The radio execs who made Limbaugh famous.. buy Ed Schultz show !!

[snowbear]

No wait!.. This is actually good news for progessive radio!!

.."Michaels, formerly CEO of Clear Channel Radio, has been credited with the firm’s awesome radio growth; his critics say he has homogenized the medium on a national scale. Krane was a partner in the firm that developed Rush Limbaugh, and previously worked as Vice President for ABC and Premiere Radio."

Eddie Sez: ..."Schultz acknowledges some of his listeners will cry havoc when they hear the man who made Limbaugh a star has bought his show, but says it should be understood as a sign that progressive radio is here to stay."

Ah... but is it the righties who will be more pissed off in the end? You bet! ;)

...."This is going to be a hard pill for established right-wing media to swallow,” Holm told RAW STORY. “They’ve championed the talk-down culture and I guarantee you that Drudge is not going to touch this, because there is no way for the right to spin this story to make progressive radio or Ed Schultz look bad. This is a clear victory, and it’s gotta have them shaking in their boots.” :rofl:

Upcoming plans... :thumbsup: "Schultz, too, believes the deal demonstrates progressive talk radio’s profitability and permanence. He says he’s looking forward to being part of the conversation in the midterm 2006 elections and the 2008 presidential race."

And listen to this :toast: ~~~~

"A recent Newsweek article stated Schultz has the fastest-growing radio show since Limbaugh’s—currently in 95 markets, he’s shooting for 200 by year’s end."

"The show will continue to be syndicated by Jones Radio Networks, a Denver-based distributor."

Congratulations Big Eddie!! :bounce:

~~~ Fastest Growing Progressive Radio Program in the Nation!! ~~~~

http://rawstory.com/news/2005/Radio_vets_purchase_Ed_Schultz_Liberal_talk_gains_business_0613.html

[Radio_Lady]

1. Good news! Ed Schultz frequently has my attention in the PM --

although I must admit that I mostly listen to non-threatening and relaxing classical music and jazz on the two non-commercial stations that provide it here in Portland, Oregon.

Better reception is one reason -- no commercials is the other. I get very anxious in traffic when the radio is spouting difficult subjects.

Great going, Eddie. I wish you the best in your burgeoning career. The mix with sports is kind of interesting, and should attract a younger audience than the talk format usually does. It doesn't hurt that he's from North Dakota. It's a formidable mix!

This is from a former radio talk show host -- one of the first women to do this format in the 1970s and 1980s in Miami and Boston.

[imax2268]

2. that should

put the repukes panties in a bunch...!