Ha! "The O'Franken Factor"

[stopbush]

Al Franken was on TDS last night and said that his new show on Air America is called "The O'Franken Factor." He's really rubbing O'Liely's nose in it! I wonder if he'll try to sue Franken on this one. You can't sue parody.

We all owe Al Franken a large group hug and a big round of applause. He is fearless - a great American.

Thank you, Al!

[handywork]

1. and did you see his Cheney impression...

It was dead on. I can't wait until March 31. It's going to be great.

[stopbush]

5. I hope the LA broadcast somehow reaches us in Vegas. n/t

[IronLionZion]

13. or you can stream it

there will be a web stream.

[easyreader]

14. Air America Web Stream

I went on their site http://www.centralairmedia.com and I'm not seeing anything about the streaming webcast that I've heard about. Considering that they are only in three markets at the moment, including Chicago (woohoo) I'd think they be banging the drum a little louder about this way to access the shows.

Anyone have any more info?

[IronLionZion]

15. Franken said they were streaming and its on the banner

on the DU main page and it was in the press release

[IronLionZion]

16. And I guarantee there will be mirrors to help with bandwidth

[newyawker99]

31. Hi easyreader!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Cat Atomic]

2. I *love* his show's title.

It's a daily stick in Bill O'Reilley's eye. I'll bet it burns that guy up, too. He's paranoid.

[sendero]

18. That guy...

.... has got to be the biggest pompous ass on TV. What could be sweeter than having Franken take him down a few pegs! :)

[Toucano]

19. He also has a "Zero Spin Zone"

which should further annoy O'Liely.

What a hoot!

[sniffa]

3. here, here!

aL franken (his book) Lit the fire under me. if you'd Like more franken discussion check out our (the franken peeps) board:
http://alfrankenweb.com/forum/index.php

shameLess pLug, i know.

[rhino47]

4. Hi Sniffa welcome to du

:hi::hi::hi::hi::hi::hi::hi::hi::hi::hi::hi::hi:

[tandot]

6. Hi Sniffa

welcome

I have his "Lies and the lying liars who tell them" book

I loved it.

Wasn't he on the Daily Show yesterday? They'll bring it again tonight at 6 pm where I live. I can't wait to see it.

[lazarus]

8. Hey

Is this footsniffa from over there? If so, this is the lazarus from ungodly politics. Howdy, and welcome!

[sniffa]

9. hi everybuddy

and yes Lazarus it's me, 'footsniffa'... that name was aLready taken. so here, i'm just sniffa. :P

[lazarus]

21. Hi, Dr Nick!

Glad to have you around! We need more cross-board pollination. Y'all getting exciting about the Big Launch?

[sniffa]

22. the big Launch

heLL yeah i'm excited. our LiL band of misfits may be having a smaLL piece of his show too... that wouLd be even more exciting.

and i agree on the cross-poLLination.. there's aLready quite a few of the franken peeps here. :D

[lazarus]

25. Well

make sure Al knows about us, too. We had a big presence on Mike Malloy's show (some of us were good friends of Mike's, too), and are frequent callers to a lot of shows.

[Skittles]

26. HEY LAZ

DON'T LEAVE US HANGING; what's the story behind you and SNIFFA ? :o

[lazarus]

27. Oh, that

He stumbled across my blog, left a comment, mentioned there was also a 'lazarus' at frankenweb.com, turned out not to be me, he posted a link to a post I made on my blog over there, I've taken to lurking there a bit, he's over here now, etc. Small world sort of thing.

:D

[sniffa]

28. smaLL whirLed

c'mon Lazarus... you can teLL them the truth.

i'm pissed... air america was originaLLy going to air in boston and Last i heard they don't have a station yet. if they're smart, they'LL get their website up and running soon with streaming capabiLities.

[xultar]

20. Welcome to DU sniffa! n/t

[NicoleM]

7. If Sirius picks up Air America

I doubt my radio will ever be on any other channel.

[RoundRockD]

10. Air America

Live streaming of Air America Radio shows, along with show archives, will be available at http://www.airamericaradio.com. Air America Radio is in negotiations with satellite television and satellite radio providers.

[jean]

11. Air America has a big banner ad at the top of DU's front page! Yay!

[oc2002]

12. would of been great if I could hear it, but its not in the DC/VA area.

Not sure if it will be aired close enough to get this station. I think its limited syndication is a draw back, but its a start.

Why not call it Liberal instead of Progressive?

[buycitgo]

23. hey! belated welcome to DU! I lived in Arlington for 15 years

John Marshall Drive

Highland st.....near Rt 50

Vernon st, near Glebe/WashBlvd (tore that one down)

11th st off WashBlvd/George Mason

miss it

ever go to Lebanese Taverna?

[tom_paine]

17. Yes, if anyone knows Al they should send him this thread link

Just in case they do, here's my piece:

Thank you, Al Franken, for everything you do, everything you have done, and everything you're going to do.

You are a True Patriot and Hero, sir!

:toast: :toast: :toast:

[Mari333]

24. more

I’m so happy that Air America Radio will be on in three battleground states, New York, Illinois and California….no wait…those aren’t the battleground states. What the hell are we doing?” said Franken.
Air America Radio has signed actress and comedienne Janeane Garofalo, hip hop icon Chuck D, radio personality Randi Rhodes, and political humorist Sam Seder to join Franken at the network. Environmental activist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., “The Daily Show” co-creator Lizz Winstead, and business-of-the-media analyst on the public radio program “Marketplace” Martin Kaplan will also join the network.

The network has unveiled its current weekday and weekend line-up:

Monday-Friday

Uprising: 6:00-9:00am

This is a fast paced morning show that will entertain and engage audiences with wit and political satire. It will feature the latest news, offering up to-the-minute interviews with newsmakers, analysis and strong opinions.

Co-Host: Marc Maron

Co-host: Sue Ellicott

Co-host: Mark Riley


Unfiltered: 9:00am- 12:00pm

Air America’s midmorning program is a showcase for conversation about the political and culture state of the union. Unfiltered introduces listeners to fresh new voices not available in mainstream media.

Co-host: Lizz Winstead

Co-host: Chuck D

Co-host: Laura Flanders

The O’ Franken Factor: 12:00-3:00pm

Relentless, pure satire, delivered by the leading political humorist of this generation. With his partner, longtime radio host Katherine Lanpher, this will be three hours of fearless barbs, sketches, and interviews with newsmakers and characters who have lived, up until now, only in Al’s fertile imagination. He’s no policy wonk, but this best-selling author and veteran of Saturday Night Live, is devoting his energy to fighting back against rightwing propaganda with hard evidence and facts.

Host: Al Franken

Co-host: Katherine Lanpher

Producer: Billy Kimball

The Randi Rhodes Show: 3:00-7:00pm

Randi Rhodes has spent the last 20 years burning up the airwaves in southern Florida with her pointed and provocative brand of talk radio. Combining live interview, call-in and commentary, Randi engages her audience with a passionate presentation.

Host: Randi Rhodes

So What Else is News?: 7:00-8:00pm

Based in Los Angeles, this is a one-hour program showcasing the intersection of politics, media and popular culture. This program will feature analysis and reports from the presidential campaign, as well as a daily reporters’ roundtable on how the news of the day is affected and reflected by the media. Marty will also cover the spinning of the news with a regular segment called “The Corrections.” This is also the place to hear the political voice of Hollywood, with celebrity guest interviews from the entertainment industries.

Host: Marty Kaplan

The Majority Report: 8:00pm-11:00pm

This program will introduce new, younger voices and opinions, with live guests from the world of politics, the arts and entertainment.

Host: Janeane Garofalo

Co-host: Sam Seder

Saturday and Sunday

Air America Radio’s weekend line-up will offer more original programming, like Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Mike Papatanio’s “Champions of Justice,” a program that brings a fresh and entertaining perspective to talk radio from the top legal and social issues focused minds in the country. Additional programming will include Best-of Air America Radio and Best-of-O’Franken Factor as well as other original programming to be announced soon.

“Air America Radio will be available immediately in top markets across the country, and our distribution channels will continue to expand in the coming months via affiliation agreements with partner stations across the land,” said Air America Radio President Jon Sinton.

Air America Radio will debut its programming on radio stations WLIB (AM 1190am) in New York, WNTD (AM 950) in Chicago and KBLA (AM 1580) in Los Angeles and a station in San Francisco to be named before launch.

[kodi]

29. i trust it will be "fair and balanced"

hehe.

[gulliver]

30. Will they archive it so we can hear it later?

I have to be at work from 12:00 to 3:00, but I really don't want to miss this.

[knight_of_the_star]

32. I can't wait!

I hope my car radio can pick up the signal in North SD County!

[knight_of_the_star]

33. He will still try anyway

Remember how O'Lielly persuaded Faux News to sue over Al using Fair and Balance on the cover of Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them? I'm willing to bet that O'Lielly will get this rubbed in his face. Not that he doesn't deserve it lol ;).