title: The Mark Riley Show
text: The Mark Riley Show is a weekday radio show on the Air America Radio network hosted by long-time talk radio host Mark Riley.
  
  Background
  Originally it was part of a larger Air America Mornings program, but as of September 18, 2006 the show was billed on its own.  The show features news items read by Riley and his commentary on each of them.  Riley interviews a wide variety of guests, though these segments are often pre-recorded due to the early airtime of the show.  Riley often takes listener calls on a specific topic in a rapid-fire fashion.
  
  The show began on January 2, 2006, originally airing weekdays from 5AM - 7AM ET.  It now airs on weekdays from 5AM - 6AM ET on some Air America affiliates.
  
  The show came to an end on May 11, 2007.
  
  Regular features 
   Sunrise Soundbites - audio clips from some of yesterdays important news stories
   Last Night's Clips - audio clips from the late-night television comedy shows
   Overseas Live - Riley talks with an overseas reporter on the day's major international story
   On the Grapevine - entertainment news
   Nice Try of the Week - a political figure's failed attempt to justify their actions
   Weekly Conversation with Robert Reich - Riley and Reich discuss the week's economic news
   Winners and Losers - Friday roundup
   Wayne Gillman - the morning AAR newscaster joins the show during the second hour
   Common Sense Commentary - Jim Hightower's daily commentary
   The Numbers - A list of numerical facts similar to Harper's Index
  
  Music 
   Theme: "Float On" by Modest Mouse
   Bumpers: various jazz tunes
  
  Staff 
   Host: Mark Riley
   Producer: Ron Dodd
   Producer: John Crimmings
   Sports reporter: Larry Hardesty
   Sound Engineer: Kris Lo Presto
  
  External links 
   
  
  Air America (radio network)
  American talk radio programs