Open the Debates! Talk Radio
Make your voice heard on a national call-in radio show.
Here is contact information and hints for some of the national shows. If you have program information or hints to add, please e-mail them to action@votenader.org.
C-SPAN’s Washington Journal
- Show originates in Washington, DC.
- On-Air Time: Monday-Sunday, 7:00 - 10:00 AM Eastern Time
- Call-in Phone: 202-628-0205 (for supporters of Independent candidates)
- On the Web at http://www.c-span.org/Series/Washington-Journal.aspx
- Email: journal@c-span.org
- Contact can be made by phone, e-mail, fax or mail
- Topics include: News Features; Public/Community Affairs; Government/Politics; Legal Affairs
Format: Round-table discussion with listener call-ins regarding the latest events in Washington, D.C. The show features interviews and call-ins with public policy makers and journalists. There is no permanent host.
Laura Ingraham on Talk Radio Network
- Show originates in Washington, DC
- On-Air Time: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - Noon Eastern Time
- Call-In Phone: 800-876-4123
- On the Web at www.lauraingraham.com
- Email: suggestions@lauraingraham.com
- Contact can be made by phone or e-mail
- Topics include: General Interest; Government/Politics
- Format : Talk; Interviews; Listener Phone-In; Commentary
The Rusty Humphries Show on Talk Radio Network
- Show originates in Medford, Oregon
- On-Air Time: Monday-Friday, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Pacific Time
- Call-in Phone: 800-449-8255
- On the Web at www.talk2rusty.com
- Email: rusty@talktorusty.com
- Contact can be made by phone, e-mail, fax or mail
- Topic: General Interest
- Format: Talk; Listener Phone-In; Commentary
Organization Profile: Host Rusty Humphries brings to America a fast-paced, issue-oriented, caller-driven talk show. Rusty’s unique talent can make listeners laugh one minute and cry the next as he challenges them on the hottest topics of the day. His matter-of-fact, common sense and high-energy delivery is both entertaining and informative.
John Elliott Hosts This is America on Air America Radio Network
- Show originates in San Diego, CA
- On-Air Time: Monday-Friday, 8 PM-11 PM Pacific Time
- Call-in Phone: (866) 303-2270
- On the Web at www.jontalk.com
- Email:
- Show Guests: Politicians, Authors, Media Professionals.
- Topics include: Government/Politics
- Format: Talk; Interviews; Commentary
Organization Profile: Jon Elliott, the most dangerous liberal in America, entertains listeners with daily news, commentary and engaging interviews with notable politicians, authors and media professionals.
Neal Boortz Show on Cox Radio
- Show originates in Atlanta, GA
- On-Air Time: Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM; The show airs at various times in various markets. On flagship station, WSB-AM it airs from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
- Call-in Phone 877-310-2100
- On the Web at www.boortz.com
- Email: highpriest@cox.com
- Contact via phone, e-mail, fax or mail.
- Topics include: Public/Community Affairs; Government/Politics
- Format: Talk; Listener Phone-In
Organization Profile: Nationally syndicated issues-talk show devoted to current affairs. Hard-hitting, irreverent, and engaging talk show with centrist bent. The syndication of the show is a joint venture with Jones Radio Networks.
The Ed Schultz Show
- Call-in Phone 877-934-6833
- On-Air Time: Monday-Friday, Noon-3:00 PM Eastern Time
- On the Web at http://www.bigeddieradio.com/
Call-in Hints: There is no screener. Callers can expect 30 seconds to a minute. Think of it as a soapbox and not to convince him — speak to his audience.
The Mike Malloy Show
- Call-in Phone 800-989-1480
- On-Air Time: 9:00 PM - Midnight Eastern Time
- On the Web at www.mikemalloy.com