Al Franken, the biggest name on the now-bankrupt Air America Radio, will soon be leaving the network. Radio Equalizer has the details:
We're hearing tonight that Al Franken is leaving Air America and giving up on talk radio for good.
His last day on the air will be December 8. A few libtalk stations have already begun to leak word of Franken's impending exit.
This confirms rumors we'd been hearing for several weeks that are now confirmed by these on- air announcements.
We'll have much more on this breaking story as details emerge.
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If this is true, will he be t
November 16, 2006 - 21:47 ET by FastEdIf this is true, will he be taking a loss? Will he actually NOT talk? Will he get funny? Have the kids gotten their money back? Is he getting out before the Fairness Doctrine get instituted? WIll this be spun as a redeploment?
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad
thtewart thmiley
November 16, 2006 - 22:08 ET by justicewinsthe best gig he ever had was stewart smiley,
cuz ...doggone it people liked him....
but that was then, and he has ruined all that........... forever
he was a fake all along and even that smirk, I used to think was funny, now just looks like hate
what a dufus
franquin
November 17, 2006 - 13:05 ET by James Anthonyair America's IQ just went up and the people of Minnesota's just went down.
"...and giving up on tal
November 16, 2006 - 22:01 ET by saw the light"...and giving up on talk radio for good."
Didn't he do that when he joined Air America, given their abysmal ratings?
"People everywhere confuse what they read in newspapers with news." - A.J. Liebling
ahhh...another Airhead Amerki
November 16, 2006 - 22:10 ET by bigtimerahhh...another Airhead Amerikan out of work...
Must be getting prepared for his run in Minnesota in '08...the msm will do the rest for him for free...gladly.
He was on Matthews tonight making a fool of himself as usual...
Blather on Franken...Minnesota will most likely vote you in...Unfortunately.
By the way, if he does run for Senate (which is what I have heard in the past), I think it would be against Coleman.
Yes, it would be against Nor
November 17, 2006 - 08:57 ET by AlgerHissYes, it would be against Norm Coleman.
It was Coleman that won that senate seat in 2002 after the Wellstone plane-and-memorial crash.
I can also hear Smauley trying to sell this load: I just wanted to stay long enough to bring about a meaningful leftist victory.
Sure, Stewart. Like Hank Snow, you're now just movin' on.
Do you think anyone will no
November 16, 2006 - 23:03 ET by Warner Todd HustonDo you think anyone will notice he's gone?
Only a few of the Kos kids an
November 17, 2006 - 03:49 ET by Andrew H.Only a few of the Kos kids and DU deranged.
Never relent.
Well ...
November 17, 2006 - 10:33 ET by Dave PierreMy deepest condolences to all nine listeners.
Frankenlies.com: Al Franken debunked ...
Al had nine whole listeners?
November 17, 2006 - 10:58 ET by Dave RAl had nine whole listeners?
Oh al, say its so. Maybe he
November 16, 2006 - 23:11 ET by danangvetOh al, say its so. Maybe he'll take that piece of crap rhodes with him and they can file for welfare together. Maybe even get some gov't cheese with their whine. Odd isnt' it. air amerika is on its way out and ol Rush just keeps movin on.
bwaaaaaahahahahahaha
Rats leaving sinking ship..
November 16, 2006 - 23:19 ET by mlongRats leaving sinking ship..Air America really must be going under.
al franken
November 17, 2006 - 00:37 ET by misterbillI don't know why, but I have never found Mr Franken funny, even before he bared his political fangs. I always thought his Stuart skit was smarmy and appealed to ??, I guess I don't know who. Ah, I got it, he is a comedian like Dick Gregory. Shame on me, I should have realized how funny he was.
al franken is hilarious
November 17, 2006 - 00:54 ET by LionKingMB...don't you remember his role in Trading Places (Eddie Murphy, Dan Akroyd)?
He dressed up in a gorilla suit and acted like a liberal?
LK,Did I miss a </sarc>
November 17, 2006 - 01:34 ET by Indiana JoeLK,
Did I miss a </sarc>?
He actually played a baggage handler that teased a gorilla, along with his former SNL buddy, Tom (?) Davis. And his character was a TRUE MORON!
Type-casting at it's finest. .... ;^)
3 possibilities for AL
November 17, 2006 - 00:58 ET by LionKingDivided emotions here....Part
November 17, 2006 - 01:40 ET by Indiana JoeDivided emotions here....
Part of me says, "about time, guy just can't take a freakin' hint!"
And part worries that this smarmy little insect is saying "my work here is done," as he rides off into the sunset in what passes for his mind, having single-handedly given Congress to the Dems. "In ... his mind," I said! Nothing like "reality."
Aw, screw it! He's gone, that's what matters. He's Minnesota's problem now!!!
"I never left Air Amer
November 17, 2006 - 04:35 ET by Jack Bauer"I never left Air America. Air America left me!"
Al-Franken Jahbooti
Proud member of the all-powerful and vast
militarist/industrialist/capitalist/zionist-bagelist complex
Or this explanation will work too
November 17, 2006 - 11:29 ET by Rackie"I didn't leave my listeners, they left me."
As always the here is when
November 17, 2006 - 05:02 ET by troublemakerAs always the here is when i recommend 'Sam Seder'. Anyone listen to his show? Thoughts?
http://am1090seattle...
So when is Air America goin
November 17, 2006 - 06:24 ET by Red JeepSo when is Air America going out of business? Seems like it is often reported as going kaput, but then never does.
Al Franken is leaving Air Ame
November 17, 2006 - 07:32 ET by Dave RAl Franken is leaving Air America and giving up on talk radio for good.
And to think that some among us doubt the existence of God.
Who is this Al Franken you sp
November 17, 2006 - 08:54 ET by sighkobablWho is this Al Franken you speak of?
He's what's known in legal
November 17, 2006 - 09:00 ET by sarcasmoHe's what's known in legal circles as a $360,749.98 liability. (Hey, you asked!)
JMR
And to think, just those few
November 17, 2006 - 09:55 ET by AJAnd to think, just those few years ago when Airhead America came out he was all happy and gleeful about the station and was darned sure it'd be s success. Wow...
I'm so sorry. LOL
November 17, 2006 - 09:55 ET by lehmanI'm so sorry. LOL
Liberal - Someone who keeps trying something that does not work!
November 17, 2006 - 09:58 ET by Free StinkerSo, who will be the Liberals' next "answer to Rush Limbaugh" ?
Censorship disguised as taxat
November 17, 2006 - 10:10 ET by NL207Censorship disguised as taxation and a 'fairness in broadcasting doctrine' that forces private broadcasters to turn over three hours a day of airtime to opposing viewpoints.
wouldn't you just love to see
November 17, 2006 - 11:21 ET by buddycwouldn't you just love to see a picture of his parents? what must they look like?
i see that face and i just can't help but feel sorry for him.
Al who?
November 17, 2006 - 11:51 ET by truth_missileAl who?
Air who?
November 17, 2006 - 11:51 ET by truth_missileAir who?
Isn't this Maher's wife?
November 17, 2006 - 11:57 ET by Guy Arthur ThomasIs this "Madame Speaker of the Bath House" Bill Maher's wife?
I am a member of LSCA (Lazy Spell Checkers Anonymous).
Could we drop the word "
November 17, 2006 - 15:32 ET by mattmCould we drop the word "Air" please?
Al Franken to Leave America
How soon is Air America going
November 17, 2006 - 16:13 ET by paperheadHow soon is Air America going to become "Dead Air America"? If they had actually gone out there with less offensive hosts, people that you could actually listen to, they may have actually survived. The only personality I could spend more than five minutes with was Ed Schultz and he isn't even part of AA. RIP AA!