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Savage wins historic legal battle against radio syndicator (off radio for now?)
World Net Daily ^ | 9-27-12 | WND

Posted on 09/27/2012 5:53:00 PM PDT by dynachrome

Top-rated talk-radio host Michael Savage announced today he has won his legal battle to free himself from his syndicator, the Talk Radio Network, and can negotiate with a new network.

He said he “will not be heard on the radio for some time” but will continue to update his website and produce a free daily newsletter.

As WND reported, Savage sued TRN in December 2010 regarding his contract, alleging the network used “illegal and unenforceable contract provisions” and “other strong-armed tactics” to intimidate him and force him into accepting a “sub-standard agreement.”

The federal case was referred to arbitration.

Savage’s lawyer, Daniel Horowitz, told WND that Savage was awarded money damages and “complete freedom” from TRN. He declined to disclose the amount but said it was seven figures.

Savage has been given ownership of his show, according to Horowitz, which means he will be off the air until he signs a contract with a new syndicator.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: savage; savagenation; talkradio
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To: dynachrome

Savage attacked the right to keep and bear arms. He is dead to me for that.


21 posted on 09/27/2012 7:08:49 PM PDT by backwoods-engineer (My game is disruption. I will use lethal force --my vote-- in self-defense against Obama.)
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To: dynachrome

I love Savage. I’ll miss him greatly.


22 posted on 09/27/2012 7:15:38 PM PDT by GreatRoad (O < 0)
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To: All

I have a Kuhner ping list started if anyone wants to be on it please send me a message-his new show is great on WRKO

http://www.wrko.com/kuhner-report


23 posted on 09/27/2012 7:25:44 PM PDT by MaryLou1
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I wonder if Savage will come back at all-dang, I complain about him a lot but will sure miss him :(


24 posted on 09/27/2012 7:28:01 PM PDT by MaryLou1 (PM me to join the new Jeff Kuhner ping list.)
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To: dynachrome
Well, this explains A LOT of things. I don't like the sound of being off the air "for some time" though.

Enjoy your vacation, Doc.

25 posted on 09/27/2012 7:30:12 PM PDT by MrCFdovnh
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To: dynachrome; All

this explains all the sub par shows and days off doesn’t it?

guess that settlement money is going to his legal fund - snark -


26 posted on 09/27/2012 7:38:10 PM PDT by MaryLou1 (PM me to join the new Jeff Kuhner ping list.)
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To: Mr. K

5 or 6 years ago I could not get enough of Church. Now I can only handle 10-15 minutes of him.

I guess I am not alone.


27 posted on 09/27/2012 8:17:55 PM PDT by cableguymn (peace through strength. if they don't like you at least they will fear you.)
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What will we all do if we can’t find out what restaurant he went to for dinner last night?
I always thought him a phoney. Could be completely wrong.


28 posted on 09/27/2012 8:30:59 PM PDT by Rio (Tempis fugit.)
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To: dynachrome

IIRC, he said something about creating a one man stage show and taking it on the road - maybe he’s working on that.


29 posted on 09/27/2012 8:31:40 PM PDT by GreatRoad (O < 0)
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To: dynachrome

I hope Jerry Doyle moves into his timeslot on my station, he is awesomely better than Savage when it comes to the economy.


30 posted on 09/27/2012 9:28:18 PM PDT by GraceG
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To: dynachrome

I figured something had to be up as of late with all the absences.

What a time for him to go just before the election, I really hope he does some things here in the Bay Area so we can keep hearing from him during this off time.

That being said, when/if he DOES return to radio, hopefully we can catch him on a station in San Francisco instead of Sacramento!


31 posted on 09/27/2012 9:47:21 PM PDT by CountryClassSF
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To: dynachrome
I must have tried a hundred...no 200 times to listen to a complete Savage show.
After 10 minutes I was yelling at the radio...after 20 minutes I was pulling over and changing stations.
I just cannot stand the guy. His stories are all "me me me", his constant complaints about how he's been treated so unfairly are tiresome and he is just plain annoying.

Not interested in hearing about his dog "Teddy", his boat trips on SF harbor and his meals in various "North Beach Italian" restaurants.
They guy should kiss the ass of Rush Limbaugh everyday at sunrise for creating such a job market for him.
Too much bitchin - bye-bye!
32 posted on 09/27/2012 10:04:17 PM PDT by Tainan (Cogito, ergo conservatus sum)
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To: Tainan

LOL! I enjoyed that post :)


33 posted on 09/27/2012 10:15:05 PM PDT by MaryLou1 (PM me to join the Jeff Kuhner ping list.)
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To: dynachrome

I read another article on Drudge that said he was still #3...BS!

He’s lost most radio stations to Levin and Beck or local host.

Sorry, I got sick and tired of his schtick a long time ago. I once checked back in and it was like nothing had changed for years...whining about his dinner, his family, his stomach problems, etc.


34 posted on 09/27/2012 10:18:49 PM PDT by Fledermaus (Democrats are dangerous and evil. Republicans are just useful idiots.)
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To: dynachrome
Mike has often talked about a TV show, as a bartender in a Jazz Joint just talking off the cuff or something to that effect.

Yes they both have their faults, but if the Texas air would be ok for Mikes Sinuses (of which we have all heard him complain about), I could see him landing on Beck's the Blaze....

35 posted on 09/28/2012 3:07:52 AM PDT by taildragger (( Fubarward Obama 2012, think about it :-) ))
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To: dynachrome; All

Savage lost me a while back when he supported Romney early in the election campaign, over more conservative candidates....and when he started attacking Birthers.

It was time for him to leave radio. Need new, real conservative talk radio


36 posted on 09/28/2012 3:37:46 AM PDT by SeminoleCounty (Political maturity is realizing that the "R" next to someone's name does not mean "conservative")
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To: dynachrome
Top-rated talk-radio host Michael Savage announced today he has won his legal battle to free himself from his syndicator, fans.
37 posted on 09/28/2012 5:15:17 AM PDT by Eastbound (3-7-77)
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To: Eastbound

I want a refund, TRN!


38 posted on 09/28/2012 5:51:43 AM PDT by greenhornet68
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To: cableguymn

When Church is doing the history of The Constitution stuff he is fantastic

But lately when anyone calls he immediately jumps on what they say and says the opposite, even when callers are agreeing with him he jumps all over them. I dont know why anyone bothers to call in.

I expect that if someone called and said “The sky is blue” he would say “you people are always calling to tell me about blue skies that are always there when in fact it is grey and in my Killing Lincoln episodes - available on mikechurch.com I explain why”


39 posted on 09/28/2012 5:54:40 AM PDT by Mr. K ("The only thing the World would hate more than the USA in charge is the USA NOT in charge")
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To: dynachrome

He will be back in some form. I don’t anticipate that long of a hiatus, but I think the nature of his show may change. I think he will need some kind of show to promote his books. Although his political books are good, he has a new two book deal with the Jack Hatfield character and I didn’t think Abuse of Power was all that great.

But That’s me.

Will he sell any (or many, rather) without actively promoting them on the radio? I’m not so sure.

Anyway, I already miss his podcast.


40 posted on 09/28/2012 6:11:27 AM PDT by corlorde (forWARD of the state)
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