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04/14/2004 Archived Entry: "On the Air America dustup..."
On the air America dustup...
Drudge started reporting that AA bounced a check - which certain stations like WLS in Chicago and certain broadcasters like Pigboy Limbaugh dutifully repeated. Turns out that's not exactly the truth.
Air America, summarily booted today off stations in Los Angeles and Chicago for reportedly bouncing a check, is seeking a legal injunction that would return the fledgling liberal network to the airwaves. Air America filed the below breach of contract lawsuit this afternoon in New York State Supreme Court. The complaint alleges that Multicultural Radio Broadcasting, which owns WNTD in Chicago and KBLA in Santa Monica, improperly yanked the network from its Windy City perch over a dispute involving the California station. Air America, which contends that it has "paid all amounts due" for the leasing of airtime on WNTD, has petitioned for a temporary restraining order that would return shows like "The O'Franken Factor" to the dial.
And in case you're wondering where Mr. Liu's political loyalties lie, here's a list of his contributions:
4/26/1999 LIU, ARTHUR $1,000 National Assn of Broadcast NEW YORK,NY 10013 MULTICULTURAL RADIO
10/12/1999 LIU, YVONNE $1,000 Bush, George W NEW YORK,NY 10128 MULTICULTURAL RADIO
10/13/1999 LIU, YVONNE $1,000 Giuliani, Rudolph W NEW YORK,NY 10128 MULTICULTURAL ORG
5/16/2000 LIU, ARTHUR $1,000 National Assn of Broadcast NEW YORK,NY 10013 WPAT-AM
6/30/2000 LIU, ARTHUR $1,000 Lazio, Rick A WKDM/WNWK
6/30/2000 LIU, YVONNE S Y $1,000 Lazio, Rick A
9/14/2000 LIU, YVONNE S $1,500 Republican National Cmte NEW YORK,NY 10128
4/6/2001 LIU, YVONNE S $500 National Republican Congre NEW YORK,NY 10128
5/7/2003 LIU, ARTHUR MR $1,000 National Assn of Broadcast NEW YORK,NY 10013 WPAT-AM/MULTICULTURAL
That 'National Association of Broadcasters' PAC's donations reads like Hannity's guest list.
Update from air America here. Funny.
Oh, and screw you, Drudge. wrong again. Just felt like saying that.
Replies: 7 people speak up
Arthur Liu is suddenly incommunicado. AP and others are picking up the story, and AAR is right there telling its side of the story. Liu, who was nice and chatty earlier today is now nowhere to be found.
Wow - already AAR has a tale of intrigue and scandal under their belt. They're bound for greatness!
Nice job on the financial report there, Stranger...
Posted by Hoffmania! @ 04/14/2004 06:25 PM NY
You are AWESOME! heard you call Randi!
Posted by A fan @ 04/14/2004 06:35 PM NY
WLS Chicago hit its peak in the mid 1960s with Larry "Superjock" Lujack, and has been headed downhill ever since.
Outside of radio, Lujack's major accomplishment in life was to get a question answered by Cecil "Straight Dope" Adams. Larry asked "How deep IS whale shit anyway?" and Cecil's answer seems on topic here:
Whale excrement is largely liquid in consistency and thus, like Top 40 radio and other effluvia, has little substance and no depth.
Posted by Xan @ 04/14/2004 08:27 PM NY
Air America's lawyer called "Unfiltered" from the Courthouse as he was filling the injunction. he mentioned that Liu is defended by ted Olson's old law firm.
Coincidence? I think not.
Posted by Robbedvoter @ 04/15/2004 01:07 PM NY
Where is the FCC on this action????
Discrimination is here.
Don't let go of this,chew Liu a new orifice.
Posted by Art @ 04/15/2004 03:18 PM NY
Seems like another right wing attack on free speech. Wake up America, take back our country. Move on
Posted by Ron @ 04/16/2004 05:58 PM NY
Seems like another right wing attack on free speech. Wake up America, take back our country. Move on
Posted by Ron @ 04/16/2004 05:58 PM NY
