''Clout'' is a talk radio program in the

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, which began on the

Air America Radio Air America (formerly Air America Radio and Air America Media) was an American radio network specializing in progressive talk radio. It was on the air from March 2004 to January 2010. The network was founded as a left wing alternative to counter ...

Network, and is now airing on WCPT, a progressive talk radio station in Chicago. The show is hosted by

Richard Greene Richard Marius Joseph Greene (25 August 1918 – 1 June 1985) was a noted English film and television actor. A matinée idol who appeared in more than 40 films, he was perhaps best known for the lead role in the long-running British TV series ' ...

(a communications consultant, attorney and prominent vegetarian who has been closely associated with motivational guru Anthony Robbins) and debuted on May 26, 2007, airing Saturday nights with a replay on Sunday afternoons. The show is variously referred to on the air as "Clout", "Hollywood Clout", and "Clout with Richard Greene". In September 2007

moved the show to weeknights and could also be heard live on XM radio channel 167 America Left, a Weekend edition also premiered at that time, with guest hosts along with clips from Greene's interviews during his weekday show. Air America Radio filed for bankruptcy and ceased broadcasting in January 2010; Clout can now be heard on WCPT and its live Internet stream, weeknights 8-9PM CT.

About Host Richard Greene

Richard Greene is an American media personality, speaker and writer who was the creator and host of ''Clout''. ''The Sunday Times'' of London called Richard "the master of charisma". He is the author of several books including ''Words that Shook the World'' from Penguin Press. Richard was also a celebrity judge on The Learning Channel's series ''The Messengers'' and is a regular contributor to ''The Huffington Post''. Richard Greene is also a speaker and speech coach with many high-profile appearances and clients including the late Princess Diana.

References

External links

''Clout'' at Air America Radio

''Clout'' at WCPT website
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