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Air America Can't Sell Advertising Time
A California radio station is pleading for advertisers to sponsor the liberal programming of the Air America shows it broadcasts, while noting the conservative Rush Limbaugh show is virtually sold out on its sister station.Feel free to substitute "virtually" for "completely" in the above sentence. "For liberal programming to continue ... you need to support it," said an ad by KOMY station owner Michael Zwerling, according to the Santa Cruz Sentinel. "You can't be coy in this business," said Zwerling. "You have to spell it out, especially in Santa Cruz where everybody thinks they deserve everything." Zwerling brought Air America to the Central Coast region of California in July, and during initial negotiations, he says network executives refused to allow Al Franken to share a dial with syndicated radio host Michael Savage, known for statements such as "liberalism is a mental disorder." "As soon as I said Michael Savage, the door slammed shut," Zwerling said. As soon as you said "Al Franken", you mean. And even though there's been some letters and calls of appreciation, not a single business has purchased air time specifically during Air America's slot since its debut. I had no idea Karl Rove was this good. Meanwhile, Rush Limbaugh, who is broadcast on sister station KSCO, gave some advice to Zwerling today on his nationally broadcast show. Limbaugh suggested perhaps the best way to support the liberal broadcast was to find a local Boys & Girls' club, and "tell them you need an operating loan" for some unspecified purpose, referring to the recent scandal involving Air America allegedly siphoning money from such a club in New York City. "I want to help this man because he took a great risk," Limbaugh said. "I don't want this guy to suffer out there." Posted by: Chris W. 2005-09-13 |
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