JOURNAL ARTICLE

WHY AIR AMERICA FAILED: The liberal attempt to counter Rush Limbaugh on the airwaves was too little, too late.

  • Published In: Jacobin Magazine, 2025, n. 56. P. 117 1 of 3

  • Database: Sociology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: ZICKGRAF, RYAN 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the rise and fall of Air America, a liberal talk radio network founded in 2004 to counter conservative voices like Rush Limbaugh. Despite attracting notable personalities like Janeane Garofalo and Al Franken, the network struggled due to financial mismanagement and inconsistent content. While it garnered a dedicated following, Air America ultimately shut down in 2010, highlighting the challenges of liberal media in a predominantly conservative radio landscape. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Jacobin Magazine. 2025/01, Issue 56, p117
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2470-6930
  • Accession Number:182491273
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