Liberal radio network on tap
A group planning a liberal-leaning radio network says the idea hasn’t caught on in previous attempts because it wasn’t marketed properly and wasn’t entertaining enough.
Venture capitalists from Chicago and an Atlanta radio executive are behind an effort to start just such a radio network that would offer an alternative to conservative talk show hosts such as Rush Limbaugh.
“We believe this is a tremendous business opportunity,” Atlanta radio executive Jon Sinton said.
Sinton, who would be the network’s chief executive, added, “There are so many right-wing talk shows, we think it’s created a hole in the market you could drive a truck through.”
The group consists of investors who have financially supported Democratic candidates.
Hoping to start the network by this fall, they are talking with comedian and author Al Franken about working with the network, and hope to attract other entertainers and political guests. They are initially investing $10 million while hoping for assistance from like-minded entrepreneurs.
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