Last night’s “Town Hall For Hope,” hosted by syndicated radio talker and FOX Business Channel host Dave Ramsey, reached a reported 1 million-plus people via more than 6000 locations across the U.S. and Canada who came to hear the talk host offer his message of hope in troubled times. “Hope doesn’t come from Washington,” he told viewers and listeners. “Hope comes from you and me.” Urging people to take charge of their own lives, Ramsey added, “The one thing America needs right now is hope. All we’re hearing in the news is how bad thing are, and no one is talking about hope for the future. The solution to America’s economy is to get people to believe again. It’s time to connect with families to instill hope and optimism in our economy and our country. We, the people, are the healing agents.” Ramsey concluded with advice on three things everyone can do to help shed the feelings of hopelessness and fear that prevail in America today. “Become active, avoid negative talk and give more to others in need,” he said. Get more details and join Ramsey’s movement for positive thinking at www.townhallforhope.com.

As NTS MediaOnline first told you yesterday via our “breaking news” bulletin, the liberal talk host has joined the lineup at Premiere Radio Networks where she’ll host a syndicated show from Washington, DC beginning May 11. Charter affiliates of Rhodes’ latest national effort include Clear Channel progressive talk outlets KTLK-AM/Los Angeles, KKGN (Green 960)/San Francisco and KPOJ/Portland. The move to Premiere is not Rhodes’ first rodeo at Clear Channel. Prior to joining Air America Radio for her first nationwide shot in 2004 she held local on-air stints at CC’s WIOD/Miami and WJNO/West Palm Beach. Most recently her radio show was syndicated by Nova M Broadcasting, a Phoenix-based venture headed by Chicago financiers Sheldon and Anita Drobny. “Randi has carved a niche in Talk radio with her straight-forward approach, intelligence, wit, and fact-driven content — qualities that attract audiences,” said Premiere EVP/Affiliate Marketing Julie Talbot. “We can’t wait to deliver Randi’s show to stations nationwide.” The addition of Rhodes to the Premiere stable should make for an interesting holiday party at the network which also syndicates heavyweight conservative talkers Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and Glenn Beck.

Unless you seal yourself in a windowless, soundproof room for the next several days, it’ll be hard to miss the media hoopla surrounding the marking of President Barack Obama’s first 100 days in office on April 29. ABC News Radio will provide reports throughout the day with White House correspondent Ann Compton providing detailed coverage of Obama’s Town Hall meeting in St. Louis that day. The network’s feature, “President Obama: The First 100 Days” will continue running, but under a new name, “The First Year.” CBS Radio News is offering a series of short-form features in advance of next week’s 100th day and will also provide and array of news pieces on April 29 anchored by correspondents Peter Maer and Dan Raviv. CNN Radio reporters Dick Uliano, Lisa Desjardins, Bob Constantini and Jim Roope will anchor specially produced news features throughout next week, as well as anchored coverage of Obama’s April 29 news conference at 8pm (ET). And FOX News Radio will provide listeners with a multi-part series offering “a balanced look at the accomplishments, failures and mis-steps” of America’s 44th President, anchored by White House correspondent Rich Johnson and Capitol Hill correspondent Mike Majchrowitz.

WFED (Federal News Radio)/Washington is airing “Match Game 1550,” a special feature mirroring the popular 1970’s TV game show featuring federal celebrities playing against WFED hosts for charity. The promotion was developed by WFED host Francis Rose … KOA/Denver morning sports anchor and Denver Bronco’s sideline reporter Alan Roach will be the on-stage host for this weekend’s NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York City … WLS/Chicago, WXYT/Detroit and KSFO/San Francisco are among the 12 digital stations who’s online streams met minimum reporting standards in Arbitron March PPM ratings results. Arbitron reports that more than 500 digital stations are already encoded across 14 PPM markets.

A crowd shot from last night’s “Town Hall Meeting For Hope,” featuring a 90-minute presentation by nationally syndicated radio host Dave Ramsey. The Lampo Group and Dave Ramsey Show’s Liz Edwards reports that last night’s event was delivered to more than 6000 webcast locations across the country “making it the largest syndicated webcast to date.” FOX Business Network anchor David Asman served as host/moderator of the event that was broadcast live on radio, TV and online from Oklahoma City.