Pay flap silences liberal network in L.A., Chicago - Air America Check Bounced

Washington Times ^ | 4/15/04 | Scott Galupo

[kattracks]

Air America Radio, the 2-week-old liberal talk-radio network, was shut down yesterday in two of its largest markets.

Multicultural Radio Broadcasting, which leases stations in Chicago and Los Angeles to the network, said a check from Air America bounced. The network denies that, claiming it stopped payment on the check.

[My2Cents]

[Nateman]

Schadenfreude alert!

[Brian Allen]

That pool still open on hot air a merry car's demise?

Anyone know, has "Next Tuesday" been taken, yet?

[lorrainer]

"To shut off a broadcast that listeners rely on...

Both of them. One of them being Al's mom.

[DrC]

They can't even run a radio network, yet they expect us to entrust them managing with the ENTIRE COUNTRY???????????????

[Lockbar]

"The more people who come to the AM band, the better. A rising tide lifts all boats." Maybe a boat like this?

[lorrainer]

I think they were expecting a check from NPR.

[N. Theknow]

Air America has yet to land an affiliation deal in Washington.

Satan doesn't have an office in Hell?

[PeoplesRep_of_LA]

"Multicultural Radio Broadcasting's conduct in this matter has been disgraceful," said Air America Chairman Evan Cohen. "To shut off a broadcast that listeners rely on without warning and in the middle of discussions is the height of irresponsibility and a slap in the face of the media industry."

Rely on? How desperate...

Another thing going on here, this is not the kind of language an experienced Diplomat would use in negotiations...These people are either truely on their last legs and they know it, or are totally over their heads.