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| Country of origin | United States |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Home station | WCKY,WSAI |
| Starring | Jerry Springer |
| Recording studio | Cincinnati,Ohio, United States |
| Original release | January 17, 2005 (2005-01-17) – December 5, 2006 (2006-12-05) |
Springer on the Radio was an American radio program broadcast fromWCKY and laterWSAI inCincinnati from January 17, 2005 to December 5, 2006 and syndicated nationally on theAir America Radio network from April 1, 2005 to September 18, 2006 when it moved to Air America syndication, meaning that it was still syndicated nationally, but not on the Air America network lineup.[1]
It was hosted byJerry Springer, best known as aTV talk show host. Springer is a formerDemocraticpolitician (formerlyCincinnati’smayor) still active in the party organization. His radio show focused on the day'snews with aliberal andprogressive standpoint. It aired on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.ET on select Air America radio stations. Executive Producer, Stephanie Cornett (formerly Tyler) and technical producer Paul Mason. The theme on all Friday shows was called Freedom Fridays, allowing callers to talk about whatever topic they desired. On the other days of the week, callers were only allowed to comment on what Springer was discussing.
Jerry Springer gained nationalpopularity in the early 1990s hostingThe Jerry Springer Show, setting the standard of so-called 'Trash TV'. Springer on the Radio is produced with a higher quality level compared toThe Jerry Springer Show. The program's comments and general standpoint overwhelmingly favors theDemocratic Party and viewpoints considered liberal in theAmerican political spectrum.
Springer on the Radio, along with other talk shows broadcast on the Air America Radio network, arose to counterattack the perceived radio hegemony of conservative talk show hosts such asRush Limbaugh andSean Hannity. Over the years, Jerry Springer has shown an interest in running for either theUnited States Senate or the governorship in Ohio. His decision to host a serious liberal radio show might be due to a desire to distance himself from his TV show, which he himself considered ‘stupid’. Such action gives Springer the possibility to prove to the older generations that, while his TV show (which appeals primarily to younger adults) was empty-minded, he may nevertheless be well-suited to representing citizens.
Terrestrial
Springer on the Radio reached a height of 53 affiliates. It did not have nearly as many when the show reached its last day on air.USA Today reported that the show had "about two dozen" stations on its last day. Some of these stations are listed below.
Satellite/Other