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‘Indie Talk’ Launches 2/6/08 on Sirius 110

Just announced: Indie Talk, a “groundbreaking talk radio channel” to “serve as an uncensored, unfiltered forum for independent thought and opinion.”

Indie Talk touts talk talent Ron Silver, who’s enjoyed an acting career since 1974. More recently, Silver has become politically active, serving as a member on the Council of Foreign Relations. He transitioned from Democratic to Independent party affiliation, praising the efforts of President Bush.

“Radio needs a change as much as the country,” said Silver. “Indie Talk will give voice to all individuals for an amazing national debate.”

According to the Press Release, Indie Talk promises to “give an equal voice to individuals from any affiliation or background […] and be a platform for listeners across the country to react to breaking news, issues[.]”.

The channel launches February 6, 2008 with the premiere of Silver’s call-in show, airing weekdays 9-11AM EST.

Will this new format appeal the current listeners of Sirius Left/Patriot? Will it draw in new listeners of political talk? Could a national “open-forum” news channel even affect the merger?

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network, Wikipedia

Posted by jeff94 on Monday, February 4th, 2008 at 12:32 am.
Filed in Programming, Press Release, Sirius.
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Comments:

  1. Sounds cool. I never listened to Court TV even though the channel isn't bad. TruTV sounds terrilbe, especially for radio, so this could be great. Sirius needs to do more of this and shake up the lineup. Wonder what other shows will be on there. BTW, I didn't know Ron Silver was done acting after 1994..I'm sure I have seen him in stuff after that. by VinnyM27
  2. Vinny-

    You're right about his acting. Updated the post. Thanks! by jeff94
  3. Hoping this will bring us the much needed channel update... by snakester
  4. Now,, we have a place for Alex Bennett.. Move Stephanie over to Sirius left ,, and change the name of Sirius Patriot to what it is Sirius Right. by Faux is fiction
  5. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Faux is fiction View Post
    Now,, we have a place for Alex Bennett.. Move Stephanie over to Sirius left ,, and change the name of Sirius Patriot to what it is Sirius Right.
    I AGREE.

    First, Ron Silver is not some middle road guy. He's a right winger. He supported Gulianni. Nuff said. Second, Alex Bennet is not liberal. He really can't make his mind up about anything other than he thinks everybody is stupid but you. Perfect place would be this new channel, where he can tell both left and right wingers how wonderful and intelligent he is and how stupid you are. But at least he'll be undecided, which is great for middle-roaders. Third, BRING STEPH TO SIRIUS LEFT (aka, the REAL Sirius Patriot). by AvianWaves
  6. Quote:
    Originally Posted by AvianWaves View Post
    I AGREE.

    First, Ron Silver is not some middle road guy. He's a right winger. He supported Gulianni. Nuff said. Second, Alex Bennet is not liberal. He really can't make his mind up about anything other than he thinks everybody is stupid but you. Perfect place would be this new channel, where he can tell both left and right wingers how wonderful and intelligent he is and how stupid you are. But at least he'll be undecided, which is great for middle-roaders. Third, BRING STEPH TO SIRIUS LEFT (aka, the REAL Sirius Patriot).
    Correction: "everybody is stupid but himself." by AvianWaves
  7. Quote:
    Originally Posted by AvianWaves View Post
    I AGREE.

    First, Ron Silver is not some middle road guy. He's a right winger. He supported Gulianni. Nuff said. Second, Alex Bennet is not liberal. He really can't make his mind up about anything other than he thinks everybody is stupid but you. Perfect place would be this new channel, where he can tell both left and right wingers how wonderful and intelligent he is and how stupid you are. But at least he'll be undecided, which is great for middle-roaders. Third, BRING STEPH TO SIRIUS LEFT (aka, the REAL Sirius Patriot).
    Whenever I listen to the show that replaced Stephanie, I know the guy is a Democrat, but his interests seem to be more about race, which is great. Frankly, Sirius should have a Black channel (not just African Americans) but since there isn't, his show might fit better on Indie Talk. And Ron is a right winger because he supported of all people Bush!

    I really cannot get into Alex Bennet, either. What he is about? by VinnyM27
  8. Independent my patoot; that walmart-al pacino is 100% right wing by dkain1976
  9. How about a fresh perspective on the issues instead the same old thing only a different day?

    Vinnie Politan, formerly of Sirius Court TV Channel 110, did a morning drive time that was awesome! His intelligence and fair play make him a great choice for the open 6-9 a.m. slot! He has a huge loyal fan base that will follow him and help him fill the air waves with new ideas and open discusssions!

    Let's have a fresh channel with fresh faces and voices! This is the INDIE Channel it's meant to be OPEN and FRESH!

    No room for compromise? Then don't go to Channel 110. Maybe this channel will evoke a new breed of American, one who can think for himself and not follow the crowd! Sometimes, it's not just about the money.



    Good Luck Indie Channel 110! by Minnesota
  10. I can't figure out what mental midget is programming this thing but....

    We have a perfectly good political talk area in the 140's and an open channel in that area with the old ABC talk. But what do the moron programmers are Sirius do? They stick the new political talk stream on 110 with the comedy and entertainment streams.....

    Then they launch the stream with only one show? by dantodd
  11. Why is 110 not streaming on line ? And if Ron Silver is ' independent" so is Bill O'Reilly by Faux is fiction
  12. and yet another example of how lazy or stupid the people at sirius are. how hard is it to change the name from court radio to indie. argh. same with disorder, the bridge, etc, etc. by mrcub2008
  13. Quote:
    Originally Posted by AvianWaves View Post
    I AGREE.

    First, Ron Silver is not some middle road guy. He's a right winger. He supported Gulianni. Nuff said.
    I have listened and hardly think he is a right winger, (neither is Rudy Giuliani). Care to explain which positions he has that make you think that? by loanshark
  14. Quote:
    Originally Posted by loanshark View Post
    I have listened and hardly think he is a right winger, (neither is Rudy Giuliani). Care to explain which positions he has that make you think that?
    The fact that avian doesn't agree with him makes him a right winger, just like faux. by dantodd
  15. Great idea. They ought to have a White channel too. Maybe a whole new category of channels that discriminate by race...

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by VinnyM27 View Post
    Whenever I listen to the show that replaced Stephanie, I know the guy is a Democrat, but his interests seem to be more about race, which is great. Frankly, Sirius should have a Black channel (not just African Americans) but since there isn't, his show might fit better on Indie Talk. And Ron is a right winger because he supported of all people Bush!

    I really cannot get into Alex Bennet, either. What he is about?
    by MattK
  16. Vinnie Politan returns to his original timeslot now with an expanded range of discussion. His show launches on Monday, March 24th and will air live weekdays from 6am - 9am ET on Indie Talk (ch 110).

    Every morning Politan will take calls from listeners, gauge their reactions to breaking news, issues and buzz. Topics on the show will be caller and headline-driven and span the worlds of politics, entertainment, and beyond. by DAB
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