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October 29, 2006 at 13:41:49
Mike Malloy Is Back on the Air on New Liberal Radio Network by Rob Kall Page 1 of 2 page(s) |
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Tough talking liberal talk show host Mike Malloy, who was fired by Air America some weeks ago, is coming back.
Malloy, who filled the late night slot on Air America Radio, will be returning to a similar slot-- 9:00- Midnight, EST, starting October 30th.
Malloy told OpEdNews he's thrilled to back on the air in time to comment on the 2006 Fall elections.
"Will he change anything, in the way he does his show?" we asked.
Malloy will be doing the show from his studio in the Atlanta area.
He will be working for a newly formed company, NovaMRadio, founded by Sheldon and Anita Drobny, the original founders of the company that became Air America Radio.
Malloy told OpEdNews that he started out as a writer, for Democratic talk radio, for CNN, but he got burned out.
He first had contact with the Drobnys when he was doing a show for the now defunct IEAmerica radio network. The Drobnys were in the early stages of developing the idea of a liberal syndicated radio network.
Sheldon Drobny told OpEdNews that Mike was one of the first talk show hosts they decided on including in their new project (along with Al Franken.)
Malloy, speaks very highly of Sheldon and Anita Drobny, saying, "The Drobny's are good hearted people. There are very few people in radio who I consider to be 'good hearted,' which I consider to be one of the highest compliments, and I consider Shelly Drobny to be one of them. He's very idealistic, decent man."
OpEdNews asked Malloy, "Do you have any particular issue or issues that are most important to you?"
He replied, "Yes. We should get this country back in the hands of people who do not HATE America-- Republicans, conservatives, right-wingers, these religious, greedy people who hate this country. They want to turn this country into some kind of fascist theocracy. If my program has any point of view, it is to see this country get back in the hands of people who love this country, who respect the planet, who believe there is a better way to do things than just clubbing people into submission. We don't have a real "mission" on my program. But there's a part of me that believes that people can still redeem themselves.We can still find a way out of this fucking mess. Because if we don't, then surely, the human race's time is over. And this hell on me, because I have kids. I have grandkids and a two year old and my interest in the future is deep and abiding."
We asked, if NovaMradio is as successful as possible, what would that look like?
Malloy replied, "I'd like to see NovaM expand. I'd like to see them bring on more liberal talent-- people who are really didicated to liberal causes... I'd like to see NovaM oick up affiliate stations in major markets throughout the country, who are run by individuals who understand that if you take Chicago, New York, Miami or Houston or LA or where ever, that half of the audience has left talk radio because of all the right wing bullshit... and that it is you-- the program director or sales manager of the radio station-- if you really want to get your audience back, then include liberal programming, because more than half this country (is responsive to the liberal message.)"
Malloy will initially be broadcast on two affiliates-- in Phoenix, AZ and Little Rock AR. 
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You can't keep a good man down!
Welcome back, Mike! We need you! by Shelby LaPre (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 9 diaries, 26 comments) on Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 5:46:35 AM  (0+)
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Reply: Will radiopower be archiving mike's shows?
Like you do some of the other great progressive talkshow hosts? by Rob Kall (952 articles, 4177 quicklinks, 374 diaries, 2087 comments [45 recommended, 3 rejected]) on Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 6:13:13 AM (0+)
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Reply: Aye, Mate!
RadioPower.org will stream Malloy 9-Midnight (live) and rebroadcast 3-6pm ET. I think WhiteRoseSociety.org is the official archive. by Shelby LaPre (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 9 diaries, 26 comments) on Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 6:40:14 AM (0+)
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Air America in New York
Great to see Mike Malloy land on his feet. Sad to see Air America in New York self-destruct. Al Franken is dead weight. His mind on a possible Senate race, ever since his partner left, he's been mailing his show in -- for $2 million a year. Also, they made a huge mistake in never bringing on board Stephanie Miller, who's at least as hip and funny as Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. She would have been huge in New York. by Russ Wellen (58 articles, 1029 quicklinks, 66 diaries, 335 comments) on Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 7:32:34 AM (0+)
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Reply: Well, Franken's contract runs out at the end of the year
They have a fantastic replacement too-- Thom Hartmann, who also broadcasts for Air America in the same time slot. Then again, I'm biased. I think Hartmann should run for president. 'Cept he's too smart to go down that road. by Rob Kall (952 articles, 4177 quicklinks, 374 diaries, 2087 comments [45 recommended, 3 rejected]) on Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 7:56:32 AM (0+)
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Reply: Mamma's got it goin' on!
Stephanie Miller is wonderful. Her program is the most enjoyable program that I have to listen to every day. There are other programs, like Thom Hartmann, that I listen to for information. I just plain enjoy listening to Stephanie. She's made me spit coffee several times. Momma, is very funny. Shelby LaPre by Shelby LaPre (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 9 diaries, 26 comments) on Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 7:59:50 AM (0+)
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Reply: and how can we listen to her?
Can we do it through radio power? IF so, what's the link? She moderated an evening at the Take Back America Conference and she WAS superb. by Rob Kall (952 articles, 4177 quicklinks, 374 diaries, 2087 comments [45 recommended, 3 rejected]) on Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 8:13:41 AM (0+)
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Reply: Forgot About Thom
Maybe he could be the savior of Air America in New York. He would make a great president. Regarding presidential races, it's funny to think that Stephanie Miller is actually the daughter of Bill Miller, who ran for vice president on the ticket with Barry Goldwater. by Russ Wellen (58 articles, 1029 quicklinks, 66 diaries, 335 comments) on Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 8:32:13 AM (0+)
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Reply: Goldwater and friends
wouldn't recognize today's repubican party (L intentionally deleted.) by Rob Kall (952 articles, 4177 quicklinks, 374 diaries, 2087 comments [45 recommended, 3 rejected]) on Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 8:36:36 AM (0+)
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Mike Malloy is the best!
I am really delighted that Malloy will have another show. His show on NYC AAR was only about an hour long - not nearly long enough. I was disgusted with Al Franken from the start. His show was never any good. Whenever a caller would bring up Israel as a point in discussion, Franken would quickly back off, saying, "I'm afraid I don't know enough about that to discuss it." Well, hell, that is what research is all about. He should have learned enough about the topic to be able to discuss it intelligently. AAR allowed no complete discussions because they forbade any discussions of Israel and how everyone might feel about certain developments that had taken place over the past six years. So all discussions took only partial facts into consideration. I eventually lost total interest in any of the voices at AAR except Randi and Mike - mostly Mike. I only hope this new station will nurture sincere Professionsl journalist voices instead of promoting celebrities as the hosts. I would rather listen to an unknown tell the truth instead of hearing a celeb stammer and lie. Itzamirakul by C.K. White (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 17 comments) on Monday, Oct 30, 2006 at 8:05:39 PM (0+)
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