May 28, 2005

Al Sharpton Takes on Talk Radio

For those of you who may have missed the article in yesterday's NY Post, Al Sharpton has big plans to become an afternoon drive talk radio host.

Why the sudden interest?

"Talk radio is dominated by right-wingers," he said, "and we need someone on the other side who is balanced and can give a forum for everybody."

Air America, pal, Air America. And note, it's not exactly burning up the Arbitron ratings system.

He says if his show was on the air right now he'd be talking about Iraq, Social Security and his favorite topic, the recent comment by Mexican president Vicente Fox regarding the jobs in America "not even blacks" will take.

All I can say to the good Reverend is, good luck...you'll need it. (I wonder when the last time Reverend Sharpton ever preached was? Anyone?)

Brian Maloney over at Radio Equalizer has an informative analysis on Sharpton's chances in the talk radio arena.

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