Air America facts for kids
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| Type | Radio network |
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| Branding | Progressive talk |
| Country | United States |
| Founded | by Sheldon Drobny Anita Drobny Jon Sinton |
| Broadcast area | United States (broadcast) Internet radio |
| Owner | Newsweb Radio Company |
| Key people | Al Franken, Rachel Maddow, Cenk Uygur, Marc Maron, Chuck D, Lizz Winstead, Sam Seder, Randi Rhodes |
| Launch date | March 31, 2004 |
| Dissolved | January 21, 2010 |
| Affiliates | 66 |
Air America was an American radio network. It was also known as Air America Radio or Air America Media. This network focused on talk shows that shared certain ideas about politics and society. It started in March 2004 and stopped broadcasting in January 2010.
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What Was Air America?
Air America was a special kind of radio station. It offered talk shows where hosts and guests discussed news and ideas. These discussions often came from a specific point of view. Many people listened to their shows. Some programs had over a million listeners.
The Start and End of Air America
Air America began broadcasting on March 31, 2004. It was created by people like Sheldon Drobny and Jon Sinton. The network aimed to give a voice to different ideas on the radio. It broadcast across the United States. You could also listen to it online.
The network ran for almost six years. It stopped its programs on January 21, 2010.
Who Was On Air America?
Many well-known people hosted shows on Air America. These hosts shared their thoughts on current events. They also talked about how society works.
Popular Voices
Some of the most famous hosts included:
- Al Franken: He had a very popular show called The Al Franken Show.
- Rachel Maddow: She is now a very famous TV host.
- Cenk Uygur: He later started The Young Turks online.
- Marc Maron: A comedian who also hosted shows.
- Chuck D: A famous musician from the group Public Enemy.
- Sam Seder: An actor and comedian.
- Randi Rhodes: A well-known radio host.
These hosts helped make Air America popular. They brought many listeners to the network.
Why Did Air America Close?
Air America stopped broadcasting because it had money problems. The radio network faced financial challenges. This made it difficult to keep the shows on the air. So, in early 2010, the network closed down.
Images for kids
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Ron Reagan, son of President Ronald Reagan, and Thom Hartmann (background, right) hosted progressive talk shows at Air America.
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Al Franken, host of Air America Radio's former flagship program, The Al Franken Show.
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Maddow hosting KPTK's "Changing the Media, Changing America" event in Seattle (June 2006)
See also
In Spanish: Air America Radio para Niños para niños
