Air America and guest hosts

[MattNC]

Does anyone else feel like Air America should start having guests hosts for all of its shows? I tuned in to Al Franken today and it's another "best of show." I know Al, Randi, and the morning shows choose not to use guest hosts, while the Majority Report does on occasion.

I can understand their preference not to, but I feel like some lesser known liberal hosts (perhaps some of AA's weekend hosts) could get some good recognition if they filled for the popular shows.

[veteran_for_peace]

1. I don't get to listen but I think that sounds cool

I would love to hear Michael Moore or Jim Hightower.

[Sperk]

2. yes, guest hosts would be a great idea. I hate repeats!

n/t

[OnionPatch]

3. Great Idea

I get sick of so many repeat shows. There are so many good voices out there that need to be heard, especially right now with the run-up to the election.
Also wanted to add that Thom Hartmann's show is on right now on RadioPower.org if you don't want to listen to the AAR re-run.

[MattNC]

7. yea i am

i usually try to split my time b/w Al and Thom. Nice to actually have a choice for once! :)

[kaitykaity]

4. I didn't realize it was a best of

until he started talking about Stossel.

:argh:


Yes, guest hosts would be great -- Guy James, Thom
Hartmann, Peter Werbe . . .

[K-W]

5. Yes, it is absolutely essential that they do this.

Talk radio isnt like a tv show. People want to have the narration. They want to tune in and hear people discussing the things they are thinking about. It amazes me that they havent realized this yet.

[K-W]

8. Oh, and I volunteer to fill in for free.

:)

[Eric J in MN]

6. They did have Margaret Cho in for Janeane Garofalo earlier

this week, for one night.

[GR]

9. I Agree, I Can't Stand Repeats, Not Now In The Heat of Battle

Any liberal will do...Bueller?...Anyone?...