Left of the Dial is appearing on HBO In early 2004, a group of investors set out to launch a liberal radio network that would challenge the dominance
April 20, 2005

Left of the Dial is appearing on HBO

In early 2004, a group of investors set out to launch a liberal radio network that would challenge the dominance of America's airwaves by conservative talk radio. The creative, financial and logistical challenges were immense, but on March 31, Air America Radio became a reality.

icon Download -WMP

LEFT OF THE DIAL chronicles the trials and tribulations involved in starting up - and sustaining - a nationwide radio network during a highly charged election year.

James Wolcott reviews the documentary: Be sure to catch Left of the Dial tonight on HBO at 8 PM est. A documentary about the rough birth and struggling infancy of Air America, it's quite tense and suspenseful even though you know the story has a happy ending....

Can you help us out?

For nearly 20 years we have been exposing Washington lies and untangling media deceit, but now Facebook is drowning us in an ocean of right wing lies. Please give a one-time or recurring donation, or buy a year's subscription for an ad-free experience. Thank you.

Discussion

We welcome relevant, respectful comments. Any comments that are sexist or in any other way deemed hateful by our staff will be deleted and constitute grounds for a ban from posting on the site. Please refer to our Terms of Service for information on our posting policy.
Mastodon