Laura Ingraham Exits Talk Radio Network

Laura Ingraham has exited Talk Radio Network, and her show is off the air, at least temporarily. Her Monday show (Nov. 26) was her last one for TRN. So far, there's been no official word from TRN. Today (Tuesday), Tammy Bruce was heard in place of Ingraham. Ingraham herself now confirms her exit from Talk Radio Network after more than nine years. She says today (Tuesday) that she has indeed exited TRN – because her contract is up. Ingraham says she's in discussions with other distributors. She doesn't, however, confirm or deny rumors that she may abandon over-the-air radio in favor of a streaming service. Her show on TRN has been airing on 325 stations nationally. And now Ingraham has posted a "Shut Up & Blog" message to her listeners on her website: "After more than 9 years with the distributor Talk Radio Network, I decided it was time to move on. After much thought and reflection, I have decided to pursue my first loves--modern dance and the xylophone. In the highly unlikely event that these efforts do not prove fruitful, I intend to return to radio. Seriously--to the more than 300 stations that carry the Laura Ingraham Show and to all my loyal listeners, I feel the time is right to expand and retool my radio program and to explore other syndication options, which I am now actively pursuing. During this brief hiatus, my team and I will continue to deliver thought-provoking and entertaining analysis via my website lauraingraham.com and twitter @IngrahamAngle. And of course, I'll be doing my regular appearances on Fox News. I anticipate making an announcement concerning the show in the near future. Stay tuned!"