Axe falls on WRKO news Dept.

[Bob Nelson]

When it comes to the format change in Madison maybe they figured that
despite the
high prog-talk ratings, sports would be a better "sell".

AAR's debt includes the likes of repaying a $10 million loan to Rob Glaser of
Real Networks and various unpaid utility bills. One station owner out
in California,
Paula Nelson, was "shocked" when AAR ended their relationship even though
she had loaned the network a considerable sum of money (they took the
affiliation elsewhere)

Some have speculated AAR has expressed contempt for big business/corporations on
air. Yes, the bigwigs can get away with loopholes and get tax breaks,
but one would
think they'd shy away from being constantly criticized on air. "Well,
we think you
should boycott Wal-Mart! OK, we'll be back right after these...public service
announcements..."