Winstead Exits Air America

Lizz Winstead, one of the original programmers for Air America Radio and co-host of the network’s mid-morning show Unfiltered (9 a.m. to Noon), has exited the liberal radio network.

No reason for her departure was given. In a prepared statement, the network said, “We plan to take the show in a different direction.” Winstead, the comedian who co-created Comedy Central’s Daily Show, has been with the network since its debut last March. Winstead’s current co-hosts, Rapper Chuck D and Rachel Maddow are still on the air.