Air America Radio Files Chapter 11

**FORD** · 10-13-2006, 01:11 PM

AP: Air America Radio Files Chapter 11
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Friday, October 13, 2006

(10-13) 07:51 PDT NEW YORK, (AP) --

Air America Radio, a liberal talk and news radio network, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a network official told the AP.

The network had denied rumors just a month ago that it would file for bankruptcy, but on Friday Air America said negotiations with a creditor from the company's early days had broken down.

The network will stay on the air while it resolves issues with its creditors, spokeswoman Jaime Horn told the Associated Press. A formal announcement was expected to be made later Friday.

URL: http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg...f073745D72.DTL

**FORD** · 10-13-2006, 01:14 PM

And this comment, from the man who knows better than anyone from his own recent experience....

Air America files for bankruptcy

Not because there's no audience; not because the on-air people are not dedicated; not because there are no advertisers; but, because AAR management - especially this new crop of right-wingers - was so incompetent, so ignorant, so unable to manange, there was no alternative but bankruptcy. How fucking sad . . .

Okay, right-wing pundits and media assholes: START YOUR LIES!

- Mike Malloy

**ULTRAMAN VH** · 10-13-2006, 02:02 PM

Funeral services will be held in Barbara Streisands backyard with a special rendition of TAPS performed by renowned saxophonist Bill Clinton.

**Nickdfresh** · 10-13-2006, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by ULTRAMAN VH
Funeral services will be held in Barbara Streisands backyard with a special rendition of TAPS performed by renowned saxophonist Bill Clinton.

Wow, POWERRANGERBOY VH, that's really clever and creative. Have you ever really listened? If you did, you'd realize that Clinton hasn't been President for over six years, and that people like Streisand are never on, at least on Al Franken's show, as he refuses any Hollywood celebrities such as Tim Robbins and Sean Penn who have asked...

**ELVIS** · 10-13-2006, 02:22 PM

I suppose those were good moves ??

**ELVIS** · 10-13-2006, 02:26 PM

Maybe some of their professional marketing wasn't such a good idea...

LMAO!

**FORD** · 10-13-2006, 02:43 PM

That picture is an insult to Satan.

**ELVIS** · 10-13-2006, 03:31 PM

Maybe you would know...

**EAT MY ASSHOLE** · 10-13-2006, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by ULTRAMAN VH
Funeral services will be held in Barbara Streisands backyard with a special rendition of TAPS performed by renowned saxophonist Bill Clinton.

Oh, come on, libs. This IS pretty funny!

If Al Franken was half this humorous, maybe AIR AMERICA wouldn't be filing Chapter 11, HMMMMM?

**Warham** · 10-13-2006, 04:54 PM

This isn't a big surprise.

Who actually listens to that network, besides a few of the liberal flamers in here?

Nobody wants to hear endless assaults on George W. Bush 24/7. You'd think they would have figured it out by now.

**FORD** · 10-13-2006, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by Warham
This isn't a big surprise.

Who actually listens to that network, besides a few of the liberal flamers in here?

Nobody wants to hear endless assaults on George W. Bush 24/7. You'd think they would have figured it out by now.

Nobody wanted to hear endless assaults on Bill Clinton either, but Limpdick and Hannazi are still on the air.

Mostly because the massive right wing corporate machine funded them.

**Warham** · 10-13-2006, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by FORD
Nobody wanted to hear endless assaults on Bill Clinton either, but Limpdick and Hannazi are still on the air.

Mostly because the massive right wing corporate machine funded them.

George Soros apparently doesn't want to put his money where his mouth is.

AA is too big a failure for even his money to prop up.

**FORD** · 10-13-2006, 05:20 PM

George Soros has nothing to do with Air America. How the Hell did that rumor get started anyway?

I'd rather see Ted Turner step in, actually.

**EAT MY ASSHOLE** · 10-13-2006, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by Warham
a few of the liberal flamers in here?

...and you wonder why some of your fellow mods talk shit about you??

**Warham** · 10-13-2006, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by EAT MY ASSHOLE
...and you wonder why some of your fellow mods talk shit about you??

I don't wonder about it at all. I KNOW why they throw shit in my direction.

I've actually had decent conversations with all of them off this forum. When they get in here, all gloves are off.

**EAT MY ASSHOLE** · 10-13-2006, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by Warham
When they get in here, all gloves are off.

So THAT'S how you got the AIDS!!! We BEGGED you not to accept Savicki's offer to give you a "ride home" that night you get drunk!!!

**FORD** · 10-13-2006, 05:45 PM

So WarHomo's been ridin' Bareback over Brokeback Mountain?

**Warham** · 10-13-2006, 05:57 PM

I'm not into picking on Savicki. You guys can have at it, though.

**Nickdfresh** · 10-13-2006, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by Warham
This isn't a big surprise.

Who actually listens to that network, besides a few of the liberal flamers in here?

Nobody wants to hear endless assaults on George W. Bush 24/7. You'd think they would have figured it out by now.

Actually, individuals like Franken get very good ratings. It's that they're a "network" that is the failure. That's not how radio works, you can't just create a huge 24-hour network from scratch.

**Warham** · 10-13-2006, 07:23 PM

So it was a bad idea to believe that a 24 hour liberal network would succeed, eh? It's not exactly rocket science to figure that out.

**Nickdfresh** · 10-13-2006, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by Warham
So it was a bad idea to believe that a 24 hour liberal network would succeed, eh? It's not exactly rocket science to figure that out.

What 24-hour "conservative" radio network is Rush Limbaugh on genius?

A 24-hour network of any kind of singular format will not work.

**FORD** · 10-13-2006, 07:35 PM

Once again, it's not the format. It's not the on air talent. It's not the advertisers. It's the piss poor management.

AIR AMERICA FILES FOR CHAPTER 11

-by Sam Seder

This is not AAR's official statement, just my thoughts, an official statement will be forthcoming...

Air America's parent company will enter into a Chapter 11 reorganization today. Frankly, this is good news. Because of a lack of capitalization and a clear business plan Air America has been behind the 8 ball since its launch. Despite these missteps AAR has, as a product, been wildly successful.

After only two and a half years, AAR continues to grow listenership, add affiliates and enhance our brand. With little fanfare, the Air America "Playbook", which was released Sept.18, hit number 14 on the times best seller list this past weekend. As of today, AAR currently produces 19 hours of original programming a day and is heard on 92 affiliates reaching 58 percent of the country. Air America affiliates reach 2.4 million listeners per week.

This reorganization will allow Air America to restructure itself and relationships it has had since its inception. It will also allow Air America to restructure these relationships to reflect its change in business model which took place September first of this year. At that time AAR essentially became a syndicator of progressive programming.

I have some general knowledge of Ch. 11 reorganization (my dad an attorney who specializes in this field). I know that to enter Ch.11 AAR will have to show a judge a reorganization plan and that there is operating funds to implement these plans.

I have spoken to our new CEO and am convinced there is at least a sensible and defined business plan to move forward. Sadly, it's the first time anyone here has articulated such a plan. It remains to be seen whether it will be properly executed but I am as encouraged about AAR's prospects as I have been in months.

People should keep in mind that while there is other liberal/progressive talkers distributed by other syndicators, AAR, by providing a turnkey format, has greatly contributed to their success. Ed Schultz, Stephanie Miller, Bill Press and others would never have enjoyed the success they have had over the past two and a half years were it not for AAR turning nearly 100 stations around the country into Progressive outlets.

**ELVIS** · 10-13-2006, 08:06 PM

Originally posted by Nickdfresh
What 24-hour "conservative" radio network is Rush Limbaugh on genius?

A 24-hour network of any kind of singular format will not work.

You really are an idiot...

LMAO!

**ELVIS** · 10-13-2006, 08:09 PM

Originally posted by FORD
Once again, it's not the format. It's not the on air talent. It's not the advertisers. It's the piss poor management.

You're implying with this article that 58% of America is listening to Air-Anon ??

**FORD** · 10-13-2006, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by ELVIS
You're implying with this article that 58% of America is listening to Air-Anon ??

No, the implication is that there is an AAR affiliate in 58% of the radio markets nationwide. And that's not counting XM, which is a nationwide market itself.

I doubt that Mush Limpdick or Howard Stern or any other nationally syndicated broadcaster had that kind of coverage in their first two years.

**sadaist** · 10-13-2006, 08:23 PM

How does a political organization file for bankruptcy? Weren't they run with donor money?

On-air talent? Everyone mentions that journalism legend in the making Al Franken, but you always fail to mention Jerry Springer. Nothing says serious political discussions and debate like Jerry Springer. I guess I may have donated to Air America unknowingly when I purchased "Springer gone wild - uncensored".

**Nickdfresh** · 10-13-2006, 08:26 PM

Originally posted by ELVIS
You really are an idiot...

LMAO!

Elvira likes both his guitarists and radio personalities fat.

And of course makes another douchebag comment because what I have said goes over his mullet covered head.

**FORD** · 10-13-2006, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by sadaist
How does a political organization file for bankruptcy? Weren't they run with donor money?

On-air talent? Everyone mentions that journalism legend in the making Al Franken, but you always fail to mention Jerry Springer. Nothing says serious political discussions and debate like Jerry Springer. I guess I may have donated to Air America unknowingly when I purchased "Springer gone wild - uncensored".

Air America is a business with no affiliation to a political party or any non-profit organization.

And Jerry Springer's TV show is owned by NBC/Universal and has nothing to do with his radio show.

**ELVIS** · 10-13-2006, 08:30 PM

Man, shut the fuck up already...

What you said is idiotic, go back and read it and think for a change...

Jeezus...

**ELVIS** · 10-13-2006, 08:32 PM

Not you FORD, of course...

But what did you just say about Springer ??

It's the same guy, what are you implying here ??

**Nickdfresh** · 10-13-2006, 08:36 PM

Originally posted by ELVIS
Man, shut the fuck up already...

What you said is idiotic, go back and read it and think for a change...

Jeezus...

Why don't suck my dick druggie asshole.

**ELVIS** · 10-13-2006, 08:37 PM

Oh, that was nice...

**ELVIS** · 10-13-2006, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by Nickdfresh
Why don't suck my dick druggie asshole.

BTW, I'd put that idiotic statement in my sig if I weren't a Christian...

**Nickdfresh** · 10-13-2006, 08:40 PM

Originally posted by ELVIS
Oh, that was nice...

Yeah, it was wasn't it. Little tough guy nurse posing as Elvira starting shit in the Frontline.

Me "shut the fuck up," no why don't you shut your pie hole alchy jack off? Oh sorry, you've found Jesus, so you're saved right?

**ELVIS** · 10-13-2006, 08:40 PM

And what exactly is a "dick druggie asshole" ??

**Nickdfresh** · 10-13-2006, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by ELVIS
BTW, I'd put that idiotic statement in my sig if I weren't a Christian...

You're not a christian, you're drug addicted fraud, much like the radio assholes you so worship.

**sadaist** · 10-13-2006, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by FORD
Air America is a business with no affiliation to a political party or any non-profit organization.

And Jerry Springer's TV show is owned by NBC/Universal and has nothing to do with his radio show.

Really? Hmmm. WLIB. Maybe I'm reading too much into that.

And Jerry Springer is Jerry Springer, regardless of format.

**Nickdfresh** · 10-13-2006, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by ELVIS
And what exactly is a "dick druggie asshole" ??

Look in the mirror.

**Nickdfresh** · 10-13-2006, 08:43 PM

Originally posted by Nickdfresh
Look in the mirror.

Oh sorry, I left a word out. Should I troll through your recent shit posts to find your grammatical and spelling mistakes fackbag?

**FORD** · 10-13-2006, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by sadaist
Really? Hmmm. WLIB. Maybe I'm reading too much into that.

You are. Radio station call letters are assigned by the FCC, and WLIB existed long before it became an affiliate of Air America. And now that AAR has moved their New York operations to WRRL, WLIB still exists.

Originally posted by sadaist
And Jerry Springer is Jerry Springer, regardless of format.

Not so. Actually, if he were, his radio show might have been more entertaining. I think Jerry tried to be as non-controversial as possible on purpose for that very reason. His TV show is more the work of the producers than Jerry himself. Not that he minds cashing the syndication checks, of course.

If you still have a Springer affiliate in your radio market, be sure to tune in next Thursday and Friday (Oct. 19 & 20). Mike Malloy will be filling in, and after a month on the sidelines, I guarantee this will be the best radio show of the year.

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