks here....

Al Franken is a progressive? Jerry Springer is a progressive?

Really.....

No, Mike Malloy is a progressive....

[Bretttido]

225. All three are progressives, just to different degrees n/t

[truebrit71]

228. Yeah, two are in the centre and one is on the left....

[Bretttido]

233. Please, don't go down the road of labeling

Al Franken and Jerry Springer as "center". If you consider ONLY people in Malloy's corner as progressive, then about 5% of the American population is progressive... have fun in that minority.

[MaryRN]

332. Yes...and Mike is the most truthful.

[Bretttido]

343. So Al Franken and Jerry Springer lie?

[MaryRN]

557. Uh, I don't believe I said that...I said that Mike is the most

truthful. I am very familiar with both Springer and Al and I will stand by my statement that Mike is the most truthful.

[BrokenBeyondRepair]

727. and willing to discuss issues

that springer and franken don't have the courage to address..

[BlueEyedSon]

461. Springer yes, Franken no....

[phair]

542. Progressive

Springer and Franken are "funny" and "entertaining" progressive. Mike Malloy is serious progressive. AAR is now completely progressive light. They have become Alan Colmes. Hey, ya know, the sponsors would even be happier if they got some right wing representatives on their programs. That'll boost ratings. Whatta ya think? Good idea?

[RagingInMiami]

244. Was it the numbers?

Do you have the latest ratings for his time slot? I would love to see them.

[Felinity]

264. Blah, Blah, Blah

First of all, there's a mighty big "IF" in your assessment. Perhaps you'd like to back that up with some stats.

Next, Air America has made a series of programming decisions based upon ?? what exactly I'm not sure, but my assessment (though lacking in data) is that they are going for short-term results instead of deciding who they want to be and taking a stand--and in the long run, bringing a larger, stronger audience around to them. In the long run, they will fail with this option, just as the Democrats may very well fail in 2008 by going with Hilary Clinton. When you disenfranchise your base of true believers (Mike Malloy's audience, per se) they will turn away or turn on you. That is what you are reading above.

The problem is, when you are supposed to be representing the higher, more intellectually crafted, more humanistic point of view; it would behoove the AAR organization to walk its talk, so to speak.

Here is some selected text from emails I have sent to AAR in the past. I stopped trying to communicate with them, as they never have seen fit to reply, even when I was offering to help promote them.:

--This was in response to the stupid pop-up ads that they abuse their streaming listeners with-- "I have been an avid Air America listener for about 3 years, and cannot afford, nor can I condone, the latest 'pay for access' philosophy of your premium listener program. So how much money would it cost me to be able to stream your radio, all day, with audio commercials only. Maybe I could spare you a few bucks . . ."

--This was part of my response to the Air America Premium Program--: "I’m beginning to feel about Air America the way I’ve felt about our political system for some time now: disenfranchised and powerless. I don’t need radio to help me get in touch with those feelings; the Bush administration does the job quite nicely."

Just like the Democrats, if you try to beat your opponent at the same game by becoming more like them, sinking to their level, you have already lost.

Take a tip from Karl: never disenfranchise your base.

(Edit to correct use of brackets)

[Bretttido]

305. I used "IF" for exactly that reason

Because I do NOT have the stats to either support or refute it. So far, our only information is in this post that the reason given by AAR was financial in nature. I do not have any reason to distrust AAR, so I will assume that was the reason until I learn otherwise. If you or someone else has the numbers to show that YES he was profitable, by all means, let me know. But I think it is detrimental to ourselves to attack our own (AAR in this case), when so little is known about a situation. If the facts come out that they dropped him because he wasn't toeing the line, then go ahead and curse AAR to the ground. Until then, jumping to false conclusions can only hurt us.

Also, while never disenfranchising your base makes sense in politics, it is not always possible in business when those actions keep you in the red.

[jackster]

266. Agreed - while this is a terrible shame as nobody tells it like it is.....

like Mike, we're supposed to the the good guys - the one with the BIG TENT - remember?

okay, so you don't always agree with Ed Shultz and neither do I, but he's reaching alot of people. So Al Franken might not be as progressive as you think he should be and neither do I but so what? He was instrumental in bringing listeners to liberal radio all over America. And just when are you ever going to agree with anyone on every single issue anyway? Isn't this is what being a leftie is all about - tolerance and acceptance? Of course, that doesn't mean that we put up with mediocrity and I certainly think Springer for one is just mediocre at best.

Liberal Talk Radio is still in its infancy compared with rightwingnutteryradio, so let's all calm down, write and call AAR asking them to reconsider AND to come forward with the truth (!!) of why Mike is gone. I was furious when Marc Maron was axed and I still miss him and think it was a huge mistake. But I'm not running AirAmerica and right now, and besides the Jones Network and other localized and/or syndicated shows, it's the only game in town, and the only BIG game in town too. I listen when I can and I still support them although I don't agree with everything they do and don't care to listen to some of their shows. (Where is Lawton Smalls when you need him?)

Yep, I still support them - just like I did with Bill Clinton. Love the man, supported him and still do, but anyone think he's not DLC/Centrist/Moderate or whatever you want to call him is just not paying attention.

Let's don't eat our own here - don't give the wingnuts any ammunition - we can disagree but stay united. This is what makes us THE GOOD GUYS!

[phair]

544. Liberal talk radio is on the way out

In fact it's being aborted. Only gatekeepers still like and admire Clinton as anyone who researches understands that he and Hillary are fake opposition and are with the Bush crime family. As long as we are willing to accept mediocrity that's what we'll be handed. We need radio, like Alex Jones, that actually remind people that it is our right and our duty to OVERTHROW tyrannical government. This isn't an "Oh well" situation here. The Nazis have just won again. Soon there will be no opposition. Not peaceful anyway. The time for "talk" is quickly passing and becoming irrelevant.

[Overseas]

303. We can't FACE REALITY we haven't SEEN ANY NUMBERS !!

Your saying gee golly let's face reality IF HE DIDN"T BRING IN THE NUMBERS... And just WHO SAYS SO?
Many of us liked Mike best. Air America is about PROGRESSIVE radio-- it is about democratic values like FREE SPEECH. THat is why we are all upset.

[Bretttido]

312. True, I shouldn't have said "face reality"

However, I think that is the most probable reality based on the little we've learned.

[FighttheFuture]

313. Hard to bring in ratings when you are off on all the day stations...

In Chicago, we do not get Malloy, except on weekend repeat, becasuse he is on a 9pm, after the stations, 850 am, shuts down for the day. I have to stream him if I want him. He is one of the best, to the point hosts on AAR. The next would be Randi for me.

[Bretttido]

317. I'm in Chicago, so I have to stream him too.

[oc2002]

224. Why? I liked him. He was a bit radical but thats what I wanted to hear!

I hope Air America is not trying to be 'centrist' crap. Or they just lost half their listeners.

[high density]

227. Wow, Mike was the only host on that network I really liked

This is bad on such short notice! What a bunch of aholes at Air America.

[old_hippie]

230. Am stunned and saddened

Kathy, Mike you are like a family to me. Listened every night, and if I missed a show, downloaded it from White Rose. I even enjoyed watching Molly grow up on your website. I will miss Mike's voice as I work late at night. It always brought me comfort in the worst of times.

Let your fellow Truthseekers know what we can do to get you back on the air soon. I've left a voice mail and an email to AAR... Have I mentioned how much I HATE these people??

Watch your back my friends. I'll see you on your board.

p.s. What a let down. Was so looking forward to today's show. Thom Hartman just doesn't do much for me.

[kb9vrg]

243. Called and left my two polite cents...

My investment so far in the Mike Malloy show between Sirius equipment, XM equipment, subscriptions for those, and AAR premium is probably close to $1000.

Such a shame. I'm really going to have to reconsider my premium subscription and if I want to keep XM now or not.

[Rex]

231. I guess AAR wants to go out of business.

Sorry to hear that Kathy, ya'lls show is the only one I listen to on AAR. Guess they will never receive another dime from me. Let us all know where you and Mike land (I know you two will) so I can listen in to the new station.

You two are some of the few, real, warriors for Truth! Keep swinging the big hammer! I love you guys!

[Overseas]

306. I AGREE that they seem really self-defeating. FIre the most exciting

Gee that makes sense-- fire your most exciting host !!

[phair]

561. Maybe they'll do infomercials now.

Bad bad sign. Lokk for something to go wrong with ALex Jones program. Better stock up on weapons and supplies. The time is near for concentration camps for Americans and/or rebellion.

[dwp6577]

234. unbelievable...

he was, without question, the best AAR had to offer. Perhaps a bit edgy for Rhandi's timeslot (although I prefer him to Rhandi hands down).
total BS...who is pulling the strings at AAR these days?

man this pisses me off!

[butterfly77]

235. They have got to be fuckin crazy ...

is this some damn joke. I haven't read the rest of the posts here but if this is true I will not be listening anymore,I have other shows I can listen to and they aren't rightwing.

[bpeale]

236. hmmm

after reading the comments on this thread, it just goes to show that the republicans don't have the market cornered on eating their own. much as i liked mike malloy, aar has the right to make business/financial decisions regarding their radio station. i, for one, find things to like about every host i listen to on aar. guess i'm just a little more progressive than most people here.

[Rex]

239. LOL!

Guess so!

[princehal]

263. So

In your strange world, it's ok for them to fire Malloy, but NOT ok for folks to have deep feelings about it?

Malloy is what brought me to AAR. He goes, I go. I enough to do in life with out supporting a network that I once had high hopes for give me the finger.

[Lost-in-FL]

283. ...

[phair]

545. that's it

Yeah, thanks. Apologise for them. Make it OK to get rid of dissenting voices even though there are so very very few that get any real airtime or attention. Your comments indicate that you are "above" the fray. But in order to win or to make change, you have to be IN the fray not above it. This is why democrats will never succeed. Haven't you learned anything from the republican neo-con Nazis?

[antonialee839]

238. Mike is the only reason

why I keep a premium membership. It's now going to be canceled.
Just called the Air America number, then put in a trouble ticket on the premium site explaining that I was canceling my membership, much the way they canceled my favorite program. Then I actually canceled. I am so damn mad.

[kerstin]

247. Makes me wish I had purchased a premium membership just so I could cancel

[Pachamama]

240. OMG! I can't believe this! I have been a loyal AAR fan because of Mike

and you Kathy!

I don't know what is going on at AAR, but I'm a stay-at-home Mommy who their advertisers should be salivating to get to as a consumer and spender, and I can say unequivically, that if they are dropping you all from AAR, then its my financial decision as a consumer to drop AAR.

I have only listened to AAR because of you and Randi. If Mike is gone, I'll just stream Randi and visit her site and I'll stream you as long as you are streaming your show and visit your website if you have advertisers.

I am in a state of shock right now. Now I understand too why the last several nights I had to listen to informercials at the time that Mike normally is broadcast here in the Bay Area.

Know you have absolute support from folks like me....

Pachamama is pissed!

Namaste fellow Mommy

[robertpaulsen]

241. Keep fighting the good fight, Malloy!

I've always enjoyed your show, especially after you quoted one of my journal entries from DU. I want to sign the petition to bring you back for good! We need you!

[Catherine Vincent]

242. Air America Radio executives sucks!

Moreso than Bush!

[Felinity]

273. Get a grip, my feline friend

Yes, they suck. But nobody sucks like Bush!

[Jazzgirl]

245. Oh Geez!

I just got home and see this! I am so sorry.

[Chimichurri]

246. Guy James said on his show that Mike had a lot to do with

AAR's start. Shameful of them to have forgotten that.

[Cha]

269. I hope when one door slams

in Mike's face that a window flies wide open for him and crew!

[allisonthegreat]

252. what can you do if Air America was canceled

In your area. Damn Clear Channel carried it for a year and then they put "The Songs of Your Life" on. Charleston has two right winged talk stations. Nothing seems fair. Very unbalanced.

[maseman]

275. Mike Malloy

I was a sometimes listener to Malloy. His departure will not end Air America Radio though. He wasn't even their NYC flagship and was not on many affiliates. The stations he was on was usually very late at night.

I don't see how tuning out or going after Air America advertisers will help anything. There is finally much more liberal talk on the radio. If AAR folds up then we are basically back to right-wing radio except for Ed Schultz and Stephanie Miller.

[orleans]

253. no no no no!!! say it ain't so!!

kathy & mike--
our evenings/nights just won't be the same without you.

thought mike signed a two year contract? you were going on air in nyc in september

this can't be.

i'm so sorry--please let us know what's going on

what can we do?

i called & left a message on their answering machine for malloy calls. i guess they don't want to deal with their listening audience directly, huh? they said they'll return our calls if we leave a number. well, i'm in illinois. i'm waiting for their damn call! (if they can afford it!)

i'm so mad & saddened by this.

[zapp]

254. HEAD ON RADIO NETWORK TO AIR BEST OF MIKE MALLOY TONIGHT

http://headonradionetwork.com

Best of Mike Malloy at 10pm EST.

Join us!

[i miss america]

257. Unbelievable!

[The Count]

258. Elections are coming - Malloy = more Lamonts. Had to be "financial", non?

Someone out there is very afraid of the grassroots power - need to dilute us.
How can this be a financiar decisions when there are Malloy threads all over the internet? This is about as "financial" as the firing of Donahuw. the cancelling of The Spin Room and the neutering of Crossfire.

[cal04]

259. Please go hear and make the call

thanks to Orleans we have a number

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph...

[Renew Deal]

261. That sucks

But I can't say I didn't see it coming. When they took Mike off in NY, I knew there was trouble. This is unfortunate. I thought he was perfect for the late night slot.

[mirandapriestly]

265. He was one of the few, maybe the only one

who would talk about the "deep" stuff, which is probably what happened. I am really mad. Now the rest will probably think they have to "step in line" or be fired. The morning show actually spends about 15 minutes on celebrity gossip, argh.

[lowreed]

267. shite!

I was pissed they put on the satellite sisters, whoever the hell they are, here in NYC and was looking forward to the station change to bring back Malloy.

[Eikon]

270. Malloy was the only thing I listened to on AA anymore.

I hope you guys will continue to stay on the air via other means.

[Zhade]

271. The network that airs ads for Wal-Mart and Merck?

Say it ain't so!

(In other words - this is a surprise? AAR has been compromised on what it can honestly cover since almost Day One.

[Webster Green]

337. Don't forget the anti-pot ads from "Partnership for a drug free..blah..

blah.....blah.....

[Zhade]

360. Ah yes, THOSE lies were why I turned it off.

I've been saved from glaucoma by it, I don't need a "progressive" station lying to me about the medicine that allows me to continue to see.

[confludemocrat]

274. Fuck 'em (AAR, I mean). He belongs on Sirius.

Sirius should dump that guy Alex Bennett and bring Mike in. I'm cancelling my XM sub.
With the lame lineup AAR have now, I don't give them much of a chance. Who's next, Sam Seder?

[BlueEyedSon]

294. Does Sirius have a credible contender stream to AAR?

[confludemocrat]

346. They have Stephanie Miller, Bill Press, Tom Hartmann as real Libs

and the rest are not much to get excited about such as the afforementioned Bennett, Ed Schultz and Lynn Samuels. All in all a very mild lineup that could be spiced up a bit with Mike.

[ReadTomPaine]

276. I am furious.

Left messages and wrote several emails. As another poster so aptly put it, AAR is dead to me now.

[princehal]

278. I am too

Oh well.

To hell with Air America. If they lied to Malloy about the contract, then they are liars.

[blues90]

280. Deeply sad and depressing

Mike and Kathy and Molly . Mike you were right , you have said many times you could be gone in an instant , you have said ,"Is it time yet " refering to when americans get off their collective assess and hit the streets in a mass protest . Well maybe it is now time .

This is difficult to know you are off the air , it will be dead silence now without your voice .

AAR had the right hosts and the hosts were our only voice and connection to reality and real human beings . AAR goes down we lost our voice and I fear it's going further down .

Someone must be controlling this takedown . It's not for lack of commercials , there were plenty of these , same as on the other shows .

Right before 9/11 and the elections , how convinent .

Mike , you have given us so much and with such heart and compassion . Now it is time we find a way to give it back and offer our help . You kept the truth on top of the lies .

Man , I am going to miss your show so much words cannot express this loss .

[Brintus]

281. Call Air America at 212-871-8100

Some people are saying we should call the feedback line and to leave a message. Why call the feedback line when it is all automated. I think we should all call the main line at 212-871-8100. That way we interupt daily operations. Talking to a voice mail is just a way of keeping us out of their way and silent.

[ReyHinckley]

282. Mike Malloy is a spokesman

I can't believe that Air America Radio has done this. I can't say that I'm not surprised though.

Mike has spoken out against the powers that be but money, or lack of it, speaks louder than the truth at times. Unfortunately for the world, the truth is not always what people want to hear.

George Orwell is rolling over in his grave.

[MikeyJones]

284. It was probably due to low ratings......

I mean no offense but I don't even know who Mike Malloy is and I didn't even know he was on Air America.

[Change has come]

354. So your opinion here is really really important.

[MikeyJones]

607. Just speculating

That's all. Money is usually the reason a business relationship ends.

[Greylyn58]

285. Well this just sucks!!!

What the hell is AAR thinking??

DAMN!!!!!!

[BlueEyedSon]

286. Have I mentioned today how much I hate these people???

They should dump Franken.

[bluestateguy]

287. While I'm not a huge Malloy fan

This does not seem wise. I'd like to know why this was done.

[kma3346]

288. I can't believe this!

I was so worried about them taking Sam Seder off the air. I never once imagined that they would get rid of Mike. The only shows I listen to regularly are Stephanie Miller, Sam Seder, and Mike Malloy. One of the main reasons I listen to those three is because they make me laugh, as well as educate me on what's happening in these shitty times.

I just hope that Mike gets picked up by a more progressive group like the one Stephanie Miller is on. Mike, we need you more than ever! Please stay on the air.... somehow!!

[bschubert]

290. I am stunned and hurt

I feel like someone has just placed 100 pounds of weights on my body. I can hardly move. This is very bad.

[eleny]

291. I miss you already - I really, really do...

[epii10]

292. -----SOMEBODY DO SOMETHING!-----

We have to get Malloy back on the air he is the valve on the pressure cooker. He is the premiere voice for we true LIBERALS and we HAVE TO GET HIM BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[truedelphi]

293. We would gladly pay you a monthly fee to be a subscriber

Since Mike is the Talking Head and you are the Producer,
would you consider simply broadcasting from your usual place
and having the show on the Internet. You have somany many
listeners and they would I bet be willing to subscribe

You might actually end up making more $$ (once it got going) than
what they gave you.

My husband and I heard Mike's show for the first time in
months yesterday - and were so happy that he would be on when
we were awake all week.

This is so creepy - I doubt I will ever listen to AAR again.

[kma3346]

296. Yeah!!!

That is a great idea! Do the show live on the Internet and then offer podcasts for paid subscribers. I know that there are a LOT of people who would sign up!

[katinmn]

308. Yeah! Great idea. Then he can keep saying any

%$#@!@#@ he wants!

[Pab Sungenis]

475. There are 1,300 people who have signed the petition so far (more or less)

If each of them was willing to spend $10.00 a month for a Mike Malloy stream and podcast (UNCENSORED, yet), that's $156,000.00 a year for expenses and the talent. It could be a profitable endeavor.

How many people cancelled their AAR "Gold" podcast subscriptions over this last night?

[Overseas]

295. I am a HUGE Malloy fan and will certainly write to them !!

I wish they understood how many of us, both older and younger, really treasure his shows. It is very cathartic for me to have him say what I am feeling. And he had been a yellow dog democrat for years and years, loyal to a fault. And then he gets treated like this !! It drives me crazy that mainstream democrats don't acknowledge how many of us there are that really want significant change.

[Kaleidescope Cassie]

297. Oh Kathy, You two have saved my life! What will we do without you!

[SalmonChantedEvening]

298. The truth has lost to the bottom line again.

Safe radio, cuddly radio, that's what we'll be left with. Radio that dares to ruffle the feathers of the powerful and mock this pathetic simian fratboy will not be tolerated.

The money changers have spoken yet again.

And what they have spoken is bile.

[Imalittleteapot]

300. I don't believe that it was a financial decision!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike delivers my style of political talk and has probably collected a large group of haters of the truth, as I have. I suspect sponsor dissatisfaction in bush's America.

I am angry --- have emailed AAR, but will keep calling 'till I get through.

[sasha031]

301. I am a paid subscriber and have contributed to AAR

I wrote them and told them how disgusted I am. Never again will I give them a penny!

I loved Mike

Yet they keep that Springer asshole on! AAR Sucks

[MaryRN]

302. Thank you, Kathy...we're all here right behind you.

Enraged, shocked and numb all at the same time.

[katinmn]

304. Bad decision. I hope they reconsider!

[reprobate]

307. My $0.02 just emailed to airamericaradio.

Air America Radio HAD two shows I listened to regularly. Mike and Randi. Both speak the truth, but Randi gets annoying by talking over the callers. Now with Malloy no longer on your lineup I see little reason to continue listening.

I also intend to email your advertizers that I will not use their products until Malloy is back on the air.

Apparently the Democratic Leadership Council had a hand in this decision. It's just the sort of thing they like to do. And please don't claim it was a strictly financial decision. His popularity would argue against that. If you want to save money, get rid of Franken. His ummmmms and ahhhhhhs are just too painfull to listen to. I really have to wunder just which dumb suit made this decision.

AirAmericaRadio. A terrific idea that's gone terribly wrong.

[MaryRN]

340. excellent letter...n/t

[reprobate]

513. Thank you, Nurse Mary. Appreciation is always appreciated.

[MaryRN]

563. I always like to recognize quality when I see it...I should be thanking

YOU!

[Arugula Latte]

311. Goddamnit.

Goddamnit.

[liberalnurse]

314. What can I do to help?

I understand this is premature at the moment but I believe we here at DU will give you the audience voice,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Just remember, you are not alone Kathy/Mike

We are here....think of us as your sleeping GIANT if needed.

[esopxe]

318. Go here to sign a petition for Mike Malloy

I have started a petition that I am going to send to AAR. Please go to my site and sign it. Thanks!

-Rob
Expose Truth

[Chimichurri]

320. cool.

[0007]

321. We're so screwed! Shit will hit the fan if this is true

Will they try to muzzle Randi and the rest?

[Lena inRI]

322. "Financial decision" my ass. . .

since Mike draws big loyal audiences in spite of the networks trimming his sails in NYC.

The only "financial aspect" of this decision is that Billary money backs this station so AAR is unwilling to be a free-speaking forum because whatever the Billary say, goes. . .this is preparation for 2008 Hillary nomination because Mike frankly addresses the phony Hillary candidacy. . .so does Sam Seder and he's being dangled, too.

And then there's the likelihood that Mike's discussions of Israeli aggression and 9-11 cover-up has put him in the doghouse. Pro-Israeli-conservative DNC/DLC money outweighs Mike's open airing of viewpoints.

Yeah. . . the fix is in. . .but the consequences aren't. . .

hang on Mike and Kathy. . .you will be vindicated.

[truedelphi]

481. Vindictin Yes!

mike was right on target about the elections being stolen. Something
Schultz would choke on.

[Truthiness Inspector]

324. This is just terrible news. n/t

[feminazi]

326. this soooo pisses me off.

i was wondering why thom was on today instead. i thought mike was supposed to fill in for randi all week.

dumbshits!

[BuyingThyme]

327. Run by morons.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

329. WTF?!!!

THAT TOTALLY SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mr Belmontvedere]

333. NO WAY! Malloy is (was) awesome -nt

.

[OwnedByFerrets]

334. I made my calls

and let them know how I felt about this fiasco.

[bbgrunt]

335. Mike and Kathy: You have kept the light burning for

so many of us and we are eternally grateful. I am so heartsick about this, but now we know that the PTB will stop at nothing in forcing this fascism down our throats. Please let us know how we can help and what your plans are.

[jarnocan]

336. WTF???? they wanna go lib/lite? and Sam Sedar? nt

[mwooldri]

341. Oh boy. I hope Mike and yourself end up elsewhere soon.

If it's the financials then why couldn't a lower money contract be given and to maybe move you to graveyard shift (2am to 5am - better than nothing eh?)

However IIRC there's been some senior management changes at AAR so therefore my guess is that someone new is in there ruffling up all the feathers. Sorry it was Mike that was a casualty of this.

Talent this good doesn't stay hidden for too long. Especially if the talent wants to perform. They don't end up doing late nights on a BBC Radio station listening to senior citizens chat on for hours about nothing (and not political either).

I don't want Mike to go the way of Talk Radio UK's Wild Al Kelly - a flash of brilliance never to be heard from again. Mike's light must shine!

Mark.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

344. Doubleplusbad!

Fuck 'em.

If Mike has to broadcast with tin cans and string, he'll do it. He's done it before.

He'll be back...and I'll find him.

[Klaxon]

349. I hope they take you guys back...

...Or I take my trendsetting ways away from those pink tutu bastards!

[Nikki Stone 1]

350. This is absolutely insane!

Please tell Mike that his show yesterday on Katrina was the most powerful thing I have ever heard on talk radio. It was heartbreaking, enraging and compelling.

Please let us know where you all end up.

[HooptieWagon]

351. Damn!!!!

Malloy was one of their best hosts...WTF are the dumbasses thinking? Guess I won't be listening to AAR near as much....

[Leopolds Ghost]

352. How come no one ever talks about or supports PACIFICA?

Which recently suffered an overt, right-wing hostile takeover attempt that puts AAR's pathetic commercial attempts and bickering between milquetoast show-hosts to shame??

They wanted to buy Pacifica up and sell off their stations... But all I ever hear folks on DU say is how they'll go to satellite, or (god forbid) NPR, or how they wanted to support AAR more than Pacifica to "prove" that left-wing commercial "talkatainment" can out-compete right-wing commercial "talkatainment" on the air-waves. Whatever.

By The Way, considering how I can't STAND NPR and feel they've been in the business of castrating their upper-middle class "liberal" audience for the past 25 years, I don't have much problem with Ed Shultz.

I don't like his bizarre Clinton fetish though. And he ignores non-commerical talk radio just about as often as folks on the blogs ignore Pacifica... Maybe it's just not upscale enough for the netroots.

Maybe Malloy will move to Schultz's network!

[harrybridges]

353. Air America executives are corrupted

[Jawja]

474. Welcome to DU,

harrybridges, and I wholeheartedly agree that Mike's stance the Israel-Palestinian issue is what may have played a big role in Mike's disappearance. The Israeli Lobby is very powerful in this country and they just do not tolerate opposing viewpoints regarding Israel's moral righteousness in their policies toward the Palestinians (see "The Israel Lobby by John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt at http://www.lrb.co.uk/v28/n06/mear01_.html ). Mike was very explicit in his coverage of the issue.

This was my first thought when I heard about Mike losing his spot on AAR. Something to consider, at least.

[BrklynLiberal]

355. This is terrible news. I feel sick to my stomach. Bad sign for AAR.

I wonder if Randi and the rest of the regulars will protest? I know Randi is huge fan of Mike's

[billie_]

356. I cannot believe it...Mike is the ONLY show I NEVER MISS!!!!!!!!

Listened to Mike since the ieamerica days, wrote aar to PLEASE, put him in the line up...never miss his show....i love randi & sam. but Mike is the only show I HAVE to get a daily fix of ...

@#$# i feel as empty as I did in the interim period between ieamerica & aar

what can we do Kathy? we need you & Mike!!!!

have I mentioned tonight how much i hate these people?!

Billie

[RagingInMiami]

371. You know this is huge

If it brings you out of the woodworks. Good to see you post again, Billie.

[Andrushka]

357. AAR have

really screwed the pooch with this one. They have fucked Mike and Kathy about for a while now - I am not surprised.

Love you, Mike and Kathy!

[Systematic Chaos]

358. Can anyone here even recall the last time...

...a thread on DU got this much activity and so many recommendations, as quickly as this one has?

Are you reading this, you AAR patsies?

[Koyaanisqatsi]

359. BEST OF MIKE MALLOY SHOW ON HORN TONIGHT

Link:

http://www.headonradionetwork.com/

[maddiejoan]

362. Stupid Tricksy False AAR!

Smeagol hates them ::Gollum::: We hates them forever!

[shireen]

424. i'm so glad to see you again, Smeagol/Gollum!!!

Do you know any sorcerers with too much time on their hands who could take care of this AAR problem?

when Mike gets back on the air, one of his first guests must be Smeagol-Gollum! Can you arrange that?

[maddiejoan]

432. I'm pretty much sure I can :)

[coffeenap]

364. Seder now! :56 nt

[onehandle]

365. Crud. Mike and Kathy broadcasted around the corner from our house.

I enjoyed having a part of AAR in my neighborhood.

Atlanta loses our AAR station.

Now this.

Total crud.

[ekwhite]

366. Are they insane?

Mike Malloy is one of the few bright spots on Air America Radio - I may well cancel my XM Radio subscription, with the explanation that I got XM specifically to listen to Mike Malloy and Randi Rhodes.

[Qanisqineq]

367. WTF kind of stupid decision is that?

[bdamomma]

368. Sam just mentioned he was pissed about Mike before he

signed off, and to go to Mike's site for any more information, but he sounded pissed.

[coffeenap]

369. Mike's music--Peter's voice--no mention. nt

[IndianaGreen]

370. I am really sorry this happened. I liked his show.

Hopefully Mike will be able to find a new gig somewhere soon.

[SHRED]

372. DAMN IT

Damn it all to hell.
What the fuck are those idiots over at AAR thinking?

[WestHoustonDem]

373. What crap! I just cancelled my AAR Premium subscription

If I feel like paying for podcasts, I'll get Stephanie Miller instead.

Please let us know where Mike lands. I will follow his show anywhere!

[bschubert]

374. Someone needs to fix this

Where is the outlet for the anger we feel? As I said over at Majority Report blog:

Send Air America Pictures of Baby Molly, and tell them not to take the food from her mouth!

and

You know, yesterday I went to the Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young concert here in Columbus. It was a full house and it was great. People were singing along with "Let's impeach the president, and I was singing the loudest!" People would boo when they saw bush on the screen. It was great. It seemed like the world was finally coming together for us, like there was hope in the people power.

Then some dumbheads fire Malloy, and ruin my joy.

[bschubert]

376. And don't forget the callers

Without Mike, we won't know how Marge is doing, or Cassie, or Sarge, or Loki, or the other regular folks that call in. These people are like part of our lives now! How can they do this to us?

[shireen]

425. i wish Marge had internet access and could talk to us .... nt

[Andrushka]

436. Ditto that

You think she knows yet?