Clear Channels links with Fox News Radio

[David Tomm]

I doubt that CC's liberal talkers will fall under this directive for 
obvious reasons.  Those stations are airing Air America news which fits 
that format better.  I wouldn't be surprised if some of CC's left 
leaning stations pick up Alan Colmes though.   However, CC's mainstream 
and right-wing talkers probably will make the switch.  Right now that 
wouldn't affect Boston, but I could see WTAG/Worcester and 
WGIR/Manchester (and it's simulcast partners) switching over.  
WHJJ/Providence does run some Air America programming, but there are 
also local shows and Imus, so who knows if they'll pick up Fox or not.

--Dave Tomm
"Mike Thomas"

On Dec 6, 2004, at 11:57 AM, Bob Nelson wrote:

>
> According to a Wall Street Journal article, Clear Channel has signed a 
> five year deal with Fox News to become their primary news provider.
>
> "...as many as 172 of Clear Channel's news and talk stations could 
> eventually carry Fox" newscasts and programs by the likes of Alan
> Colmes. Right now WRKO is Boston's Fox News Radio affiliate (and
> the Colmes show is not heard at all here); not sure if this means
> that the newscasts, etc., will switch to CC-owned Air America
> affiliates WKOX and WXKS.