As a fan of Air America Radio, I have to say that the documentary on HBO tonight really got my spirits going. It was really well made, and gave deep insight into the workings of Air America , the bad management problems they had, and what kind of struggle the people on this left wing radio station are up against. It was kind of depressing watching the videos of sam, janine, marc maron during the election, but it ended on a note of resolve and optimism.
Since today is Air America's Birthday, we should celebrate this great institution, and support it anyway possible. You can hear it for free while you are blogging on www.airamericaradio.com . Or check the local radio stations to see when it is on. If its not playing where you live, call radio companies in your area. What are radio companies, I dont know, but figure out someway to get this thing bedrocked into the american airwaves.
Living in Columbus Ohio, and having worked hard on the kerry campaign, I really loved the message of this film, it showed the relentless spirit of Air America Radio, the left, and the hard work that must be done. Air America must not fail!
I remember I was on the air on november 3rd, and got into a shouting match with Randi Rhodes about how the left wing lost because we were too snobby. Randi put me in my place, and I thank her for it, yes I am randi's bitch.
Favorite moments of the documentary:
when janine and her dad are arguing, poor mr. garafalo.
Randi Rhodes, al franken rivalry
Marc Maron's uneasiness
When Michael Moore called out the Air America CEO for comparing him to Michael Savage
Here is a synopsis:
In early 2004, a group of investors set out to launch a liberal radio network that would challenge the dominance of America's airwaves by conservative talk radio. The creative, financial and logistical challenges were immense, but on March 31, Air America Radio became a reality. LEFT OF THE DIAL chronicles the trials and tribulations involved in starting up - and sustaining - a nationwide radio network during a highly charged election year.
Premieres Thursday, March 31 at 8:00pm ET/PT.
http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/leftofthedial/?ntrack_para1=feat_main_text
There was a minor problem of the audio not being in sync with the video, but maybe it was just my tv.