Dr.Phool
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Thu Aug-31-06 10:59 AM
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Why I won't be listening to Air America Radio! |
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Because, in the Tampa Bay area, we've never had that option.
No stations. Only good ole WMNF, and Amy Goodman.
That is all.
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Caoimhe
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Thu Aug-31-06 11:00 AM
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1. Well it may not be perfect but it sure beats Limpballs! |
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I don't get it where I live either, but happily stream it from the 'internets'!
I'm sorry people are upset with their management decisions, but I still applaud the fact that they offer an alternative to HATRIOT radio.
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Thu Aug-31-06 11:05 AM
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2. if you can stream, check out headon radio |
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Thu Aug-31-06 11:09 AM
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But that would require me to spend too mush time at the computer.
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Thu Aug-31-06 11:19 AM
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6. You can also get archives of Head On at |
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www.whiterosesociety.org - I personally find Bob Kincaid to be their best....
He had a guy on about thses Christian reconstructionist and it scared the crap out of me - I think it was Thursday 8/24 - also he also had a minister on that same show who was very interesting...
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Thu Aug-31-06 11:09 AM
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4. So why not get a group together and work to get a station |
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in Tampa? We did it in Iowa. I am sure there is a huge contingent in Tampa that would LOVE to help. Here is a recipe I stole from Kos over a year ago: ============================================================================================ * Don't worry, if no one else does YOU can bring AAR (none / 1)
back to Phoenix.
In fact, any can bring Air America Radio broadcasts to their local community, no matter how conservative: the recipe is below:
For instance, six concerned citizens of Baton Rouge, deep in rethug territory, were able to get a local station to convert to Air America -- by gathering only 1,000 signatures on a petition.
For the recipe on how it was done -- and how you can easily convince one of your local stations to convert to the fresh air of entertaining truth, go to the link, or the recipe, below:
judybrowni's diary :: :: http://www.dailykos.com/... RECIPE FOR BRINGING AIR AMERICA RADIO TO YOUR COMMUNITY: Step one: Check to see if AAR is already broadcasting in your area by visiting their web page at http://www.airamericaradio.com/... . (Even if there is an affiliate station near you, it may not broadcast to all of your area.)
Step two: Determine the lowest-rated radio stations in your area by going to http://www.radioandrecords.com/... which lists all the radio markets in the country. (The lower the number, the lower the rating--the ratings are actually percentages of the total market in that area.) When you click on a market such as "Cleveland," you can see the ratings for all the stations in that market. (Note: To identify the geographical area for each "radio market," visit this web page http://www.arbitron.com/...).
Step three: Find the mailing address and other contact information for the lowest rated stations in your area. This could be a handful of stations or a few dozen--its up to you.
Step four: Call up the station managers and express your interest having an AAR affiliate station in your community, and find out who has the authority to change the station's formats. This may be the station manager or some one higher up on the corporate ladder. Be polite. Do not make it into a protest.
Step five: Once the decision makers are identified, ask the decision makers if they are receptive to the idea of switching to AAR and what factors would influence their decision. Try to be helpful to them.
Step six: Based on your conversations with station's corporate decision makers, identify a few stations that seem to have the best chance of becoming an AAR affiliate station. If decision makers do not convey any real interest in switching, you will probably have a very hard time convincing them to switch regardless of what you do.
Step seven: Let the stations know that other people may be writing to them to demonstrate support in your community for progressive radio. (Again, don't turn this into a protest of the existing format. Keep your relationship with the station friendly and helpful.)
Step eight: Determine the number of Kerry voters in your area by checking with your county auditor, secretary of state, etc. This can help you make the case that there are listeners in your area for AAR. Regardless of where you live, there will almost certainly be thousands or even hundreds of thousands of Kerry voters in your local radio market.
Step nine: Organize an effort for people to write letters to the decision-makers of these low-rated stations. An example is below.
Step ten: Print a copy of this article about a Portland station that successfully transitioned to Air America Radio and include it with the letter to each station manager. http://www.portlandtribune.com/...
Step eleven: Ask other local democratic and progressive groups to help write letters.
Step twelve: Keep in contact with the decision maker for the station. After the letters start coming into his/her office, call her/him and ask what she/he thinks of the support for AAR in the listening area.
Sincerely,
Bryan E. Burke, and Tobe from Spokane Eastern Washington Voters
P.S. Here is a sample letter.
Dear Station manager,
I am interested in listening to Air America Radio in Spokane, and so are others. Over 143,000 people in Spokane and the surrounding counties voted for John Kerry in 2004. These voters could become KAQQ listeners.
October ratings have positioned KAQQ at number 21. Certainly you have a much better understanding of ratings than myself, but from what I gather I think KAQQ can follow the success of KPOJ in Portland Oregon. KPOJ is a Clear Channel owned station that has recently become an Air America Affiliate. http://www.portlandtribune.com/...
According to Pete Sculberg, "Since KPOJ switched from oldies music to the new Air America network last March, the progressive format has made the station one of the most listened-to in Portland, and advertisers are following." Mike Dirkx is the operations manager at KPOJ. He is available to discuss the transition his station has made. ============================================================================================= Start networking through DU and your county Dem central committee. You will probably find lots of help!
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Dr.Phool
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Thu Aug-31-06 11:18 AM
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Maybe I'll work on it after the election. I know quite a few like minded people, and have the voter files for most of the surrounding counties on my computer.
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Thu Aug-31-06 11:51 AM
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9. Remember this is long term |
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There will be more elections and a liberal voice on the air is vital. Remember that back in 1970 when Lewis Powell charted the Republicant ascendency, one of the first tasks was to get control of the media. Rushie was only the mouthpiece.
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Thu Aug-31-06 11:44 AM
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8. Best post in the whole discussion... |
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about AAR. Most of 'em are just whining and threatening boycott, which solves nothing and add to the problem. This helps sove the problem.
Even if they won't switch to an "all AAR" format, some stations could be interested in carrying some of the better shows.
Of course, AAR itself should be doing this, and and is because does pick up stations, but it's tough for whoever they have working on expansion to cover the whole country.
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Thu Aug-31-06 11:28 AM
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Edited on Thu Aug-31-06 11:31 AM by El Fuego
Air America, plus lots of music stations too. It's about $13.00 a month, and well worth it. http://www.xmradio.com/programming/full_channel_listing.jsp?sort=number
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