Jon Elliott
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Jon Elliott is an American
progressive
talk radio
personality, formerly featured on Air America Radio
.
and Chairman of the Board of Directors
of multiple companies.
Jon Elliott was CEO of Capital Television Network, a company created on April 18, 1988 out of bankrupt company Reliance Enterprises. Reliance Enterprises had ceased operations in January 1992, due to "the company's inability to attract the necessary funds to commence and sustain operations."
The company was eventually renamed Baymark Technologies and Jon served as President, CEO and CFO of Baymark Technologies until January 2006, at which time he resigned from the company as the company was restructured and renamed Implantable Vision.
radio in San Diego, California
. After he filled in for a few Air America hosts here and there, Jon's show was picked up nationally by Air America Radio in September 2006. Billed as This Is America with Jon Elliott and airing live Monday through Friday from 11 PM to 1 AM Eastern Time
, the show was also carried on XM radio channel 167 America Left
. The Air America show ended on May 15, 2009.
From Monday, May 18, 2009, through Thursday, September 18, 2009, Elliott had an afternoon show on XEPE
AM 1700 San Diego, from 4 to 6 PM weekdays.
Jon Elliott is no longer on the air.
United States
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progressive
Progressivism
Progressivism is an umbrella term for a political ideology advocating or favoring social, political, and economic reform or changes. Progressivism is often viewed by some conservatives, constitutionalists, and libertarians to be in opposition to conservative or reactionary ideologies.The...
talk radio
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
personality, formerly featured on Air America Radio
Air America Radio
Air America was an American radio network specializing in progressive talk programming...
.
Business Experience
Prior to his radio career, Jon served as the Chief Executive OfficerChief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
and Chairman of the Board of Directors
Board of directors
A board of directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization. Other names include board of governors, board of managers, board of regents, board of trustees, and board of visitors...
of multiple companies.
Jon Elliott was CEO of Capital Television Network, a company created on April 18, 1988 out of bankrupt company Reliance Enterprises. Reliance Enterprises had ceased operations in January 1992, due to "the company's inability to attract the necessary funds to commence and sustain operations."
The company was eventually renamed Baymark Technologies and Jon served as President, CEO and CFO of Baymark Technologies until January 2006, at which time he resigned from the company as the company was restructured and renamed Implantable Vision.
Radio Work
In October 2004, The Jon Elliott Show began airing for two hours on Sunday afternoons on KLSDKLSD
KLSD is a sports station based in San Diego, California. The sports programming began on November 12, 2007. Previously, KLSD's format was progressive talk radio....
radio in San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
. After he filled in for a few Air America hosts here and there, Jon's show was picked up nationally by Air America Radio in September 2006. Billed as This Is America with Jon Elliott and airing live Monday through Friday from 11 PM to 1 AM Eastern Time
North American Eastern Time Zone
The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
, the show was also carried on XM radio channel 167 America Left
America Left
Sirius XM Left is located at channel 127 on Sirius XM Radio and carries a progressive/liberal talk format. The channel is programmed by Don Wicklin.-America Left :...
. The Air America show ended on May 15, 2009.
From Monday, May 18, 2009, through Thursday, September 18, 2009, Elliott had an afternoon show on XEPE
XEPE
XEPE-AM or ESPN 1700 is an English-language sports radio station licensed to Tecate, Baja California, Mexico. Like other such stations, it focuses upon listeners in the San Diego, California area across the international border in the United States....
AM 1700 San Diego, from 4 to 6 PM weekdays.
Jon Elliott is no longer on the air.