Al Franken Signs Deal With Liberal Radio Venture

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http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGAA10QTEPD.html

NEW YORK (AP) - They haven't got a name or a launch date yet, but the entrepreneurs who dream of launching a liberal radio network have just landed themselves a lead man: Comedian and best-selling author Al Franken.

Progress Media and Franken told The Associated Press Tuesday they have reached an agreement for Franken to host a live, three-hour daily broadcast that would form the anchor of the programming schedule.

In an interview, Franken said the format of the show was still evolving, but he said he was certain that it wouldn't be akin to that used by his rival Rush Limbaugh, which Franken described as "non-guested confrontation."

"He has no one on the show but it's confrontation," Franken said. "His show is just him railing for three hours."

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1. First announced affiliate: WNTD-AM Chicago

950 AM.

Currently airing Spanish programming.

Here's a little about the station:

http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/finder?call=wntd&is_unl=Y&is_lic=Y&is_cp=Y&sr=Y&s=C

1KW daytime strength, 5KW nighttime.

And a coverage map:

http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WNTD&service=AM&status=L&hours=D

Looks like they'll cover much of NW Illinois and Milwaukee to the north and South Bend, IN to the east.

On a strong radio, that is.

[LatteLib]

5. That is wonderful!

I am so jazzed! I was hoping liberal radio with Al Franken would have a Chicago affiliate. I will be able to listen to it instead of Flush Windbag.

[spooky3]

2. wonderful news!

[ochazuke]

3. Drop your pants and lettem have it!

Martin Luther

[Clark4VotingRights]

4. This is fabulous. I hope it moves forward quickly with more people of

Franken's quality.
He's a damn fine cornerstone.

And they better move fast(er)!
We need them for 2004...