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The Randi Rhodes Show
GenreProgressive talk radio
Running timeWeekdays: 2 hours (Eastern) (3:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
Country of originUnited States
Home station
SyndicatesProgressiveVoices - Dark Horse Broadcasting
StarringRandi Rhodes
Recording studioPalm Beach County, Florida
Original release
  • 1992 (local)
  • March 31, 2004 (national)
  • Online July 5, 2016
Websiterandirhodes

The Randi Rhodes Showis atalk radioshow hosted byRandi Rhodes.The show combines herprogressivepolitical commentary with listener participation and live interviews. It was originally broadcast onAir America Radio,Nova M Radio,andPremiere Networks.The show ended with Premiere on May 16, 2014.[1][2]The show returned on Monday, June 6, 2016 as a podcast through randirhodes.

History

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Randi Rhodes (2008)

The Randi Rhodes Showwas a local program onWIODinMiamiin 1992 and moved toWJNOinWest Palm Beach, Floridain 1994. On March 31, 2004, the program made its national debut on theAir America Radionetwork. In 2005, theAnti-Defamation Leaguereprimanded Rhodes for comparingHurricane Katrinarefugees withHolocaustvictims.[3][4]The show ran for four hours until September 2006, when it was reduced to three hours.

Suspension

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Despite what Air America stated, Randi Rhodes contended that she was not suspended for comments made about Hillary Clinton. In an appearance onLarry King Livefollowing her departure from Air America, Rhodes explained that the reason for her suspension was not really about the stand-up performance, but rather a ploy to force Rhodes to renegotiate her contract. Rhodes alleged that unless she renegotiated her contract to remove a right in her contract that did not allow Air America to fire her, she would never be permitted to return to the air. Air America suspended her until a settlement could be reached concerning the contract which was still in place and had an additional year to run. In the interim, Air America management decided to conduct market research to assess her value to the company. According to Rhodes, it was Air America who issued the press release that called attention to the video of her performance in San Francisco simply as a way to gauge her audience loyalty and her value to the network. According to Rhodes, Air America soon asked her to return to the air, with an offer of more money but still holding to the condition that she had to amend her contract. Rhodes refused and left Air America because of the stalemate over the new contract.[5]

On April 9, 2008, Air America Radio CEO Charlie Kireker issued a press release stating that Rhodes was leaving the network, in the aftermath of a brief suspension following a controversial live appearance in San Francisco.[6]One of her affiliates,KKGNinSan Francisco, California,immediately announced that they would continue airing her show.[7]

Nova M Radio (2008-09)

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Randi Rhodes broadcasts from the Democratic National Convention in 2008.

On April 10, 2008,Nova M Radioannounced thatThe Randi Rhodes Showwould join its radio network, which also syndicatedThe Mike Malloy Show.During the first broadcast on April 14, 2008, Rhodes went into detail concerning the events surrounding her suspension. She described what happened as "a great radio story and I've heard some great radio stories in my day."[8]The Randi Rhodes show returned to the airwaves on April 21, 2008 on 23 affiliate stations,[9]compared to Air America's 60 affiliates.[10]As of May 5, 2008, the show was heard on 28 stations, includingXM 167,the Air America channel on XM Radio.

She also reiterated in this same episode that the issue with Air America was primarily about Air America's new owners demanding her contract be amended to remove her walk-away clause, and that another issue was her high salary.[11]

However, Rhodes stopped broadcasting on Nova M on February 3, 2009, with shows hosted byNancy Skinneruntil the closing of the network. A statement from one of the Nova M network owners appeared on their official website, but offered no explanation, claiming terms of Rhodes' contract.The Randi Rhodes ShowWeb site was temporarily inaccessible on February 16, 2009 but returned online later that day with the following statement:

To all:

Nova M Radio has not yet corrected the problem that has kept me off the air despite my strong desire and readiness to broadcast my show. Respecting the employer-employee relationship that has existed between nova m and me, and expecting the solution to be quickly achieved, details of the triggering event were withheld in good faith. But I can tell you this much: Any statement implicating me as being in any way responsible for the disruption in The Randi Rhodes Show is patently false.

This entire situation is solely within the control of Nova M.

In light of most recent developments, my show will be seeking a new home. I would ask for your continued patience and indulgence in respecting my rights during this time. Your unwavering support is cherished. Thank you.

RANDI RHODES

Nova M ceased operations a few days later.[citation needed]

Premiere Radio Networks (2009-14)

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Randi Rhodes and talk show host, Mike Malloy

On April 23, 2009,The Randi Rhodes Showbecame part of thePremiere Radio Networksaffiliate network. Premiere announced that Rhodes would be joining the network beginning May 11, 2009, and would air daily in the 3-6 PM Eastern time slot.[12]The show was based out of Washington, D.C. and can be heard on XM Satellite Radio's 'Talk Radio' channel 168.

In March 2010, WJNO replaced Rhodes withThe Schnitt Show,andWBZTbegan carrying the Rhodes show live in her local West Palm Beach area.[13]WJNO continued to play Randi Rhodes on tape delay in evenings.

The Randi Rhodes Showended on May 16, 2014.[14][15]

Dark Horse Broadcasting (June 2016)

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As of February 11, 2016, Randi Rhodes started a Kickstarter campaign to return, this time her show appears to not be returning to radio, but live streaming on the internet. Her Kickstarter campaign raised $152,064. According to her Kickstarter page entry on May 5, 2016, the Randi Rhodes Show returned on Monday, June 6, 2016.[16]Construction of new studios in South Florida delayed her first broadcast.

The Randi Rhodes Show can now be heard and seen live weekdays from 3 to 5pm ET via Periscope,Progressive Voices Networkwith theirappand Randi's -YouTube,Facebook,Tuneinpages, as apaid podcastto subscribers, and is also available on Free Speech TV - DishTV (ch. 9415), DirecTV (ch. 348), Roku, AppleTV & Sling. The following radio stations have the Randi Rhodes Show on tape deal: Minneapolis, MN: 950 KTFN (10p-Mid.)[19.] San Bernardino: 102.3/1050 KCAA (2-3p) [20.] Santa Fe, NM: 103.7/1260 KTRC (6-8p) [21.] San Francisco, CA: 910 KKSF (5-7p) [22.]

Music

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References

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  1. ^"Premiere: Randi Rhodes Show to End May 16th".
  2. ^radioinkA statement from a Premiere spokesperson said:Archived2014-04-26 at theWayback Machine"I can confirm Randi Rhodes has decided to end her national radio program."
  3. ^Brenna, Susan (November 13, 2005)."They Look Nothing Like Rush Limbaugh".The New York Times.RetrievedFebruary 10,2012.
  4. ^"ADL Letter to Air America Radio".Anti-Defamation League. September 26, 2005.RetrievedFebruary 10,2012.
  5. ^"Transcript ofLarry King Live,April 10, 2008 ".Transcripts.cnn. 2008-04-10.Retrieved2009-07-17.
  6. ^"LTR - The alternative media resource: Rhodes coming back, with or without Air America".Ltradio.blogspot. 2008-04-09.Retrieved2009-07-17.
  7. ^"Green 960 Online & Radio: My Progressive Community".Green960.Retrieved2009-07-17.
  8. ^http://novamnetwork /podcasts/rhodes/premium/RhodesShow-(14-04-2008)-lo.mp3,April 14, 2008 (requires paid subscription)
  9. ^Nova M Radio Affiliates,April 15, 2008
  10. ^Air America StationsArchived2008-05-07 at theWayback Machine,April 15, 2008
  11. ^Shea, Danny (April 10, 2008)."Randi Rhodes on Larry King via Huffington Post".Huffingtonpost.Retrieved2009-07-17.
  12. ^"Premiere Radio Networks Syndicates 'Randi Rhodes'".Premiere Radio Networks. 2009-04-23.Retrieved2009-05-13.
  13. ^"Rhodes Off WJNO, Continues On WBZT".All Access Music Group. March 4, 2010.RetrievedMarch 4,2012.
  14. ^"Premiere: Randi Rhodes Show to End May 16th".
  15. ^radioinkA statement from a Premiere spokesperson said:Archived2014-04-26 at theWayback Machine"I can confirm Randi Rhodes has decided to end her national radio program."
  16. ^Kickstarter Entry from May 5, 2016"The Randi Rhodes Air Force will launch the first offensive on June 6, 2016 just one day before the final primary in California."
  17. ^"Randi Rhodes: Rusty Warren - Bounce Your Boobies".YouTube.
  18. ^Paula Span (2004-09-12)."Radio Waves".The Washington Post.Washington, D.C.ISSN0190-8286.OCLC1330888409.

[19.]https:// am950radio /events/the-randi-rhodes-show/

[20.] https://santafe /shows/the-randi-rhodes-show/

[21.]http:// kcaaradio /fullschedule.html

[22.]https://radioinsight /headlines/178028/randi-rhodes-takes-afternoons-at-kksf/

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