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(4-8-05) Mike Malloy broadcasts a tape of "Laura Pickles Bush" addressing women in Afghanistan.

(4-11-05) Marc Maron broadcasts today's "Liberal Agenda."

(4-11-05) Marc Maron reads a new excerpt from his "Dream Diary."

(4-11-05) Morning Sedition grief correspondent, "Mort Mortenson" remembers the stories of some late great people and helps the hosts find hope.

(4-11-05) Al Franken and Katherine Lanpher perform another great rendition of the "Oy Oy Oy Show."

(4-12-05) Marc and Mark bust out the I-News 5000 Wi-Fi Headline Translator.

(4-12-05) Marc Maron unleashes today's "Liberal Agenda."

(4-12-05) Marc Maron opens his "Dream Diary" and reads a passage.

(4-12-05) Planet Bush bureau chief "Lawton Smalls" calls in to preach about Tom Delay.

(4-12-05) Al Franken and Katherine Lanpher perform the "Oy Oy Oy Show" for thousands of Air Americans in Memphis, Tennessee.

(4-12-05) Randi Rhodes broadcasts a new advertisement for a new CD titled, "John Bolton's Greatest Hits."

Evangelical Group Promotes Intolerance Against Gays

This week, the Alliance Defense Fund launches a hateful campaign to counter the nationwide Day of Silence-- a student-run effort to raise awareness about anti-gay bias.

US Trade Deficit Hit Record High

The deficit soared to 61.04 billion in Feb. due to surging oil and textile imports. Critics say Bush's trade policies just aren't working and they fear continuing blows to Wall Street. Meanwhile, India and China announced a "strategic parternship" on Monday to basically take over the economic world.

Bolton Denies Pressuring Intelligence Officials

"I didn't seek to have these people fired... I said I lost my trust in them,'' claimed Bush's UN nominee, speaking of intelligence experts who disagreed with him Iran's weapons programs." Carl W. Ford Jr., former intel chief, says Bolton is a "serial abuser".

Negroponte Vows 'Unvarnished Truth' as Intelligence Chief

As for the varnished truth...

Sharon to Bush: Yada, Yada

The Israeli PM said he would continue expanding settlements in the West Bank, in spite of pleas to the contrary by President Bush. Was it a diss? Or are they just playing out a Middle Eastern version of "good cop, bad cop"...

Rumsfeld Warns Iraqi Government On Corruption

"It's important that the new government be attentive to the competence of the people in the ministries," said the man who hired Douglas Feith and Paul Wolfowitz. Now, if only Tom DeLay were to warn Rumsfeld about arrogance, the Rapture could begin.

Ten States Sue EPA Over Mercury Rules

Wisconsin is the latest to sue the federal government over the Clear Skies rule, alleging that there is no rational basis for allowing increased emissions of the toxic metal, and that in fact, any sane society would be doing everything in it's power to further restrict them. Mercury poisoning causes nerve disorders, odd behavior, and symptoms of madness, and is the cause of what was once known as Mad Hatter  syndrome.

Mike Tyson Will Return to Ring

The answer to the question: Can Mad Hatter syndrome be treated with steroids?

President Newt Gingrich

The former speaker tests the waters in New Hampshire. "Why not?", asked the March Hare.

Fear Spreads With Deadly Virus in Angola

With nearly 200 dead, and a 90% fatality rate, the outbreak of the Ebola -like Marbury virus is now the largest ever, and not yet contained.

Videos Challenge Police Charges Against RNC Protesters

Video recordings provide evidence that approximately 400 protesters did not commit a crime and charges against them could not be proved.

Stop Playing Race Card on SS Security, NAACP to Bush

The President's response to statistical data showing that people of color have a shorter life expectancy? Try to convince them they can profit from it by bailing out of SS. Black leaders, speaking with admirable restraint, suggest tackling the health issues causing the inequity.

Andrea Dworkin Dies at 58

Feminist, who wrote about her experience as prostitute, rape victim and battered wife, dies at her Washington home.


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Today on Air America Radio

Morning Sedition

Wake up, write down your dreams and call Morning Sedition, because it's time for the segment the cast and crew like to call the "Dream Diary." Plus, one of the fifty greatest NBA players of all time, CHARLES BARKLEY will sit down with Mark Riley and Marc Maron to discuss his new book titled, "Who's Afraid Of a Large Black Man?" [permalink]

Air America Audio Highlights

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Morning Sedition (April 12th, 2005)
Marc Maron and Mark Riley talk to Reverend Barry Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State about specific Neocons' attempts to sack "activists judges." Listen here

Springer On The Radio (April 12th, 2005)
Jerry Springer talks to some callers about what Americans need to do to kick the oil addiction. Listen here

The Al Franken Show (April 12th, 2005)
Al Franken and Katherine Lanpher talk to Reverend Samuel "Billy" Kyles. Reverend Kyles has been a long time participant in the civil rights movement. He is a pastor of the Monumental Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Listen here

The Randi Rhodes Show (April 12th, 2005)
Randi Rhodes talks about the allegations against Tom Delay and some new Republican "talking points menus" just released today. Listen here

The Majority Report (April 11th, 2005)
Sam Seder and comedian Patton Oswalt swap tales of their awful promotional appearances on local radio stations. Listen here

The Mike Malloy Show (April 11th 2005)
Mike Malloy explains why nothing will be sacred if John Bolton is confirmed as the next U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Listen here

Ring Of Fire (April 9th, 2005)
"An injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Join Mike and his law partner, Fred Levin, as they pay tribute to their late friend and colleague, Johnnie Cochran. Listen here

The Laura Flanders Show(April 9th, 2005)
Laura Flanders interviews Chris Simcox, co-founder of the Minutemen Project, a civilian patrol near the border in Arizona. Listen here

The Laura Flanders Show(April 10th, 2005)
Israeli journalist, Amira Hass talks about what Americans could learn from Israelis about resisting permanent-war and terrorism. Listen here

The Kyle Jason Show (April 9th, 2005)
Kyle Jason and special co-host Doug Doescher talk to Stanley Bennet Clay, author of "In Search of Pretty Young Black Men: A Novel." Listen here

EcoTalk (April 10th, 2005)
Host Betsy Rosenberg chats with Ronald Wright about why the U.S. doesn't learn from its history. Ronald is the author of "A Short History of Progress." Listen here



XM and Air America Announce Long-Term Deal

The nation’s leading satellite radio provider, XM, has signed a new agreement with Air America  Its liberal talk stream, America Left, will be renamed Air America Radio beginning in May and as part of the agreement, XM will become the official satellite radio network for Air America. Danny Goldberg, CEO of Air America Radio, said the decision was easy. “XM was a natural fit to be the official satellite radio network of Air America Radio, given its large subscriber base, numerous distribution channels and demonstrated growth.”


Laura Flanders: It's Time for a Revolution Rerun

"There's a campaign going on against the rule of law itself" say Laura Flanders and Steven Rosenfeld in their latest article on "Republican Vigilantism." Delay, Cornyn, Rumsfeld and the Bushes all coalesce to create a country "run by a mob who's faith is closer to Eric Rudolph's than 'vovus ordo seclorum.'"


Jerry Springer: NYT Profile

"Politics, Yes, but No Fistfights for Jerry Springer on Radio," which appeared in the Business section of the New York Times on April 4, 2005, highlights Jerry's history and future as a political progressive.


Janeane Garofalo: NYT Profile

"And Don't Even Get her Started on the War," which appeared in the Arts and Leisure section of the New York Times on March 27, 2005, traces Janeane's transition from movie star to talk show host.


On the Blogs


On Kurtz: A Letter to the WaPo Ombudsman

Blogger Armando outlines the negligent news coverage by media writer Howard Kurtz on the talking points memo on Terri Schiavo that was already proven to be generated by Republican Sen. Mel Martinez’s office.

DeLay Turns To (His) Ethics Committee

Liberal Oasis cautions that concentrating on Republicans pitted against DeLay may not be the best area of focus.

Poor Ari Fleisher

No one wants to buy his book.

It’s Official: Poland Out of Iraq by End of 2005

“So does this mean that Poland is now part of "old Europe" or how does it all work with these changes? Maybe Rummy can tell us what it all means.”

The Academic Question

On Paul Krugman’s column examining Republican claims that liberal bias keeps Republicans off the faculty roll and in the minority on college campuses.

Bolton Hearings Continued

For all things Bolton.