Air America, the progressive radio network that had only this year debuted in Washington and moved into facilities on Idaho Ave., announced today that it will cease all broadcast operations as of this afternoon, in anticipation of a forthcoming Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing. In a memorandum to Air America staff this afternoon, Chairman Charlie Kireker blamed the “very difficult economic environment” for the demise of Air America, noting that a “painstaking search for new investors…

Progressive radio network Air America will finally debut in the D.C. market tonight at midnight, broadcasting as WZAA 1050 AM. The daily schedule will include such well known personalities as Rachel Maddow, Ron Reagan, Ana Marie Cox, Montel Williams, Lionel, Arianna Huffington and Carlos Watson. Special guests will also appear on the station tomorrow to mark the D.C. launch, including Helen Thomas, Chris Matthews, and Sen. Bernie Sanders. “We plan to utilize our new Washington,…

In the wake of the collapse of WHFS, Infinity sister station 106.7 WJFK has announced that the Sports Junkies, last heard as morning show hosts on HFS, will return to JFK in the 10:30 AM to 2 PM slot today. The move comes as no surprise, as the Junkies had been on JFK for many years, most recently in the timeslot occupied by Ron & Fez. Meanwhile, conservative talk show host Bill O’Reilly will be…

Lawyer Abducted in Alexandria, Escapes Shallow Grave: This is just too weird. A lawyer, a stun gun, a shallow grave, a dispute over a will, a 75 year-old man standing near the shallow grave when the cops arrive. It sounds like it could make for a good side plot in “The Sopranos.” No, this is not Jersey. It’s Alexandria. Just read the Post’s account of this odd drama to keep all the details straight….