No longer will talk radio be dominated by the ultra-conservatives voices of Rush, Hannity and their ilk. Beginning on March 31, “Air America” goes on the air! This is the long awaited liberal talk radio station. In New York, it will air on WLIB (1190 AM). Highlights will include Al Franken’s noon – 3 pm timeslot. His show will be called “The O’Franken Factor.” I’m sure O’Reilly will not be pleased. Also, comedian Janeane Garafolo gets the 8 pm – 11 pm timeslot with her show “The Majority Report.” And Robert Kennedy Jr. will get a weekend show. I’ll certainly tune in from time to time. Now all we need is for them to get on the air in swing state markets!
John McCain made some news yesterday. When a reporter asked him about the prospect of being Kerry’s running mate, McCain refused to rule it out. They have gotten along very well in the Senate due to their Vietnam experiences and there is no love lost between Bush and McCain. But the idea that McCain would even consider switching parties had to be jarring news to the G.O.P. The good senator from Arizona is highly respected by most Americans, including those who are independents. A Kerry-McCain ticket would be devastating. But it won’t happen. A Kerry-Tom Brokow ticket... that could be good too!
It’s time for my weekly “Survivor” predictions. In Chapera, Boston Rob and Amber have made an alliance with Rupert and Jenna. They also have an alliance with Big Tom. Only Alicia is left out. Rather than betray one of their alliances this early, they should opt to vote Alicia out. Then Rob and Amber can keep their options open as they head into a merge. In Mogo Mogo, Lex has emerged as the power player. He seems to have alliances with everyone and everyone trusts him so far. Colby is on thin ice though. He’s already rubbed Jerri, Shi Ann and Kathy the wrong way. Ethan is also weary of him since Colby presents tough competition. Since Colby was a master at winning immunities in Australia, I think they’ll want to get rid of him before the merge happens. Therefore, depending on who loses the challenge tonight, I predict that either Alicia or Colby will be voted out.
