Research shows that more than
ever before, Americans are getting their everyday news from opinionated
talk radio shows. When you consider that more than 15 million people
listen to Rush Limbaugh alone, it's clear that talk radio is reaching a
significant segment of the general public.

Despite the fact that 61 percent of all talk radio listeners are not
conservative [MediaMark Research, Inc., 2002], a recent survey
conducted by Democracy Radio shows that nearly 90 percent of all
political talk radio programming in America is conservative while only
10 percent is progressive. This means that only one political
perspective is being broadcast on airwaves that are entirely owned by a
very diverse American public.

As a result, damage is clearly being done to America as a civil
society. Conservative talk radio has developed into a hateful rabid
attack machine that systematically and strategically sets out to
demonize those who hold progressive views.  

With the full support of right wing organizations, conservative talk
show hosts now are clearly playing a critical role in shaping the
attitudes of many Americans which, in turn, are having an effect on the
outcome of elections.

It's past time that Americans hear what talk radio currently doesn't offer – the progressive side of political commentary.


Taking Back The Airwaves

Right-wing Conservatives have spent billions of dollars over the last
30 years to achieve dominance on the airwaves and near-complete control
of talk radio.

With 18 hours a day, 5 days a week and 52 weeks of each year filled
with conservative talk, 30 second issue ads cannot compete against the
message delivery of talk radio.

Democracy Radio develops funding to launch new talk shows. It forms
partnerships with radio networks and stations around the country to
launch those shows within the mainstream of commercial radio.


Democracy Radio identifies
talent, develops a formatted show and provides sufficient startup
funding to ensure it has the best possible chance for success in the
radio marketplace. It then establishes a partnership with a reputable
syndicator or radio station to launch the show. The end result is
programming that is entertaining, delivers a progressive message and
strongly competes against its conservative counterparts.

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