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In reply to the discussion: Why don't we have a leftist talk radio network? [View all]DeminPennswoods
(15,286 posts)30. Most of the big boomer clear channel stations
are news 24/7 ala KYW in Philadelphia or moving to all sports talk. Where you get the rw radio is on the small, local stations that don't have enough money for independent programming and turn to syndicated talk like Gorka, Larry Elder, Limbaugh, etc, to fill the balance of day or weekend programming needs. People tune into these for hyper-local news, broadcasts of local prep sports and so on.
Liberals certainly could buy a company like Clear Channel, now I (heart) radio, add liberal talk shows to it and syndicate them to sell to these small radio stations.
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We tried that with air America - just never had the same reception with liberals
MaryMagdaline
Nov 2020
#1
Exactly. Some billionaire needs to put his money where his mouth is and start
Liberal In Texas
Nov 2020
#31
Speaking of which...last week Malcolm Nance hinted that he might be live on the show today. Then he
dameatball
Nov 2020
#20
Correct. What I thought he was hinting at was being in the studio this week instead of remote.
dameatball
Nov 2020
#28