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The first week...

So I've been tuning in to Air America for their first week on the air and it's been quite interesting. I wonder about the effectiveness of these radio talk shows though since it seems to me like it's just more preaching to the choir y'know? I mean I already know how blantantly deceptive the Bush administration is, listening to the specifics just makes me even more annoyed and puts me in a bad mood for the day. And I don't need that kind of aggravation.

It was a smart move to pair Franken with a co-host (Katherine Lanpher in this case) though. As amusing as he may be at times, I don't think Franken's really that great of a speaker. He doesn't have the charisma and persuasive forcefulness that's required for a political speaker which is unfortunate cause he does have the conviction for it. The afternoon show with Randi Rhodes on the other hand, is excellent. Sharp as a whip this one and entertaining to listen to. Definitely has the attitude of a radio talk show host. Her interview with Ralph Nader ended up with him hanging up on her after he couldn't get a word in edgewise when she started going off on how Americans can't afford to deal with his crap in the elections this year. Definitely worth a keeping an ear on.

Speaking of which, does anyone know of anyplace online that has nation-wide radio talk show ratings?

Also found a very good site that debunks the accusations and cross-accusations that'll be flying all over the place for the next 7 months.

Bushism of the Day: "Recession means that people's incomes, at the employer level, are going down, basically, relative to costs, people are getting laid off." - George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Feb. 19, 2004

Despairism of the Day: Idiocy - Never Underestimate the Power of Stupid People in Large Groups.

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