BREAKING: Mike Malloy fired:

[Junkdrawer]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=2485066&mesg_id=2485066

Prehaps an email campaign is in order? :shrug:

CONTACT PAGE:

http://www.airamerica.com/contact

[FogerRox]

1. on air phone calls too. Let 'em know they are screwed up in the head..

[Junkdrawer]

2. Confirmed at his website:

MIKE MALLOY FIRED BY AIR AMERICA RADIO

There will be no Mike Malloy program today - or any day - on Air America Radio as we have been terminated. We are as shocked as you are. We are told its a financial decision.

More details to follow as we hear them ourselves.

http://www.mikemalloy.com /

[bullimiami]

36. cant be financial because he is not a highly paid host

mike is fire and he must have burned up someones delicate ears.

there goes another one. mike i hope we pick you up somewhere else soon.

[NYCGirl]

53. Perhaps the advertisers had a problem with him? If you can't sell ads, you

lose money.

[bullimiami]

62. possibly.

[Canuckistanian]

69. NOBODY can sell ads on late-night radio

It's a dead market. Has been that way for half a century.

Something else must be going on.

[The2ndWheel]

3. If they took the step to fire the guy

what will a few e-mails do? They'd probably expect it, state their reasons for doing so, then tell you that they own the station and you don't.

[Mandate My Ass]

4. Never underestimate the power of the blogosphere and

mass emailings. They are powerful weapons and when coordinated well -- they work!

[The2ndWheel]

7. Won't hold my breath

I've been wrong plenty of times though, so don't let me stop you.

[Poiuyt]

5. Does anyone have contact information for Air America?

[Chimichurri]

73. 212-871-8100

http://www.airamerica.com/contact

[pooja]

6. Can we all buy some airwaves? I would think that we could... we do own

them. So, can we buy our own station and our own airwaves? Maybe even a cable station? We need a real source of news out there... not just talking heads.

[htuttle]

9. Sure

We have a community owned radio station here in Madison, WORT.

Took us years to really get it going (and keep it going), though.

[gatorboy]

8. Wow. That's pretty low.

Didn't he just sub for Randi last week?

[Cleita]

10. Okay, who got to AAR?

Somebody did because if an idiot dope addict like Rush Limbaugh can still be on the air, and Mike Malloy, the anti-Rush is fired, it seems we are seeing the same violation of our First Ammendment rights that has been going on since Reagan.

Time for a liberal station to be set up in either Canada or Mexico where they can't touch them and Voice of exiled America broadcasts be done on short wave for those stations here in America to chicken to carry the voices of the exiled. This is one of the loudest salvos against our freedom of speech yet my fellow Americans.

[quinnox]

11. it would be nice

if they can get someone good to replace him, never did like Malloy.

[kerstin]

16. Can't be done. Mike is irreplaceable. n/t

[NYCGirl]

17. I wouldn't mind if they give Rachel another hour, and David Bender one

more (he's supposed to be on one hour on weeknights).

[Nostradammit]

50. Was he too critical of your heroes?

[Balbus]

61. Not everyone is fond of hate radio...

I happen to be one of them. I don't care if it's Malloy, Randi, Hannity or Limpballs, it's all hate radio and I don't care for it no matter which side they're hating.

[Junkdrawer]

12. CONTACT PAGE:

http://www.airamerica.com/helpdesk

[truebrit71]

13. Thanks, just left them an e-mail informing them that their audience....

...just shrank...

No Malloy? No reason to listen.

Idiots. :grr:

[CountAllVotes]

40. you got it!

NEVER AGAIN AirAmerica! NEVER!

You stink w/o Malloy!

[bullimiami]

59. me too. i let them know that their programming changes have

made our AA listening time shrink and this will further reduce it. drastically.

we have been fans of mike since the ie days and were religious in our listening.

[Junkdrawer]

15. Done. n/t

[Union Thug]

24. Done. Thx for the link n/t

[Spazito]

33. Done! Thanks for the contact link, much appreciated. n/t

[mvd]

86. Thanks

I'll write in a few minutes - after I've calmed down.

[mvd]

88. I wrote this

How in the world could you fire Mike Malloy!? You just got rid of the heart and soul of your station. Many days, his show was the only one I listened to. No one told the truth and connected with his listeners more than Mike Malloy did. I will follow Malloy wherever he goes, and will cancel my XM radio subscription to do so.

- (I signed as my whole household)

[Sanity Claws]

14. Terrible way to let him go

I was surprised to hear that he was filling in for Randi R this week. IMHO, he's not drive time material but fine for late night where one's voice does not have to be so well-modulated. I wonder whether putting him in this time slot did him in, kind of the last nail in the coffin.

Thom Hartman is smart and informed. It'd be great if he were added to Air America Radio.

[Blue Belle]

18. He is...

He's just not on the national listing for AAR. He does the morning show here in Portland... and i think he is on aother Air America stations nationally.

[NYCGirl]

19. Nice idea. I'd like to hear Hartmann more often (he's on some AAR

stations as AAR syndication).

[TheWatcher]

34. Speak for yourself.

Mike was the best they had next to Randi. And you can believe if they ditched Malloy, there is no way they want someone with the intellect and conviction of Hartmann on Board. It's obvious they want middle of the road milquetoast like Franken who will not rock the boat TOO much.

This is a GIANT step to the right.

Wake up. Other than Randy you just lost the Soul of this network.

Something stinks.

Air America is officially dead. At least to me.

Those who cannot read the writing on this particular wall are in extreme denial.

If you think this can't happen to Randi too, you just wait.

There is a concerted effort to silence those who are getting the truth out, because too many people are starting to wake up.

[SaneInSC]

55. agree,

agree and agree.

I will no longer be supporting AAR financially, nor its sponsors. Don't care? Super, me either.

[NYCGirl]

80. I am speaking for myself. And I'm quite familiar with the business. NT

[EFerrari]

20. Done.

Does anyone know wtf happened?

Mike is about the only show I listen to.

[Protagoras]

21. Strange that AARs page still shows Malloy filling in

for RR while she is away. Front page. http://www.airamerica.com/

[RebelOne]

29. Nope. Thom Hartman is on. Listening now.

[Protagoras]

42. I'm delayed here in Portland

still stuck with Ed...

Not doubting the announcement, just find it really odd that AAR didn't update their web page or pull that before they'd do something as boneheaded and kneejerk as fire someone who was about to go on the air.

This isn't some kind of demographic or contract decision. People don't get "FIRED" with no notice or negotiation a few minutes before they are to hit the air unless something very stinky is going on.

[Fridays Child]

22. If they need to let someone go, they should ditch Al Franken.

Not Mike Malloy! Thankfully, we still have Randi, Stephanie, et al., but firing Mike is like taking a giant step to the right. This is really messed up.

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[Union Thug]

27. I don't care for Franken's show either.

When Randi was on during my drive home, I tuned in daily. Since Franken was moved to her slot here in Seattle, I am constantly searching for other broadcasts (unless sam seder is filling in for him).

[EFerrari]

31. Mike not only stands up for progressive values, he fosters

community. How many things has he helped us with?

They better knit this up asap.

[blue cat]

25. How freakin' sad.

I could so relate to him.

[lies and propaganda]

26. does AAR want me to hate them?

who the hell is calling their shots? Seder now this?!?!?1

[NYCGirl]

28. Seder is taking over the 9AM to noon spot. It's a better time slot. NT

[earth mom]

30. I knew this was gonna happen when Clear Channel bought AAR.

They bought it to silence the left! They are TOTAL FUCKING BASTARDS!!! :grr:

[NYCGirl]

32. CLEAR CHANNEL DOES NOT OWN AAR! Please stop spreading that lie. NT

[EFerrari]

37. I'm confused. When I call my buds at our AAR affiliate,

I call Clear Channel. What is the relationship?

[Rosco T.]

41. SOME Clear Channel Stations carry AAR programming...

that's all the relationship there is.
AAR gets money from CC to provide programming.
Period.
No Ownership.

[EFerrari]

44. Thanks! n/t

[earth mom]

70. How about Clear Channels Controls AAR? Does that suit your sensibilities?

And why in the HELL are you screaming at me about this?! Clear Channel is evil personified! They are on a reTHUGlian mission to destroy left wing dialog and information any way they can! That they ever decided in the first place to broadcast AAR on their stations is suspect. That Mike Malloy has been fired PROVES my point. Clear Channels sole purpose here is to destroy AAR!

Is that what you want?!

If not, then get the HELL off my back!

[onenote]

83. logic? who needs stinkin' logic

So Clear Channel put AAR on to destroy it. Of course, if they didn't put it on, it would've died. Interesting logic.

[earth mom]

92. So you think Clear Channel is clean as the driven snow?

:rofl:

[onenote]

94. No, but I don't think they're stupid

If they didn't want AAR to succeed, they wouldn't have carried it. A lot simpler (and cheaper) than carrying it and then "controlling" it. If Randi or Franken or anyone (including Malloy) had ever said that they were been stifled by Clear or told what to say (or not say), then I might buy this theory. But to my knowledge they never did. Of course, maybe you think they're all secretly working on behalf of Clear to emasculate AAR.

[rinsd]

99. "Mike Malloy has been fired PROVES my point"

All it proves is that you have no need for facts to support any points you make.

[Rosco T.]

35. GHOD DAMMIT!!! STOP THIS STUPID LIE! CLEAR CHANNEL DID NOT BUY AAR!!!!

swtupid ghoddamn morans! who started this bullshit lie?

[TheWatcher]

43. True, but over 40% of the Stations AAR is on are Clear Channel

Stations. Make of that what you will.

[NYCGirl]

45. They only buy programming. They cannot dictate programming. NT

[Rosco T.]

47. Yeah.. what she said ...

luv'ya NYCGirl... :D

[NYCGirl]

52. Thanks, Rosco T. I can't stand when people pull the Clear Channel crap!

:hi:

[Rosco T.]

54. No prob darlin'... it's too damn easy to yell "CLEAR CHANNEL" or...

"MURDOCH" everytime something happens.

Yeah, I'm pissed about this.. but till we can find out the real WHY, no sense wasting energy on RED HERRINGS.

[EFerrari]

76. Thanks for clearing this up, guys, 'cause it can get confusing

for civilians. :)

[meldroc]

75. If they control a large percent of your business, they can.

Face it, if Clear Channel pulled the plug on Air America, or even did things like preempt a bunch of AAR's programs (and ads), AAR would be in a deep financial hole. So Clear Channel can indeed demand quite a lot from AAR, even if they didn't outright own it.

[onenote]

85. if Clear Channel didn't want AAR to succeed, why did they put it on

wouldn't it have been easier to kill it off by not carrying it?

[NYCGirl]

89. I'm sorry, you can't say that. Logic has no place in this discussion.

:evilgrin:

[onenote]

90. oops, my bad

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[truebrit71]

49. Please read this and then tell me it's a lie...

http://www.reason.com/links/links090704.shtml

[Rosco T.]

51. It's a lie. That article is 2 years old and SAYS NOTHING...

.. about Clear Channel 'owning' Air America.

Lie. Lie. Lie.

[truebrit71]

60. Clear Channel carries AAR programming but have NO say....

...you MUST be joking....

[earth mom]

74. Why in the FUCK are you and your friend yelling at me?!

What do you own Clear Channel stock?! Very interesting gate keeping the two of you are doing! NOT!!! The freepers are loving it no doubt! :puke:

p.s. Read my post to your friend upthread.

[rinsd]

97. They're yelling because you are posting things that aren't true

I know its hard for you when its gets in the way of your ranting but the truth is still important.

[Justice Is Comin]

103. Your target for the next weigh in ....will be 6 pounds.

Now go to your neutral corners, come up fighting at the bell, and good luck to both of you.

[Liberal_Dog]

38. I Am Depressed And Pissed Off!!!!

I don't really know what else to say right now.

[mntleo2]

64. Me Too!

First it was Lizz, then Mark Maron, now Mike, I have written, chatted, signed petitions, promoted people, and never even heard a word from AAR back either. I have just about had it with them.

I was just on Thom Hartman's chat and the producer is arguing about supporting progressive radio no matter what because who else sdo we have?" But I am telling you I have been there done that with terrible candidates and what has "being central" ever gotten? Them voting for an illegal war? Them ignoring the rising poverty rates? Them looking the other way while the medicare bill was signed into law? Them ignoring the terrible need for decent healthcare? Them supporting a bankruptcy bill?

I think I am going to listen online to whom I like and screw AAR!

Someone was playing Taps for AAR, I am bowing my head ...

Cat In Seattle

[Beelzebud]

39. As of today, AAR is dead to me.

Malloy was the only reason for listening. Every time slot has a better replacement.

Stephanie Miller in the morning.

Thom Hartmann in the afternoon.

Young Turks in the evening.

And now that Malloy is not on at night, AAR can go fuck itself.

[Ilsa]

56. I feel the same way.

I love S. Miller in the a.m. and Malloy at night. It's the only time I can listen on the internet radio and we can't get any AAR stations where I live.

I suppose I'll keep trying to listen to Ring of Fire, but I hope K & P don't get axed also!

[geomon666]

58. *applauds*

:toast:

[cascadiance]

91. Any chances Jones Radio might pick up Malloy?

Not sure how conservative their management is or not, but they've already got Ed Schultz and Stephanie Miller now and they are on a lot of Air America affiliates already. If Mike signs on with Jones Network for a show at the same time slot, I suspect many affiliates like KLSD here in San Diego might want to just keep the consistency and drop AAR at the 9:00 PM PST slot and keep Mike Malloy there from Jones instead. They already have Ed Schultz on at noon, so I have to believe it might not be to hard to make that switch. Hopefully Sirius can get him on Sirius Left now too. That would be a good pickup and I might consider getting Sirius subscription back up again and selling off my XM receiver. That might push Jones into being a more dominant syndicator at some affiliates than AAR is at this time too.

[cascadiance]

98. Unfortunately it sounds like Young Turks now at AAR...

Looks like they traded MM for the Young Turks!

http://www.siriusbackstage.com/forum/showthread.php?p=611148&posted=1#post611148

[Beelzebud]

101. Thats a morning time-slot..

[cascadiance]

102. Perhaps they'll be moving people's slots around though...

It just seems odd that they fire one host and pick up another show's hosts two days later. Seems to me they might be linked.

[Reverend_Smitty]

48. This sucks

that is all

[RestoreGore]

57. A shame. Another good progressive voice...

silenced. Although, I do hope we hear him again soon. I talked with him on his show once before he came to Air America when I first started my PAC, and he cordially allowed me to give out the information about it. If there is any way I can write a letter to support him, I will.

[quiet.american]

63. Who will now channel my righteous rage?

No one is better than Mike Malloy at righteous rage.

It was bad enough when they replaced him in NY with the Maria Shriver-worshipping Satellite Sisters... now what?

[GreenTea]

65. Pulling Malloy-the best is bullshit! Someone didn't want him in NY new

station starting in Sept.

[LaPera]

66. This sucks big time!!! Stunned!

[Oilwellian]

67. Let's hope Sirius picks him up

Wherever Mike and Kathy go, I will follow. Please everyone, write AAR and let them know you're disappointed.

[cascadiance]

93. Sirius screwed up earlier in not filling in the AAR gap left behind...

Now they have a second chance. If they have any plans on getting folks like Bernie Ward and/or Ray Taliafiero, getting Thom Hartmann the complete morning slot and then bringing in someone like Malloy for the evenings, they'd have me back!

[mvd]

96. I feel confident we haven't heard the last of Malloy

He's a fighter and won't be marginalized easily. But what a depressing day.

[B Calm]

68. E-mail sent! No one can replace Malloy!

[w8liftinglady]

71. post a comment on mike's blog on Air America

http://www.airamerica.com/mikemalloy/node/209#comment-1620

you have to be registered.

[Benfea]

72. 1) I feel bad for Mike and Kathy....

2) Mike is great in a cathartic way. He's absolutely right that conservatives are completely evil and stupid.

However, having said all of that, I'm really not going to miss him. He's a conspiracy kook.

[KamaAina]

77. Perhaps some competition is in order?

Mike plus Stephanie Miller and maybe Bernie Ward from SF could be the nucleus of a much harder-hitting lineup. Of course, AAR itself has had trouble finding stations (in NYC, they'll soon be on 1600 AM, or as Imus says, "up there by the police calls"), so where to air them?

[La Coliniere]

78. Sad day for Truthseekers

I'll never forget the first time I heard Mike on the air. On vacation in S. Florida and turned on the radio one night. I was amazed by what I heard; the man was speaking for me. Now he doesn't. Up Yours AAR!

[The Wielding Truth]

79. I will follow Malloy. AAR made a big mistake!

[mvd]

82. Same here!

He tells the hard truth. Americans can be naive, and he understands what we're up against. No one helps get out my anger at Bush like Mike does.

E-mail being sent.

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

81. Ehh, Never Listened To Him. Laughed At Him Pushing The Rove/Benet

conspiracy theory though. I remember someone posted that he was blaming Rove for the Benet story. That was the only real exposure to who he was that I've had. Wasn't exactly a great position for a good first impression LOL

Wish him well though. He was a progressive radio host, that lord knows there ain't enough of, so I wish him well.

[freedomburn]

84. This just totally bites! Bring him back!!!

[lonestarnot]

87. WTF!

Why would they do this?

[ikojo]

95. I wonder if those who have premium accounts

can cancel them and get their money back?

[GreenTea]

100. Stopping my monthly AAR Premium donation-I ONLY had it because of Malloy

[proud patriot]

104. Mike Malloy was a steam vent

....People are going to burst without their vent ....

I got to shake his hand once in Sacramento this year .
He was the Moderator for an Impeachment Conference .

I listen every night , my whole family listened . We blared
the radio so every room in the house could hear (small house)

:cry: My Entire family will miss hanging out with Mike and Kathy.

Some are saying Mike wasn't important , Mike would be the
first to agree with them :-) Mike was important to me
because , his rants and yelling and tears were mine too.

I guess some people didn't feel the same connection , and that's
great . It means your not hurting now and I for one am glad you're
not in pain . I however am hurting . It seems strange to hurt about
some "radio personality" , but I do .

My steam of frustration and anger vented while listening.

I'll Miss Ya Mike and I'll do all I can to get you back on the air.

Come Back To California :loveya:

[Kashka-Kat]

105. An acquired taste

Couldnt stand him at first--- all that ranting and raving and foaming at the mouth-- but grew to love him-- the key is he does what he does so artfully and articulately.

[npincus]

106. Fire SPRINGER, for G-d's sake, if it's a financial decision.

[oldgrowth]

109. SPRINGER probable pays to be on as the sattellite sisters do

[Lareina1970]

107. WTF?!

WOW! I guess he was just a little too forthright for some people. I really think this is a bad decision on the part of AAR. Does this mean mean that he and Kathy have no show period as of right now?

[Junkdrawer]

108. Yep.

http://www.mikemalloy.com/

[RSchewe]

110. Are we witnessing the DLC-ization of Air America Radio?

How about letting the man say goodbye. Have they no decency?

I wonder if the conspiracy conversations bothered the suits.