Springer on the Radio
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Springer on the Radio was an American
radio program broadcast from WCKY
and later WSAI
in Cincinnati
from January 17, 2005 to December 5, 2006 and syndicated nationally on the Air America Radio
network from April 1, 2005 to September 18, 2006 when it moved to Air America syndication, meaning that it was still syndicated nationally, but not on the Air America network lineup. It was hosted by Jerry Springer
, best known as a TV talk show host. Springer is a former Democrat
ic politician
(formerly Cincinnati’s mayor
) still active in the party organization. His radio show focused on the day's news
with a liberal and progressive
standpoint. It aired on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET
on select Air America radio stations. The theme on all Friday shows was called Freedom Fridays, allowing callers to talk about whatever topic they desired. On the other days of the week, callers were only allowed to comment on what Springer was discussing.
in the early 1990s hosting The Jerry Springer Show
, setting the standard of so-called 'Trash TV'. Springer on the Radio is produced with a higher quality level compared to The Jerry Springer Show. The program's comments and general standpoint overwhelmingly favors the Democratic Party
and viewpoints considered liberal in the American political
spectrum.
Springer on the Radio, along with other talk shows broadcast on the Air America Radio network, arose to counterattack the perceived radio hegemony of conservative talk show hosts such as Rush Limbaugh
and Sean Hannity
. Over the years, Jerry Springer has shown an interest in running for either the United States Senate
or the governorship in Ohio. His decision to host a serious liberal radio show might be due to a desire to distance himself from his TV show, which he himself considered ‘stupid’. Such action gives Springer the possibility to prove to the older generations that, while his TV show (which appeals primarily to younger adults) was empty-minded, he may nevertheless be well-suited to representing citizens.
Springer on the Radio reached a height of 53 affiliates. It did not have nearly as many when the show reached its last day on air. USA Today
reported that the show had "about two dozen" stations on its last day. Some of these stations are listed below.
Satellite/Other
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
radio program broadcast from WCKY
WCKY (AM)
WCKY is an AM radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, broadcasting at 1530 kHz with 50,000 watts, and its transmitter is located in nearby Villa Hills, Kentucky. It is a class A clear channel station, sharing the frequency with KFBK in Sacramento, and can be heard, particularly at night, over most...
and later WSAI
WSAI
WSAI is an AM radio station broadcasting out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Its studios are in the Towers of Kenwood building next to I-71 in the Kenwood section of Sycamore Township and its transmitter is located in Mount Healthy.WSAI is known as "Fox Sports 1360," including The Dan Patrick Show and The...
in Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
from January 17, 2005 to December 5, 2006 and syndicated nationally on the Air America Radio
Air America Radio
Air America was an American radio network specializing in progressive talk programming...
network from April 1, 2005 to September 18, 2006 when it moved to Air America syndication, meaning that it was still syndicated nationally, but not on the Air America network lineup. It was hosted by Jerry Springer
Jerry Springer
Gerald Norman "Jerry" Springer is a British-born American television presenter, best known as host of the tabloid talk show The Jerry Springer Show since its debut in 1991...
, best known as a TV talk show host. Springer is a former Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
ic politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
(formerly Cincinnati’s mayor
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
) still active in the party organization. His radio show focused on the day's news
News
News is the communication of selected information on current events which is presented by print, broadcast, Internet, or word of mouth to a third party or mass audience.- Etymology :...
with a liberal and progressive
Progressivism in the United States
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standpoint. It aired on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET
North American Eastern Time Zone
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on select Air America radio stations. The theme on all Friday shows was called Freedom Fridays, allowing callers to talk about whatever topic they desired. On the other days of the week, callers were only allowed to comment on what Springer was discussing.
Political Aspects
Jerry Springer gained national popularityPopularity
Popularity is the quality of being well-liked or common, or having a high social status. Popularity figures are an important part of many people's personal value systems and form a vital component of success in people-oriented fields such as management, politics, and entertainment, among...
in the early 1990s hosting The Jerry Springer Show
The Jerry Springer Show
The Jerry Springer Show is a syndicated television tabloid talk show hosted by Jerry Springer, a former politician, broadcast in the United States and other countries...
, setting the standard of so-called 'Trash TV'. Springer on the Radio is produced with a higher quality level compared to The Jerry Springer Show. The program's comments and general standpoint overwhelmingly favors the Democratic Party
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
and viewpoints considered liberal in the American political
Politics of the United States
The United States is a federal constitutional republic, in which the President of the United States , Congress, and judiciary share powers reserved to the national government, and the federal government shares sovereignty with the state governments.The executive branch is headed by the President...
spectrum.
Springer on the Radio, along with other talk shows broadcast on the Air America Radio network, arose to counterattack the perceived radio hegemony of conservative talk show hosts such as Rush Limbaugh
Rush Limbaugh
Rush Hudson Limbaugh III is an American radio talk show host, conservative political commentator, and an opinion leader in American conservatism. He hosts The Rush Limbaugh Show which is aired throughout the U.S. on Premiere Radio Networks and is the highest-rated talk-radio program in the United...
and Sean Hannity
Sean Hannity
Sean Hannity is an American radio and television host, author, and conservative political commentator. He is the host of The Sean Hannity Show, a nationally syndicated talk radio show that airs throughout the United States on Premiere Radio Networks. Hannity also hosts a cable news show, Hannity,...
. Over the years, Jerry Springer has shown an interest in running for either the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
or the governorship in Ohio. His decision to host a serious liberal radio show might be due to a desire to distance himself from his TV show, which he himself considered ‘stupid’. Such action gives Springer the possibility to prove to the older generations that, while his TV show (which appeals primarily to younger adults) was empty-minded, he may nevertheless be well-suited to representing citizens.
Stations
TerrestrialSpringer on the Radio reached a height of 53 affiliates. It did not have nearly as many when the show reached its last day on air. USA Today
USA Today
USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. It was founded by Al Neuharth. The newspaper vies with The Wall Street Journal for the position of having the widest circulation of any newspaper in the United States, something it previously held since 2003...
reported that the show had "about two dozen" stations on its last day. Some of these stations are listed below.
- San Diego, CA: 1360 KLSDKLSDKLSD is a sports station based in San Diego, California. The sports programming began on November 12, 2007. Previously, KLSD's format was progressive talk radio....
- San Luis Obispo, CA: 1340 KYNSKYNSKYNS is a radio station broadcasting a talk radio format. Licensed to San Luis Obispo, California, USA, it serves the San Luis Obispo area. The station is currently owned by Mapleton Communications, LLC.-History:...
- Santa Barbara, CA: 1340 KCLU
- Detroit, MI: 1310 WDTW (AM)WDTW (AM)WDTW is a Detroit-area radio station, operating at 1310 kHz with 5,000 watts. The station is owned by Clear Channel Communications and airs mostly syndicated progressive talk radio programs....
- Sarasota, FL: 1450 WSRQ
- Chicago, ILChicagoChicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
: 850 WCPT (AM)WCPT (AM)WCPT is a progressive talk radio station licensed to Willow Springs, Illinois, and serving the Chicago area. The station carries programming from Dial Global. WCPT is owned by Newsweb Corporation.... - Portland, ME: 870 WMTW (AM)WLVPWLVP is a radio station broadcasting an Oldies format. Licensed to Gorham, Maine, USA, it serves southern Maine, including Portland. The station is currently owned by Nassau Broadcasting and is simulcasted with WLAM .-History:...
- Ann Arbor, MI: 1290 WLBY
- New York, NY: 1600 WWRLWWRLWWRL is a radio station in New York City, broadcasting at 1600 kHz AM owned by Access.1 Communications. Since September 1, 2006, its format has been progressive talk radio...
- Santa Fe, NM: 1260 KTRC
- Cincinnati, OH: 1360 WSAIWSAIWSAI is an AM radio station broadcasting out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Its studios are in the Towers of Kenwood building next to I-71 in the Kenwood section of Sycamore Township and its transmitter is located in Mount Healthy.WSAI is known as "Fox Sports 1360," including The Dan Patrick Show and The...
- Memphis, TN: 680 WWTQ
- Austin, TX: 1600 KOKEKokeA was a noble ranking below a daimyo in Japan during the Edo period. Their lands were assessed at less than ten thousand koku, making them ineligible for the rank of daimyo.Unlike hatamoto, whose duties were military, the kōke had certain privileged missions...
- Corpus Christi, TX: 1150 KCCT
- El Paso, TX: 1650 KHRO
- Brattleboro, VT: 1490 WKVT (AM)WKVT (AM)WKVT is a radio station licensed to serve Brattleboro, Vermont. The station is owned by Saga Communications and licensed to Saga Communications of New England, LLC. It airs a News/Talk format....
- Burlington, VT: 1070 WTWKWTWKWTWK is a radio station broadcasting a business talk format. Licensed to Plattsburgh, New York, USA, the station serves the Burlington-Plattsburgh area. The station is currently owned by Radio Broadcasting Services, Inc..-History:...
Satellite/Other
- XM Radio: Channel 167; Springer on the Radio was taken off XM Radio after it was moved to Air America Syndication
- Online at www.airamericaradio.com