Citizen Radio
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Citizen Radio is an internet radio show "for young people disillusioned with corporate media and a political system that doesn't speak to them." , which airs every weekday. The show is hosted by Huffington Post and The Nation
contributor Allison Kilkenny and comedian Jamie Kilstein
.
Citizen Radio is available at http://wearecitizenradio.com for free download via iTunes or direct RSS feed.
, 23/6
, the Beast
, Counterpunch.org, the Nation
, and Alternet.org. Allison's personal independent political blog 'Unreported' is hosted at http://www.allisonkilkenny.com.
Jamie Alexander Kilstein (born May 17, 1982) is a comedian, writer, and radio host. Kilstein is a political comic. He is a contributing writer for Timothy McSweeney's
(among others) and made his TV debut performance on Conan with an anti-war stand up routine. Kilstein is also a regular guest on SIRIUS
radio.
Citizen Radio followed the announcement by revealing a new membership model that rewards individuals and companies who provide financial support with community status, bonus content and sponsorship messages during the podcast for the highest level of supporters. All episodes of the podcast however will remain free to download regardless of membership status. The stated intention of the membership model is to provide financial support for the continued existence of the podcast and spur expansion to more days and richer content. Details of the membership model can be found on the Citizen Radio website.
Content includes videos of live Citizen Radio shows, Jamie on tour (both on-stage and backstage), sketches, extended interviews and guest previews.
"Jamie Kilstein and Allison Kilkenny have created an important political radio show that balances humor and unreported news. At a time when media conglomerates dominate the airwaves, independent media like Citizen Radio is vital to national discourse." - Noam Chomsky
"Jamie reminds me of why I got into comedy. It’s like watching a combination of George Carlin and Bill Hicks." - Janeane Garofalo
"Allison Kilkenny's writing makes me want to vomit." - G. Gordon Liddy
, Convicted Watergate criminal
"In a corporate media that cares more about Carrie Prejean than preemptive war, Citizen Radio covers the issues that really matter." - Lizz Winstead
, Co-creator of The Daily Show
commits war crimes!", asking "the King of the Dolphins" to comment, but then realizing he is not able to, as he is dead, covered in oil
by the BP
Deepwater Horizon oil spill
, etc.
The Nation
The Nation is the oldest continuously published weekly magazine in the United States. The periodical, devoted to politics and culture, is self-described as "the flagship of the left." Founded on July 6, 1865, It is published by The Nation Company, L.P., at 33 Irving Place, New York City.The Nation...
contributor Allison Kilkenny and comedian Jamie Kilstein
Jamie Kilstein
Jamie Alexander Kilstein is an American comedian, writer, and radio host. Kilstein is a left-wing political comic. He is a contributing writer for Timothy McSweeney's and made his TV debut performance on Conan...
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Citizen Radio is available at http://wearecitizenradio.com for free download via iTunes or direct RSS feed.
Hosts
Allison Margaret Kilkenny (born March 5, 1983) is a social critic and columnist for the Huffington Post. Kilkenny is best known for her contributions to political and humor websites like the Huffington Post, Talking Points MemoTalking Points Memo
Talking Points Memo is a web-based political journalism organization created and run by Josh Marshall, journalist and historian covering issues from a "politically left perspective,". It debuted on November 12, 2000...
, 23/6
23/6
Huffington Post Comedy 23/6 is a satirical news and opinion website developed by Barry Diller's IAC/InterActiveCorp and The Huffington Post launched on November 9, 2007...
, the Beast
The Beast
- Fictional character :* The Beast is the imagined monster in William Golding's Lord of the Flies* The Beast , a fictional demon in the TV series Angel* Beast , a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe...
, Counterpunch.org, the Nation
The Nation
The Nation is the oldest continuously published weekly magazine in the United States. The periodical, devoted to politics and culture, is self-described as "the flagship of the left." Founded on July 6, 1865, It is published by The Nation Company, L.P., at 33 Irving Place, New York City.The Nation...
, and Alternet.org. Allison's personal independent political blog 'Unreported' is hosted at http://www.allisonkilkenny.com.
Jamie Alexander Kilstein (born May 17, 1982) is a comedian, writer, and radio host. Kilstein is a political comic. He is a contributing writer for Timothy McSweeney's
McSweeney's
McSweeney's is an American publishing house founded by editor Dave Eggers.Apart from its book list, McSweeney's is responsible for four regular publications: the quarterly literary journal,...
(among others) and made his TV debut performance on Conan with an anti-war stand up routine. Kilstein is also a regular guest on SIRIUS
Sirius
Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. With a visual apparent magnitude of −1.46, it is almost twice as bright as Canopus, the next brightest star. The name "Sirius" is derived from the Ancient Greek: Seirios . The star has the Bayer designation Alpha Canis Majoris...
radio.
Move to Independent Status
On Friday 24 September 2010 Citizen Radio announced that they would be leaving the online radio station that had hosted them since the show's start (Breakthru Radio) to go independent starting the following Monday.Citizen Radio followed the announcement by revealing a new membership model that rewards individuals and companies who provide financial support with community status, bonus content and sponsorship messages during the podcast for the highest level of supporters. All episodes of the podcast however will remain free to download regardless of membership status. The stated intention of the membership model is to provide financial support for the continued existence of the podcast and spur expansion to more days and richer content. Details of the membership model can be found on the Citizen Radio website.
Video Content
As of August the 9th 2010, Citizen Radio's YouTube channel began hosting new content produced by Citizen Radio focusing primarily on guest previews for upcoming episodes of the radio show and providing viewers new content separate but thematically-linked to the radio show.Content includes videos of live Citizen Radio shows, Jamie on tour (both on-stage and backstage), sketches, extended interviews and guest previews.
Critical reception
Citizen Radio has been called important by celebrated intellectuals and media personalities."Jamie Kilstein and Allison Kilkenny have created an important political radio show that balances humor and unreported news. At a time when media conglomerates dominate the airwaves, independent media like Citizen Radio is vital to national discourse." - Noam Chomsky
"Jamie reminds me of why I got into comedy. It’s like watching a combination of George Carlin and Bill Hicks." - Janeane Garofalo
"Allison Kilkenny's writing makes me want to vomit." - G. Gordon Liddy
G. Gordon Liddy
George Gordon Liddy was the chief operative for the White House Plumbers unit that existed from July–September 1971, during Richard Nixon's presidency. Separately, along with E. Howard Hunt, Liddy organized and directed the Watergate burglaries of the Democratic National Committee headquarters in...
, Convicted Watergate criminal
"In a corporate media that cares more about Carrie Prejean than preemptive war, Citizen Radio covers the issues that really matter." - Lizz Winstead
Lizz Winstead
Lizz Winstead is an American comedienne, radio and television personality, and blogger. A native of Minnesota, Winstead was co-creator of The Daily Show along with Madeleine Smithberg, and served as head writer....
, Co-creator of The Daily Show
Inside Jokes
Many episodes contain ongoing, inside jokes. Some of which include: every song ending with "... and IsraelIsrael
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
commits war crimes!", asking "the King of the Dolphins" to comment, but then realizing he is not able to, as he is dead, covered in oil
Oil
An oil is any substance that is liquid at ambient temperatures and does not mix with water but may mix with other oils and organic solvents. This general definition includes vegetable oils, volatile essential oils, petrochemical oils, and synthetic oils....
by the BP
BP
BP p.l.c. is a global oil and gas company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the third-largest energy company and fourth-largest company in the world measured by revenues and one of the six oil and gas "supermajors"...
Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Deepwater Horizon oil spill
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill is an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico which flowed unabated for three months in 2010, and continues to leak fresh oil. It is the largest accidental marine oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry...
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