Glenn Beck Booted, Replaced by Jerry Springer

(Cleveland, Ohio) Effective March 21, NEWSRADIO WTAM 1100 will debut the Springer On The Radio program from 9:00 to 11:30am weekdays. Springer replaces Philadelphia-based conservative talk radio host, Glenn Beck.

It's unclear exactly why Clear Channel Radio has made the change. The only explanation provided is, "We've been listening to 'Springer on the Radio' since it launched, and have been positively impressed by Jerry's rapid development as an issues-driven talk radio host," according to Clear Channel VP, Kevin Metheny.

Whatever the reason, this change is the first I've heard where a conservative radio talk show host is replaced by a liberal, although Springer apparently prefers to be called a progressive, at a large broadcast station.