If Congress were to rescue the radio industry, it would demand something back in return. Hey, even the failed banks and mortgage companies are going to have to give things up to qualify for the bailout.
It's unthinkable that Congress -- a body that also rescued the auto industry in the same week it poured billions into the financial meltdown -- would be interested in saving radio.
So, let's think about it. Assume these failed radio groups get bailed out ("where's
PROGRAM NOTE: I did an interview with Marc Germain on his excellent Internet radio show last night on radio and the future. Click to hear it.
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