[Updated with Premiere’s official announcement at end of article.]
Following a nearly two-month absence from the airwaves, Progressive radio talker Randi Rhodes is set to return, according to an announcement this afternoon from John Scott of San Francisco’s Green960 (KKGN). She will be syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks as reported in a video-taped announcement just posted on the Green960 website.
Premiere is known for their national syndication of far-right talkers such as Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Dr. Laura and Glenn Beck. Rhodes, known by fans as the “Goddess of Progressive Talk”, had formerly been with NovaM Radio, which folded when she left, and at Air America Radio prior to that…
Scott’s video-taped announcement included the results of an online poll which the station had been holding to determine who would replace Rhodes after she’d left the air in February, during a fall out concerning her contract with Nova M. He had been prepared to announce the results of that poll today and that Rhodes was far and away the winner, when word came of her imminent return.
[Disclosure: We were one of the candidates on Green960’s poll, and were just beaten out by a few votes by Rachel Maddow, according to Scott’s video announcement. We have also sat in as guest host on the Randi Rhodes Show in the past.]
“What we were gonna do was tell you we were gonna try to get her back,” Scott says on the video before dramatically pronouncing: “Well, early this morning I got word from the national syndicator Premiere Radio Networks, that they were making an announcement today, April 23rd, that Randi Rhodes has been signed to a national syndication deal.”
“So we got lucky, and I actually mobilized the staff, and said let’s get this out as soon as possible. Randi Rhodes is coming back on the air as soon as possible.”
The precise date of her return has not yet been announced and there is no announcement as of yet on the Premiere Radio website.
“We’ll have more details on Randi Rhodes time and the day she’ll make her debut,” Scott promises. “Watch my blog every day on Green960.com and you’ll find out.”
UPDATE: Radio Ink now has Premiere’s announcement, noting she’ll begin broadcasting again on May 11 out of Washington D.C.:
“Randi has carved a niche in talk radio with her straight-forward approach, intelligence, wit, and fact-driven content — qualities that attract audiences,” said Premiere EVP/Affiliate Marketing Julie Talbott. “We can’t wait to deliver The Randi Rhodes Show to stations nationwide.”
Rhodes said, “Right now, America needs a voice that reflects its hopes and concerns. It will be my privilege and pleasure to provide vital information to the public about everything that is possible in the 21st century, and also have a few laughs along the way. Premiere is an incredible family of radio pros, and is truly the most talented and experienced radio syndicator in the nation. I’m exited about this decision and Premiere’s enthusiasm for this partnership. It’s truly a dream come true.
Great News! Was wondering where she would turn up, and when. Missed her much, every day was empty without her telling me the latest. Stephanie not the same, and Frangela in only limited doses, please. Randi is the most informed, most confrontational, and best one out there, with the possible exception of Thom Hartmann.
A DIFFERENT POINT TO CONSIDER: You of the cold feet should listen to her show, not because she is brilliant, but because she makes YOU brilliant. You don’t listen to Randi for passive entertainment. You listen because The Randi Rhodes Show is a Smart People Factory.
Whoo hoo! Bounce yer boobies!
Sean Hannity offered to be waterboarded for charity. Out comes my checkbook if Randi gets the job.
Just another uninformed liberal/Socialist wannabe
Election 2010 ~ Put the Nails in the Coffin that’s the gop (Greedy Old Perverts) . . .
Great!
But who is that totally smoking-hot blonde babe you have posted a picture of??? 😉
Hey, another bridge for her to burn.
I used to like her show until I realized that she doesn’t really want her audience to think, she just wants them to think that they think. How appropriate that she’ll now be on a network with other divisive and dishonest talk show hosts.
Welcome back Randi! You have been sorely missed! Randi provides facts…the truth. She provides resources that you can check out for yourself. I’ve learned quite a bit, listening to her show. So what if she’s rude sometimes?! I’ve also heard her be very kind and engaging with callers. The important thing is that in this crucial time of our nation, we need as many progressive, honest, and credible media that we can get. Of course, you have to check things out for yourself; but after an 8 hr day, i appreciate Randi doing much of the “homework” for me. I’ve been much more well-informed and involved since I started listening to her, back in 2004. I’m counting the days to May 11th!
That is the best news I’ve heard today. I was beginning to worry, since she was silent so long.
I really missed her daily homework.
She’s sometimes good. But she’s mostly street trash and unprofessional. I think she has mental problems and it’s why she burns bridges. I remember her trashing Air America because they had lavished so much money and perks on Franken and not her. She made her misery very public and very often. That alone soured me on her. I guess you love her or hate her. Me? I’m indifferent and won’t listen to her.
Interesting to read that Randi will be doing the show from DC. Perhaps she’ll have an opportunity to book more prominent political guests? Her Nova-M show had been lacking in that department for a while. West Palm Beach is not exactly a mecca for the beltway types, I guess.
Randi, I love ya. But, show more respect for your callers and lighten up a little- we won.
Can’t wait to hear you! Hope one of my local stations decides to carry the new show.
Will there be an internet stream?
Good, now can we get her back in f*cking Phoenix! We’ve been stuck listening to NPR and sports radio for the last six f*cking months! I’m about to shoot myself!
not really . . .
Good to hear Randi will be back.
I have been listening to her old programs.
Her programs are wonderful from many different aspects.
Best news I’ve heard in months.
I am still pissed at Randi for her behavior during the Pres campaign — saying she was impartial while clearly being anything but. I don’t care if she hated Hillary for whatever reason, but to blatantly LIE about it drove me nuts. After all, that’s what the KKKarl Rove repugs do ie insist that black is white. She lost her credibility in my eyes. And, I could do without her narcissism.
Randi is one of the best. I miss her on XM radio “Talk Left” channel. I knew she’d be back.
I stopped listening when she was shilling for Obama, it was too infuriating to hear her insults to anyone not fascinated by Barack the Great.
She has zero credibility, as she said: A BIG F**KING WHORE.
Haven’t heard from her for soooo long. I wonder what she’ll have to say about this whole Watergate thing.
Please tell me she will be broadcasting in the DC area. We currently have four right wing stations on AM radio and random govn’t and Spanish speaking stations and no progressive radio.
The right is slowly saturating the markets and squeezing progressive radio out at the same time claiming they are against the Fairness Doctrine. It’s all a load of crap.
Heard the news on KTLK this AM just as I was getting out of the shower. “You’re Welcome” the promo said “We Got Randi Back” RANDI IS BACK!!!! I was so happy I was jumping up and down in my bathroom til I realized everything was jiggling…not a pretty sight! Guess I was bouncing my boobies early! 🙂 WooHoo!!
I’m glad she’s coming back as we need strong progressive voices on the air. However, it won’t help the people of South Florida, as we no longer have a radio station that offers progressive talk. We do, however, have three radical talk radio stations. Maybe one of them will carry Randi. It should be interesting.
I sure have missed you Randy.Welcome back.
For almost 3 months I have not heard form Randi Rhodes (with her kissable mouth). I missed her voice. I was hoping that she would come back. I thought that she would be forgotten by KPOJ due to the popular Nancy Skinner show filled her slot. I will count the days for Randi’s return.
Will she call Obama’s Secretary of State a whore again? Or is that part of the brilliance?
Frankly, Lambert, yeah, it’s part of the brilliance! 🙂
Condescending to some callers, rude occasionally to some others who -unlike her – are ill-informed but at least trying hard to make a point; nevertheless, her keen incite and command of English is the highbrow I need in this world of 900 -to-60 RepubliCANT -to-Progressive Talk in the U.S. There ARE no conservatives today, just wingnut killer bees , and Randi – like Thom Hartmann – are the two best on radio who can intimidate them. Rachel and Bid Ed on TV combine to make a fearsome foursome. Welcome back Randi.
Bob B.
Mill Valley, Ca.
I enjoy listening to Randi when she is being the well-informed, engaging radio goddess. I dislike hearing the sneering, self-aggrandizing crone part of her, though. Her stint in FL with NovaM produced enough of the former, and far too much of the latter. I’ll try listening to her again, but if she pulls the same shenanigans in DC, I’ll be yet another former listener. Again.
I loathe that bitch…oh, no, sorry: I loathe that fuckin’ whore. (Largely because she’s a lousy journalist and the biggest fauxgressive around.)
Welcome Back Randi, we missed you!!!!
We’re happy to have you back, and are sure ‘duhbya’ and ‘dick’ won’t be, ever!
It is great Randi darling is going to be back. People who loathe truth, facts & that too coming out of the mouth of a woman are the problem. Randi. bless you sweetheart. welcome back to the radio world. My prayers have been answered. No kid gloves treatment of dishonest & untruthful leaders & politicians (both GOP, Democrats, right, left, conservatives, liberals, et al). If truth & facts are difficult to bear for some of you, then listen to others who spew dishonesty, lies, hatred & incite violence against society all day, 365 days of every year.
Thank GOD, Randi is back.
Harry
No need for Fairness Doctrine with Rhodes on air! Could this be the real reason for her return? They are covering their proverbial A$$E$!!
Thank God Randi is back. There are very few progressive talk show hosts available out there. We missed her something terrible. I hope she will be available in NY. Hats off to Randi. Welcome back baby.
Hi all – Randi is neither the best nor the worst – she is, however, the ONLY radio talk show host I can recall who actually asked her audience to DO SOMETHING. Everything from raising money to build a house in New Orleans (probably didn’t get a lot of participation, but she TRIED), to telling people to call their representatives, with actual facts to arm themselves with. Randi is annoying and somewhat self-pitying, but she IS brilliant, and she DOES know how to tell a story so even dumb people can understand. She has brought so many out of the dark into the light. Now, if only she could talk Obama et al. into giving the taxpayers THEIR OWN MONEY instead of handing it over to the banks. And Brad – you DESERVE your own show – that’s NEXT on my list of to-do’s. Why not market yourself to Premier? The talking wingnuts heads will EXPLODE if you get on there too!
Wilburrr… ~ I’m Happy for all the folks that are Happy for the return of Randi . . .
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A Great Broadcaster!
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Randi rocks, what can I say?
Whoop dee doo. Considering she made “Kill Bush” comments on the air back in 2004, Randi ought to be thankful she didn’t get visited by the Secret Service. Her other trademarks – lies, whack-job conspiracy theories, yelling and screaming and name-calling when she has to deal with an opposing viewpoint. Oops, almost forgot one – falling down drunk outside of a local pub and then blaming the vast right-wing conspiracy on the whole episode. Burp!
Why are conservative women always SO much hotter?
It’s a homecoming of sorts for Randi. Before her show went national on Air America, it aired on Clear Channel’s stations in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Clear Channel owns Premiere Radio Networks.
Great !! Randi, Plowed the Ground that began to swell under Barak. Hope he don’t pull no punch, And put nothing past the Minions of NO. The Greed Over People group’s loyalist wading around in the dark water probably thinking no one see whats obvious to any clairvoyants or any one who can cross reference an track a time and place list. Hugh Masekela, South African Apartheid dissenter Trumpet player sang a song called ‘What a Coincidence’… NOT. Something else not to forget, ‘The Trail of Tears’ Shame on the Carcase of Andrew Jackson and His Senate. Randi, Bounce em’ Baby and Welcome back. Eat crow and keep on Truckin’ and High Steppin and Remember a cornered rat wil try to bite You. XXOO
Why are conservative women always SO much hotter?
They loose their hotness as soon as they open their mouth.
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Ho-hum.
What is she gonna rave about?
The Pukes in Congress?
That’s pretty thing “guru-gruel.”
She’s pretty funny when she’s on the attack, sometimes.
But this sets up as a “pro-regime” kinda thing.
She needs an enemy to be effective.
She won’t criticize Obama or the Dims…
Ho-hum…
I have been listing to Randi since the early 90’s and what i like best about Randi is that she will tell you to go look it up your self , she will even give you the source she is using. What i do not like about the right wing radio is they seem to spend all their time dividing people , you would think they could come up with a new foremat
My whole family is thrilled Randi will be back on the air! We too are counting the days until we hear her wonderful voice! Every evening when we watch Keith and Rachel we wonder what we are missing because Randi has not been on the air sharing the trememdous amount of research work she does everyday. I miss her homework also. She is the best! We love you Randi!
Great to have Randi Rhodes on the air again
That’s the best NEWS since the election of Obama!
Some may think Rhodes “Jumped The Shark” a LONG time ago…without her lobbyist BF to move her up to DC, she’d be still sitting aroung watching American Idol
In Randi’s words…: A BIG F**KING WHORE.
I HAVE CHECKED RANDI’S FACTS MANY TIMES. UNLIKE THE RIGHT WING NUTS (LIMBAUGH ET AL) SHE IS RIGHT ON. SHE ACTUALLY REPORTS FACTUAL INFORMATION, AND THE REASON SHE WAS FIRED FROM AIR AMERICA IS BECAUSE SHE CROSSED HILLARY CLINTON DURING A STAND-UP ROUTINE. SHE WAS WRONGED. AIR AMERICA HAS UNBELIEVABLY SORRY PROGRAMMING SINCE FIRING HER. THEY BLATHER ON ABOUT SEX AND SPORTS. RANDY IS INTELLECTUAL.
AWESOME! WELCOME BACK RANDI!
I hope she’s going to be on the air in NYC.
Call or write XM. its a Demographic thing. One call equals a hundred opinions. Even though they know, let em know you haven’t for got. and you’re the listener thank you and you wanna listen to Randi. long as she don’t insult the hand that we need to feed us and the sponsors. Randi Go out and get your self more sponsors and count me in as one when we get past a few more hurtles. last word, Da Da Daah Dot Da Daah…CHARGE!!
9 days til Randi God willing
She’s a pain in the ass and I wish she’d go away, and this is a liberal writing here. She berates liberal callers, just ’cause they may not have an issue mastered. She’s always go some bullshit drama in her personal life. Station management always seems to be at fault, whenever there’s a contract issue.
I wish Nancy Skinner was staying, I can’t stand this clown. Give me Hartmann, Reagan, Press, Maddow, and even Malloy, but not this psychopath.
Randi Rhodes is the first Progressive talker to pull me out of the neo-conservative trance I was under. Her intelligence and wit was a huge stark contrast to the usual right-wing talkers out there. She is great at debunking their lies and shes entertaining to listen to. I’m really angry with Air America letting her go, but I can’t stay mad because the Progressive talk radio community needs to stick together against the hordes of babbling Conservative shock jocks out there.
I’m thrilled to hear this news. It’s about time! Love her show and have missed her voice on the radio. Welcome back to Randi! I will definitely tune in Monday.
It was music to my ears to hear Randi’s voice on my way home from work today. Seattle missed her!
I’m glad she’s back because we need as many progressive media voices as we can get. But I hate it when when she speaks speaks disparagingly of other progressive media voices, i.e., Al Franken, Rachel Maddow. It is so clear that she envies them and their good fortune.
I’ll never listen to her, ever again, after what she did at that Air America event. She got slapped down hard and she deserved it.