revolutionBoston - progressive talk radio

Supporters of revolutionBoston, WWZN 1510AM, celebrated finally being ON THE AIR(!) in Boston at a party last night at the Revolution Rock Bar. Jeff Santos, who broadcast his show live from 6 to 7, was joined by those of us who were there to savor the moment. And, of course, I took pictures!



This morning's issue of the Democratic Dispatch, Kate Donaghue's weekly newsletter that's distributed to subscribers state-wide (subscribe here: DDemDispatch-subscribe@yahoogroups.com) included a wonderful mention of the event:

Dear Democrats,

Kate is once again relying on her cadre of loyal lieutenants to publish this week's edition of the Dispatch so that she can take a weekend for family. But she wanted to make sure that you all know about the Patrick administration's community forums across the state this month on choices and priorities for the Commonwealth. See info immediately below.

I've just gotten back from tonight's celebration at Revolution Rock Bar of the return of Progressive Talk Radio to Boston on WWZN 1510AM. It's been a long time since we last heard a full day's lineup of progressive voices over the Boston airwaves, and it's long overdue. Congratulations to Jeff Santos and Robin, Alan, Nancy, George, and Samantha from "Save Progressive Radio Boston" for seeing this process to fruition. It was great to meet other enthusiastic supporters, and there's a lot to celebrate.

The revival of Prog Talk in Boston comes not a moment too soon. Thomas Jefferson wrote, "Our people, merely for want of intelligence which they may rely on, are become lethargic and insensible of the state they are in." I believe that right now Media is the battleground in advance of the 2010 bielection. The prize is domination of the terms of debate as we go forward. We need media outlets like AM1510 to give our Democratic message a level playing field on which the strength of our ideas will surely triumph.

Democratically yours,

Matt Shear

For those of you who like to put a face with the name, here's Matt--he's the one in the background who's giving Alan Frankel his contact information):




For the rest of the pictures, look HERE.

100 Days Visibility in Newburyport

On a morning that was supposed to be rainy and miserable, bright skies prevailed over a happy reunion of Obama supporters who gathered in Market Square to show their enthusiasm for the new administration's accomplishments.

Cars honked in a show of support and smiling demonstrators waved back in solidarity.

It was altogether a lovely way to start the day!




You can see the rest of the pictures HERE.

Progressive Talk Radio On the Air in Boston!

Starting Monday, May 4, progressive talk radio will once again have a home on the radio dial in Boston.

For the first time in almost two and a half years, progressive programming will be aired from 6 in the morning until 7 in the evening, Monday through Friday.

As many of you know, for the last two years I've been involved with a group whose goal has been to secure a station to air those voices who provide the counter balance to the right-wing screaming heard on station after station up and down the AM dial. Starting Monday, we will all be able to start enjoying the fruit of those efforts.

The station being leased is WWZN, 1510AM, 50k watts strong, with a range that includes greater Newburyport and southern NH. If you grew up in this area, and are as old as I am, you'll remember that signal carried WMEX, the home of Arnie Woo-Woo Ginsburg and Adventure Carhop commercials!

The program lineup Monday through Friday will be:

• 6 to 10 a.m. Jeff Santos

Jeff has actually been on the air since election day; his company, Santos Media, has brought this project to fruition. Jeff hosted the only locally produced show when progressive talk was last being aired in Boston--then on a frustratingly weak signal on a station owned by the behemoth, Clear Channel. With the help of Governor Dukakis and others, he has labored long and hard and deserves to celebrate a sweet on-the-air victory.

Jeff will be followed by nationally syndicated hosts:

• 10 a.m. to Noon Stephanie Miller
• Noon to 3 p.m. Ed Schultz
• 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thom Hartmann

and

• 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Locally-produced progamming, to be announced

All the shows will be accessible on the web at revolutionBOSTON for streaming live or podcasting.

This week's lineup on Jeff's show will include Ed Schultz and Thom Hartmann, and Governor Patrick as guests on Monday, and remote, live broadcasts from Northeastern University on Tuesday and South Station on Friday.

On Thursday evening, May 7th, from 6 to 9 p.m. there will be a celebration at
Revolution Rock Bar
200 High St
Boston, MA 02110
(across from Rowes Wharf, just off Atlantic Ave. and the Greenway)
All are welcome to attend! (RSVP to bostonprogressivetalk AT gmail.com)

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Jeff Santos and Governor Dukakis at the breakfast honoring Kate Donaghue last weekend.