Left with no funny

I hope the creators of Air America read David Shaw’s critical column (“All-Left Radio Is Lacking the Right Stuff for Success,” April 18) and try to understand what they are doing wrong before they bore themselves right off the air. Shaw’s perception of their “aren’t we funny and smarter” attitudes is the most annoying aspect of their programming, especially since they aren’t very funny or very original at all. I was looking forward to a left-wing edge to match the right side of the political knife of radio but these guys are duller than a plastic sword.

Rick Doehring

Studio City

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David Shaw’s critique of Air America is, sadly, on target. What hurts is the thought of all the snickering this must evoke in right-wing listeners, if there are any. I had hoped for a modicum of unbiased, intelligent comments on today’s myriad problems.

Maybe next war.

Bill Robbins

Los Angeles