Gary Nolan (radio host)
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Gary Nolan is an American
talk radio
host and a former candidate for the Libertarian Party
nomination for President of the United States
.
From 1994 to 1998, Nolan hosted USA Radio Daily on the USA Radio Network
. From 1998 to 2002, he hosted Nolan at Night on 65 U.S. affiliates of the Radio America
Network. He also served as the volunteer President of the conservative group CapitolWatch from 1997 through 1999. Nolan currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for DownsizeDC.org
.
At the end of 2002, he resigned from Nolan at Night to seek the Libertarian nomination for president, facing fellow candidates Michael Badnarik
and Aaron Russo
. Nolan had to resign from his radio show due to a law that prohibits candidates for office making an income while discussing their political views. Nolan pledged to run a practical campaign of reaching out to moderate voters and Republicans dissatisfied with the Bush presidency, particularly in his home swing state of Ohio. Nolan ran as an opponent of the United States
Patriot Act, the income tax
and foreign military bases, calling for bringing home American troops.
For most of the campaign, Nolan led the field of candidates in primaries and state conventions. In a closely contested race, Nolan placed third and was eliminated following the second ballot at the May, 2004 Libertarian National Convention. Nolan then encouraged his delegates to support Badnarik, who won the nomination on the next ballot.
Gary Nolan hosted a radio show called The Drive with Gary Nolan in the afternoons on Columbia, Missouri
, talk radio station KSSZ
"The Eagle 93.9". In February 2010 he began hosting WXTL's "Big Talker" 105.9 in Syracuse, New York
, between 4 and 7pm. Nolan left WXTL in April 2011 to return to KSSZ
"The Eagle 93.9" to begin a nationally syndicated program.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
talk radio
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
host and a former candidate for the Libertarian Party
Libertarian Party (United States)
The Libertarian Party is the third largest and fastest growing political party in the United States. The political platform of the Libertarian Party reflects its brand of libertarianism, favoring minimally regulated, laissez-faire markets, strong civil liberties, minimally regulated migration...
nomination for President of the United States
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
.
From 1994 to 1998, Nolan hosted USA Radio Daily on the USA Radio Network
USA Radio Network
The USA Radio Network is a syndicator of talk radio programming established in 1985. It provides programming to approximately 1,100 radio stations around the world, plus the American Forces Network and XM Satellite Radio, and can be heard on the internet from USA Radio's website.On March 5, 2008,...
. From 1998 to 2002, he hosted Nolan at Night on 65 U.S. affiliates of the Radio America
Radio America
Radio America is an American radio network specializing in conservative-oriented talk programming. A division of the American Studies Center, the network describes its mission as "to produce and syndicate quality radio programs reflecting a commitment to traditional American values, limited...
Network. He also served as the volunteer President of the conservative group CapitolWatch from 1997 through 1999. Nolan currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for DownsizeDC.org
Downsize DC Foundation
Downsize DC is a policy advocacy organization which aims to limit the size of government in the United States through awareness and petitioning. Though it claims to be non-partisan, it does have strong political ties to the libertarian movement...
.
At the end of 2002, he resigned from Nolan at Night to seek the Libertarian nomination for president, facing fellow candidates Michael Badnarik
Michael Badnarik
Michael J. Badnarik is an American software engineer, political figure, and former radio talk show host. He was the Libertarian Party nominee for President of the United States in the 2004 elections, and placed fourth in the race, behind independent candidate Ralph Nader...
and Aaron Russo
Aaron Russo
Aaron Russo was an American entertainment businessman, movie producer and director, and political activist. He was best-known for producing such blockbuster movies as Trading Places, Wise Guys, and The Rose...
. Nolan had to resign from his radio show due to a law that prohibits candidates for office making an income while discussing their political views. Nolan pledged to run a practical campaign of reaching out to moderate voters and Republicans dissatisfied with the Bush presidency, particularly in his home swing state of Ohio. Nolan ran as an opponent of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Patriot Act, the income tax
Income tax
An income tax is a tax levied on the income of individuals or businesses . Various income tax systems exist, with varying degrees of tax incidence. Income taxation can be progressive, proportional, or regressive. When the tax is levied on the income of companies, it is often called a corporate...
and foreign military bases, calling for bringing home American troops.
For most of the campaign, Nolan led the field of candidates in primaries and state conventions. In a closely contested race, Nolan placed third and was eliminated following the second ballot at the May, 2004 Libertarian National Convention. Nolan then encouraged his delegates to support Badnarik, who won the nomination on the next ballot.
Gary Nolan hosted a radio show called The Drive with Gary Nolan in the afternoons on Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, Missouri
Columbia is the fifth-largest city in Missouri, and the largest city in Mid-Missouri. With a population of 108,500 as of the 2010 Census, it is the principal municipality of the Columbia Metropolitan Area, a region of 164,283 residents. The city serves as the county seat of Boone County and as the...
, talk radio station KSSZ
KSSZ
KSSZ is a radio station broadcasting a talk radio format. Licensed to Fayette, Missouri, USA, the station serves the Columbia, Missouri, area...
"The Eagle 93.9". In February 2010 he began hosting WXTL's "Big Talker" 105.9 in Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
, between 4 and 7pm. Nolan left WXTL in April 2011 to return to KSSZ
KSSZ
KSSZ is a radio station broadcasting a talk radio format. Licensed to Fayette, Missouri, USA, the station serves the Columbia, Missouri, area...
"The Eagle 93.9" to begin a nationally syndicated program.