thursday, april 1, 2004
entertainment
the university daily kansan 3E
3B
Al Franken gives notable name to new liberal talk radio network
The Associated Pres
NEW YORK — Is it a radio business, or is it politics?
The two seem inextricably entwined for the leaders of Air America Radio, the liberal talk radio network that launched on five stations in the country yesterday.
As a startup media business, they need to draw in listeners fast. Air America Radio is betting that a menu of left-learning political commentary, current affairs talk and satire will resonate with those opposed to the Bush administration.
Al Franken, who is headlining the network with a daily three-hour talk show, has made no secret of his intention to use his
"Bush is going down, he is going down,he is going down.And we're going to help him."
Talk radio host
Al Franken
platform to influence the election in November.
"We are flaming swords of justice," Franken told a cheering crowd at a party to launch the network Tuesday night. "Bush is going down, he is going down, he is going down. And we're going to help him."
Franken's show went live at
noon on Wednesday with co-host Katherine Lanpher, a longtime host of a public radio show in Minnesota. At the opening, Franken joked that they were broadcasting from a bunker 3,500 feet below Vice President Dick Cheney's own secret bunker.
Cheneys In fact, Franken will be broadcasting his show, dubbed The O'Franken Factor in his latest jab at Fox News host Bill O'Reilly, from the slightly shabby station of New York City station WLIB.
"I don't think of it as a business, but I know it has to make money to be sustained," Franken said in an interview, perching his feet up on the desk after a rehearsal session for the show. "A lot of it is mission."
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday (April 1).
Your energy is high this year, but don't get too rowdy. You're liable to offend a gentle person or spend too much of your money. Enthusiasm is wonderful, but practice restraint.
Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 9.
Your enthusiasm can be boundless, but keep your lips zipped when it comes to financial matters. It's good to win big, but it's dumb to tell everyone what you have. Don't go on a shopping spree, either.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is a7.
You're sensitive to someone's feelings, so you might be able to say something that the others have avoided saying. Be gentle yet firm. Tough love.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7.
Your friends can be a distraction when there's work to be done. Don't forget to follow through on a promise you've made.
Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is a 5.
You're a stickler for the rules when it comes to money. You're not inclined to make a deal that you feel would shortchange your family. A wise friend won't even ask.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is an 8.
Be nice when an older person makes a ridiculous request. You won't gain anything by jeering or laughing out loud, and you could lose quite a bit.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 6.
This time of year can be irritating, as everybody expects you to bail them out of jams that they got into all by themselves. Ghn and bear it.
Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Today is an8.
Others may seem to be in control, but you have a lot of influence. Use that influence, not your precious resources, to achieve the goal you're after.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 5.
Keep a relatively low profile a while longer, and you'll see that you have more support than you
thought. Schedule a meeting for tomorrow.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 9.
You're a lucky one, no doubt about that, but don't push your luck too far. Have fun, but don't forget to do something you promised to do for a loved one.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 5.
A loved one knows what you're going through and sends prayers and compassion. Knowing that should make a difficult job a bit easier.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18) Today is an 8.
You're buzzing, but be careful.
Acting without thinking could have dire consequences. A family member who isn't talking has built up some expectations.
You'd be smart to find out what they are.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 5.
TODAY'S PUZZLE
One of your favorite theories may have to be modified. In works better on paper than in practice, as you're about to find out.
Crossword
ACROSS
1 Revue segment
5 — walsy
10 Bullets, briefly
14 Kind of bean
15 Nebraska city
16 Hover threateningly
17 Ladd or Freed
18 Mil. probe
19 Calvary initials
20 Purses
23 Work on a doily
24 Fitzgerald and Grasso
25 Art stands
27 Spain and Portugal
30 Piece of man's jewelry
32 Lon __ of Cambodia
33 Louis and Carrie
35 Large antelope
38 Holy war
41 Advanced in years
43 Bygone Renault
44 Region
46 Bruce or Spike
47 Engrave
49 General __ Corporation
52 For sure
54 Kindness to creatures org.
56 E. O'Brien film
57 Car franchises
62 Cinema canine
64 Bandleader Shaw
65 Notion
66 Listen to
67 Wacko
68 Swarm
69 Bookie figures
70 Tender places
71 Archipelago member
DOWN
1 Open-handed blow
2 Metric meas.
3 Colorful Apple
4 Oil carrier
5 Rose Festival city
6 Single-celled organism
04/01/04
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
27 28 29 30 31 35 36 37
32 33 34 35 36 37
38 40 41 42 43
44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61
62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69
70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79
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7 First French
Open winner
8 Scram!
9 New Englander
10 Will Smith biopic
11 Monaco town
12 Tag line from
Aesop
13 Overlooks
12 Lilly or Wallach
22 Cloyed
26 Mall event
26 Not left out:
abbr.
28 Dullard
29 Shed more light on
31 Oh, right
34 Positive votes
36 N.Y. Met or L.A.
Dodger, e.g.
37 Salon tints
39 Having all one's marbles
40 Rainbow-shaped
42 Eel-like fish
45 Person with lots
Yesterday's Solutions
S T R A P      A D A M      W R A P
A R A B S      D E M O      H O B O
Y O R B A      V A I L      I D E S
S T E E L      E N D L E S S L Y
S T I R     I N K
B O A      E N T R E E S      S E N
I N S E R T I O N S      E L L A
B A T E S      S A T      S L E E T
L I E N      R E S E N T M E N T
E R R      A U S T R I A      P A Y
A L S       P A R T
S U N B A T H E R      L I L A C
A G E E      L E V I      I M A G O
S L O T      E R A S      N E V E R
S I N S      D O N E      G R A D E
to offer
48 Perfect ones
50 Mill. course
51 Paper place
52 Gem State
53 Nuzzled
55 View from the
Left Bank
Buck's tall?
Caesar's last date?
Paie
Unvarying
Want ___
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