Liberal Repercussion

REALNETWORKS CHIEF SIGNS ON TO AIR AMERICA

WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Rob Glaser, the founder and chief executive
officer of RealNetworks Inc., has been elected chairman of Air America
Radio.

The liberal talk show network, heard on 40 stations, also announced it
received $13 million in new investments. A spokeswoman said Glaser has
been an investor in AAR and is one of the lead investors in this latest
round of funding.

Air America also said it renewed contracts with Al Franken and Randi
Rhodes, two show hosts. Franken, a comedian and author, said, "I have
re-signed with Air America in order to spend less time with my family."

There was no announcement of Glaser's new role by RealNetworks (RNWK).
A company spokesman said his involvement was "personal." RealNetworks
provides Webcasting services for Air America's audio streaming.

"Air America has created the hottest new brand on radio, offering some
of the most dynamic personalities and programming found anywhere on the
radio dial," Glaser said in a statement.
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posted by Rei Toei @ 4:57 p.m.