Afternoon 96.9 drivetime political shock jock, Jay Severin, went mysteriously missing from the airwaves last fall. He resurfaced this morning on Imus with a quippy explaination for his absence. Before going off on an analysis of the whole Abramoff deal, he said that, like farmers on farm subsidies, he was paid to NOT do his job once his national syndication deal came through. Apparently, 96.9 wasn't sure that they would be Jay's local affiliate, and wanted to stop promoting him.

Well, according to Jay on Imus, he'll soon be back on 96.9 with his nationally syndicated show. Go figure.