AIR AMERICA 'BOUNCES CHECK'; LIBERAL RADIO NET TAKEN OFF AIR IN

[ZR2]

I know, I know, consider the source. However, can anyone in these markets confirm this happened ?

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After just two weeks on the air, Air America Radio, the fledgling liberal talk-radio network featuring Al Franken and Janeane Garofalo, appears to have encountered serious cash-flow problems.

The CHICAGO TRIBUNE is developing a story, insiders tell DRUDGE, on how the network was pulled off the air this morning in Chicago and Los Angeles, the network's second- and third-largest markets, because, the owner of both stations said, the network bounced a check and owes him more than $1 million! A charge the network strongly denies...

A Chicago source familiar with the situation said a Multicultural representative showed up at WNTD's offices Wednesday morning, kicked out Air America's lone staffer overseeing the network's feed to the station from New York, switched over to a Spanish-language feed, and changed the locks on the doors...

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http://www.drudgereport.com/

[Malikshah]

1. Source and all caps...

C'mon folks.

[BadGimp]

2. they are definitely off the air in LA

I just verified.

[Dookus]

3. It didn't happen

AAR's lawyer is on the air right now, dismissing the charge.

[rooboy]

4. NOT True, being refuted on AA right now...

tune in.

[SaveElmer]

5. You are runin behind my friend

This is being discussed here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x1409255

and here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=1408062&mesg_id=1408062

[mhr]

6. Air America Radio Attorney Is On With Randi Setting Record Straight

Apparently Multicultural Radio stole money from AA and that has caused the problem.

[Bertha Venation]

7. question about Drudge

with reporting that states "insiders tell Drudge" and "a source familiar with the situation" -- who the hell believes their crap? Can you imagine if the Washington Post reported their stories like this?

Whoever writes Drudge should go to J school. Or at least watch (I doubt they can read an entire book) "All The President's Men" to see how it's done.

[Supply Side Jesus]

8. shouldn't this be in...

Late Breaking Right-Wing Lies.
We should have a forum for that.

[revcarol]

9. Being addressed right now on Randi.

Arthur Lou(sp) had stolen some money from Air America.LA charging AA for air time at the same time he was charging someone else. Chicago completely paid up and the money in the bank. So instead of negotiations, he shuts down LA and Chicago broadcasts.

Says they won't be shaken down.

Lawyer asking for temporary restraining order.NO CHECKS BOUNCED. DRUDGE IS BLOWING SMOKE.

[bluestateguy]

10. These people are cheerleading for Air America to fail

They are looking for even the slightest sign of trouble to start the grave-dancing. They soooooo want to be able to say "na,na,na,na,na! Liberal radio failed again!", just as it did with Cuomo, Hightower, etc.

[ZR2]

11. Okay, I did find this followup on Air America's website.

Statement Regarding WNTD in Chicago and KBLA in Los Angeles




Statement of Evan Cohen, Chairman of Air America Radio:

"Air America Radio is temporarily unable to be heard on WNTD in Chicago and KBLA in Los Angeles, but Chicago and Los Angeles listeners can still hear our broadcast on the web at airamericaradio.com and on XM Satellite Radio (channel 167).

"MultiCultural Radio Broadcasting's conduct in this matter has been disgraceful. To shut off a broadcast that listeners rely on without warning and in the middle of discussions is the height of irresponsibility and a slap in the face of the media industry. In addition, it is a clear violation of their contractual obligations, and we are seeking legal remedies against them in court."

[Moderator]

12. Dupe

...and not really LBN. Please continue the discussion here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=1408062&mesg_id=1408062