Ed Schultz drops local ND show to focus nationally

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http://billboardradiomonitor.com/radiomonitor/news/format/talk/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000738423

http://ltradio.blogspot.com/2004/12/ed-schultz-drops-local-nd-show-to.html

Syndicated liberal talker Ed Schultz is stepping down from his local morning talk show, "News And Views," on Clear Channel KFGO-AM Fargo, N.D., to focus on his national show. His syndicated show is now carried by KFGO-AM from 2-5 p.m. locally, where it replaces "The Jack and Sandy Show," which has been discontinued, according to the Associated Press.

Schultz’ s show is a frequent addition to the Air America line-up at CC stations nationwide.

KFGO-AM is searching for Schultz's replacement on the local morning show.

[CatholicEdHead]

1. Sounld make for a better show

He was not as good as he was on local Fargo/Regional issues as he was in the past.

I hope they do not put some right wing nut in his old time slot to compete with Scott Hennen across the dial on WDAY. Clear Channel should make KFGO into a mostly AA station.

[CatholicEdHead]

2. Ed's goodbye

to his local listeners on KFGO.

http://www.kfgo.com/talk/ed/ed.html

Thank you....
It was almost nine years ago when Bruce Thom and I had lunch. He wanted me to work for him and I was screaming inside to go to work for KFGO. I couldn't believe I was doing a deal that would take me away from WDAY radio and TV. I was shocked at all the coverage it got at the time. I told Thom I wanted a long term deal. Ten years with a management position and he had to double my earnings. He did all of that.
I told him that News and Views would be number one for as long as I hosted the show and KFGO would never lose the top ranking in the market. I knew I was walking into a station with top talent and I thought I could add to the staff. It all worked out.
With that, I owe the loyal listening folks of KFGO a big thank you for their support and patience over the years. I realize your not a good talk show host if everybody likes you. That goes with the job. Had it not been for the day to day faithful folks who tuned into News and Views, I would not have the opportunity to attempt the next level. I will never forget that.

No radio show or career lasts forever. The day will come when my microphone will be turned off and Big Eddy will be done. I think I can look anybody in the eye and say I did my best and made my breaks. Who knows what the future holds? I know this, it has been a great ride with KFGO and I owe alot to alot of people especially my wife Wendy.