Air America

Air America was an American progressive talk radio network that began operating in 2004. It was positioned as a liberal and progressive alternative in a U.S. radio market where conservative talk programming had substantial influence. The network distributed political commentary, public-affairs discussion, and news-oriented talk programming through affiliates and other forms of distribution. Air America Media experienced financial difficulties and filed for bankruptcy protection in 2010, after which the network ceased broadcasting. Today, Air America is mainly remembered as a media brand in the history of U.S. political talk radio.

Air America was a U.S. progressive talk radio network that began broadcasting in 2004. It emerged from an effort to create a national platform for liberal and progressive audiences at a time when conservative talk radio had considerable influence in the American market. Its programming focused on political commentary, public-affairs discussion, and news-oriented talk, and it expanded through affiliated stations and other distribution arrangements. Several nationally recognized commentators and hosts were associated with the network, giving it visibility during election cycles and debates over major political issues. Despite its clear political identity and media attention, Air America faced continuing difficulties involving funding, commercial operations, and audience scale. In 2010, Air America Media filed for bankruptcy protection, and the network ceased broadcasting, ending Air America’s operation as an independent radio network.

• 2010

  Bankruptcy and Ceasing Broadcasts

  [1]Air America (radio network)en.wikipedia.org

  Air America Media filed for bankruptcy protection, and the radio network subsequently ceased operations.

• 2004

  Launch of Broadcasting

  [1]Air America (radio network)en.wikipedia.org

  Air America began operating as a progressive talk radio network, broadcasting political commentary and public affairs programs to American listeners.

Progressive, liberal political talk radio network

• Radio program · 2004

  Progressive talk radio programming

  Air America’s core offering was progressive talk radio programming focused on political commentary, public affairs, and news discussion. The programming formed the network’s principal broadcast content and reached listeners through affiliates and other distribution channels.

1. 1Air America (radio network)en.wikipedia.org
2. 2Air America Media files for bankruptcy protectionreuters.com