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I have listened to Al a few times, and, though I lean his direction politically, he is just not articulate enough to keep my interest on the radio.

I'm probably being superficial to admit his slow cadence and absence of 'golden pipes' have me thinking "Spit it out, man, spit it OUT! on a regular basis.

I can't stand talk radio. I don't know why so many people listen to it on their morning or evening commutes. When I'm stuck in traffic or surrounded by a bunch of other sweaty commuters on a train or subway, I want to listen to relaxing music, not have my blood pressure raised by intentionally provocative radio hosts.

I'm in a Republican bastion. Air America hasn't made it to North Florida...lol.

PatHMV, I do listen to it--talk radio that is. For some reason, it's therapy for me. I love to laugh at people. Since I'm such a considerate, caring person, radio is my outlet to laugh and comment on how many idiots there are in the world who can't have an original thought.

I'll confess, I can't listen to Hannity, period. Just detest the man. Rush is funny...annoying at times, but he likes to laugh and talks about things other than politics. Dr. Laura...lol...I just think it's absolutely hilarious that people call a phsyicist (? I believe) for lifestyle advice. I mean, if they are calling her, they deserve to be laughed at.

It's my laugh therapy.

Rick...to answer your questions about what liberals listen too...guess I didn't do that. I'm not a complete liberal...lol...but I'll listen to NPR as well.

Of the liberal hosts I've heard (and I haven't heard all of Air America's line-up because we don't get it), I haven't seen an engaging personality. Alan Colmes just doesn't excite me. I've seen Franken on TV and he's funny at times, but overall, he's still Stuart Smalley with "Positive Affirmations" to me. (SNL days)

I don't listen to talk radio at all, but when I go to the cable nets I head straight for Jon Stewart and Dennis Miller. Last night I saw Dennis Miller on the Daily Show. Egg-scellent, Smithers!

Air America isn't avilable in DC via radio but I have listened to it via the internet. Randi Rhodes isn't very interesting and the few times I've listened (on Saturdays), it's either a repeat (which means the issue may have been overcome by time) or it's some conspiracy-laden topic.

I'm with Pat, I generallly can't listen to it, because the transparent attempts get callers by saying outrageous things so they'll call in rubs me the wrong way.
#1, I don't WANT to be angry in the first place, and #2 it makes me even angrier that someone is TRYING to make me angry, on purpose.

David Brudnoy was the only talk radio guy I could listen to for more than 5 mintes.

I would like there to be a stronger liberal voice. This is not "liberal bias." This is oppositional bias.

The conservatives run the federal government. We don't really need a bunch of people defending the government. The government can defend itself. Even conservatives should recognize the need to challenge the government. Unfortunately, I think the right, including the right-wing blogosphere, is so totally committed to defending the government that it does not act as a watchdog.

In truth, I'd prefer more centrist opposition instead of liberal opposition. That's what I personally am trying to be--the centrist opposition. But given a choice between liberal opposition and conservative loyalty, I favor the opposition right now.

Out of a "better check it out" mentality I've listened to Air America a couple of times. What I heard was horrible (though I didn't hear Al Franken). But then again I think right wing talk radio is horrible. I do listen to NPR. Its left of center (and I'm not) but I generally like NPR. I do listen to Dan Patrick on ESPN radio occasionally; does that count?

I listen to Imus. He gets real politicos to come on the show, and manages, somehow, to get most of them to be indiscrete. But it's not a political program.

I also listen to NPR, but just for laughs.

FOr Rick looking for more liberal radio - listen oonline to Bernie Ward on KGO 910 www.kgoam810.com
from 10-1AM PAcific time. Probably one of the best.
I also like Randi Rhodes on Air America - very good with the facts and just started listening to Laura Flanders on the weekends.

Isn't Randy Rhodes the only one on Air America who has any prior experience in radio?
I don't understand why they don't get someone like Hightower on. He has plenty of radio experience, good sense and humor.