The contest will begin on Monday, October 9 with local promotions at participating stations and culminate in a final broadcast in front of a live studio audience in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, November 16. Entries will be judged by an expert panel including progressive talk host, Ed Schultz.
The contest, open to anyone in the United States.
More About Progressive Talk
Clear Channel Radio takes credit for creating the Progressive Talk format, saying it was born in March 2004 in Portland, OR, at what is now known as KPOJ.
The 50,000 watt AM station has done well in the ratings which may explain why there are now nearly 100 other radio stations across the country emulating the format.
How The Winner Will Be Decided
The local winners and the at-large winner will each receive a $1,000 cash prize and move to the next phase of the competition. There, a panel of judges will announce the final eight participants on Saturday, November 4 during the inaugural broadcast of the network program, Progressive Talk Radio Star.
The contestants will be narrowed down through quarterfinal and semifinal broadcasts, with two finalists winning an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to participate in the final broadcast on Thursday, November 16.
These final two contestants, competing for a nationally syndicated radio show, will perform live before the judges, the media, and a studio audience at the Center for American Progress Action Fund.
Getting Involved
If you have a Clear Channel station in your area that is participating, then you can potentially enter their local contest. A list of participating stations can be found under the “Stations” tab on TalkProgress.com.
The other option is to enter the “At Large” contest being held on TalkProgress.com. The online application is now available. It will confirm through your email and provide you with access to creating a profile page and uploading an image (optional) and audio demo (required). All contest terms and conditions will be posted as well as online support information.
