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Gabriela Hoffman's avatar

I used to think I was always right & for many years I was.

Then I started listening to you on "Air America" & have never stopped.

YOU ARE ALWAYS RIGHT!I

I listen to others but they're always hours or days behind what you bring to us.

You explain things in ways that we can grasp even if they're complicated or in legal terms.

You've helped all your listeners through the years find resources to look for & how to scour every source to find the truth in every story.

You are my "GO TO" for the most up to date & accurate info.

I don't have many more tears to shed with our current situation here & in the larger world.

When I awoke today, depressed as I've been daily,my husband greeted me with "the Pope " died, & later after anticipating your return, the next shock did me in.

But as usual your kindness & openness in sharing only made me love & appreciate you that much more.

Randi, you will always be "Our Queen". We all wish you the best outcome with what comes next & a full complete recovery so you can enjoy retirement on YOUR OWN TERMS!

Please continue billing me for the rest of the year till it's completed.

(Save me a spot in Costa Rica if you go back.)

Gaby Hoffman

(P.S. All the best to Brett & his lovely new love.)

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Helen Heisler's avatar

Thank you for being my hero for all of these years! I first found you when I was driving my Mom home from Phoenix to her farm in Iowa. We were driving thru Kansas and we found you on AM radio, we really enjoyed listening to you and I was so happy to find you on Air America when I got back home to Phx. You've been my go to person when I wanted to hear "the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth!! Very sad to hear your news yesterday, but you deserve to have lots of fun and get your health back on track. Thank you for bringing me knowledge and joy, I'll miss you everyday! Much love to you and your family!!

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yuki's avatar

Dear Randi, I’ve been with you since your Am radio days. You’ve taught me about politics and my family. I always loved your homework assignments, I will miss them. I hope with all my heart your recovery go smoothly and you get back on your feet to go conquer the world, go see what you’ve miss, and do all the things you never got to. I miss that sassy voice and sharp wit. Know we are all rooting for you, keep the faith. All our love the Straton’s

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Carol Kravetz's avatar

I have been a listener and fan for almost 18 years. I get the best information from you. When I miss some shows I only listen to you to catch up on all the dirt. What am I gonna do without your voice, your smarts, your insights (that are always RIGHT, BTW)?? I will miss you terribly.

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Karen Scofield's avatar

Love you much 😘 and will reStack ASAP 🙏💯👍

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Kelly's avatar

Thank you so much for everything and helping my keep my sanity. You deserve time for yourself. I will miss you!

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Diane Policelli's avatar

Take good care Randi. I’ll miss you. Listener since 2004.

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Nancy P.'s avatar

Take care of yourself, Randi. I have listened to you since Air America and maybe we can hear from you once in a while somewhere. You will be missed.

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Carol Kravetz's avatar

Congrats to Brett. I’ll miss him too

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Carol Kravetz's avatar

But I understand! This admin is a nightmare and you need to not think about that a-hole for a long time. I do hope you pop up somewhere though. A mind is a terrible thing to waste. Take care and know that your fans will always be here for you. I know I will ❤️🙏💚😎

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Carol Kravetz's avatar

I saw the title and just knew. Then saw the Substack comments and it was as confirmed. But hearing the beginning of the show, I’m distressed to hear it’s partially physical. I do hope whatever it is can be taken care of quickly.

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Charles Varani's avatar

Randi, I am sorry to learn you are leaving. I first found you during Dubya's ME disasters. Have been a loyal listener since. You are loved, may you be well. Pace y bene.

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John L Minck's avatar

Oops, About Face, March,

I apologize for the multiple posting of my Ten AttaBoys to Randi, the posting process confused me, and I had no indication that my first post worked. Geez, this 94 year old brain fails me at times.

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John L Minck's avatar

At 94, my hobby is awarding my Noble Prize to people whose lives or activities charm me. It is a Ten AttaBoys certificate, which people tell me often ends up under a magnet on their refrigerator. I wanted your community to know you got not one, but two.

"Ten AttaJournalists"

Perspicaciousness

A Genuine Noble Prize

One AttaBoy is a pat on the back, "Good Job."

Ten Attaboys is High Praise,"Well Done!"

Randi Rhodes, Sage, Truth-Wrangler, News-Sleuth, Visionary, Hero

For Your Sagacious Political/Journalist Radio, You are hereby awarded "TEN ATTA-JOURNALISTS."

This qualifies You to enjoy the Satisfaction of being an Intrepid Thought Leader and Role Model of Astute Political Street-Fighters, in the Proud Traditions of Our Fragile Democracy, and Our Constitution of We the People.

It certifies Your Cojones to confront Our Homophobe, Xenophobe, Racist, Misogynist, Sexual Assault Bully, Psychopath, Narcissist, Seditionist, FELON, POTUS Trump, and His Project 2025 of White Supremacy and Christian Nationalism.

It applauds Your Awesome Courage and Resolute Spirit, driven by a Sense of Justice, in fighting the Entrenched Testosterone and Misogyny of a Troglodyte Zealot MAGA Cult of a Malignant Grifter.

Award: An Inspiring Story of Journalistic Accomplishment and the Assertion of Truth

Apr 22, 2025

Signed, John L.Minck

Chief Curmudgeon

Noble Prize Foundation of Palo Alto

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Scott Bailey's avatar

You're always in our hearts Randi❤️

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Carrie chick's avatar

But yet all these criminals that they're so worried about he is released the j6ers the guy from The silk road he is invited the cartels into the US he is giving $5 million citizenships to anybody that will give him money

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