Today's discussion included the factoids that 91% of talk radio is conservative – not because the public wants it this way, but because of the orchestrated effort and infusion of money by the conservative right.  The shows are not news, but are entertainment programming.  Their purpose is to stir listeners up, and make them angry because some people like to be angry.  This works to the station owner's benefit because this helps the station (surprise) make money. 

So if you're looking to listen to someone who knows how to tell the truth, Howard Dean joins Randi today live. You cannot hear Randi over the airwaves anywhere in Iowa, you have to livestream her.  There are several online places you can find her, but I go to:  progressivetalk1150.  Randi's show is on afternoons at 2-5 cst.  You can also listen to Stephanie Miller mornings, followed by Thom Hartmann.  Ron Reagan, Jr. has a show late afternoons.  Robert F. Kennedy Jr. does an environmental program Saturdays 9pm-12am.  Keep Hope Alive With Rev. Jesse Jackson Sunday 9pm-11pm.

There is much information delivered on these programs that is not available on msm.  It is a crime that we get none of this over the publicly owned airwaves in Iowa, just the constant drum beat of right-wing lies and drivel on over 90% of the stations. What an incredible, tragic, waste of a public resource.  Can you imagine what we could get done if truth were delivered in the same quantity as lies?  These stations that air only right-wing propaganda, with no opposing view, are not honoring their obligation to serve the public interest. 

If you haven't yet, check these progressive programs out online. There are interesting guests that do not regularly appear on TV talk shows, and when members of congress appear, they are asked real questions (not just the GOP sound-byte questions and framing)  and guests are much more candid than they are on TV on CNN, MSNBC, FOX, etc.  

Listen, then please help get more progressive programming on the air in Iowa.  It's not just so we can enjoy these shows for ourselves, it is to counter-balance conservative talk which is influencing and dumbing down the public.  

You can help by signing the petition at: progressive talk for Iowa.  Then contact your local station and tell them you want balanced programming, not just Beck, Limbaugh, Hannity, Savage, etc.