From Richard Feder, media columnist for the CHICAGO SUN-TIMES:
http://www.suntimes.com/output/feder/cst-fin-feder251.html
"Liberals rejoice: Chicago finally could be getting a "progressive talk" radio station showcasing such prominent voices as Jerry Springer, Al Franken and Ed Schultz.
"Nothing is official yet, but the bosses of an AM station in the market are shooting to launch the format by March 31 -- the one-year anniversary of Air America Radio's aborted attempt to bring its left-wing syndicated lineup to Chicago listeners.
"In its new incarnation, Air America's Franken and Randi Rhodes would be part of a programming mix of liberal talk shows that also would include Springer, whose Chicago-based radio show is syndicated by Clear Channel Radio, and Schultz, whose "Democracy Radio" show is distributed by Jones Radio Networks.
"Air America lasted two weeks on WNTD-AM (950) before it was yanked in a nasty payment dispute with station owners."
It makes sense for the station to carry Springer, who tapes his show in Chicago - but why Ed Schultz would be allowed to cut into Randi's show is a puzzle. Plus, what about the other AAR shows? If they keep Malloy off and put on Alan Colmes, what's the point?
Oh, well, at least there would be SOME left talk back on the air. I mean, there's a station in Chicago that actually went MORE conservative than the already-conservative WLS by bringing in Savage, Medved, Ingraham, and the like -- and Illinois being one of the bluest states around!
Anyway, keep your ears peeled if you're in the Chicago area.