Tom Athans date of birth:
1961
How old is Tom Athans?
65
Where was Tom Athans born?
Detroit, Michigan
Tom Athans body shape:
Average
Is Tom Athans gay or straight?
Straight
What is Tom Athans's ethnicity?
White
What is Tom Athans nationality?
American
What is Tom Athans's occupation?
Media entrepreneur, communications expert, political strategist
Tom Athans claim to fame:
Congressional Aide in the U.S. House of Representatives and the United States Senate
Short Biography
Tom Athans (born 1961) is a media entrepreneur and a notable member of the Democratic Party from the state of Michigan. He is widely considered the originator of the progressive talk radio format in the United States. Athans was co-founder and former CEO of Democracy Radio, an organization that created and produced progressive talk radio shows that included The Ed Schultz Show and The Stephanie Miller Show. After his tenure at Democracy Radio, he joined Air America as Executive Vice President for Programming. Athans was formerly married to U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat of Michigan. The couple divorced in May 2010.