MarcATL
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Their ratings don't suck, they beat many other RW talkers that have been and continue to be on the air.Why don't you back up your claims with facts and while doing so please provide some evidence that the OWNERS of all these radio stations are serious RWers.FACT: The Telecommunications Act of 1996 lifted ownership limits for radio stations, leading to incredible consolidation of radio station ownership. One company alone, Clear Channel Inc., owns 850 radio stations across the country. Before the change, a company could not own more than 40 stations nationwide. Several large stations owned by Clear Channel briefly banned the music of the Dixie Chicks because of their critical comments about then-President George W. Bush. Stations owned by Infinity have also banned certain musicians based on their political views. - See more at: Facts On Media In America: Did You Know? - Common Cause
Clear Channel owns MOST of the radio stations in the country.
Source: Facts On Media In America: Did You Know? - Common Cause
Clear channel is owned by Bain Capital
Source: Clear Channel Communications - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bain Capital is owned by Bill Bain & (drum roll please) MITT ROMNEY!
Yeah...the most recent REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE.
Yes, it's nothing but a bunch of RWers that own practically ALL radio stations.
You THINK they want to hear Liberal Talk espoused on their airwaves whether it's popular or not?
Clear Channel carries several liberal talk shoes, the ratings suck, Tom Leykis had a good liberal show and ratings but he went to shock radio, more or less. KGO in San Francisco had lots of liberals and was successful up until 2005 or so and switch to all news because of decreased ratings.
As far as the Republican owned BS, in TV, where Republicans own many stations, liberals have owned the programming and as long as it is popular. It's the bottom line.
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But you're married to that idea, so I imagine there's no penetrating that thick bubble you've amassed around your skull on that subject.