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Category Archives: talk radio
Media tweek: Should Rush Limbaugh’s supporters be allowed to vote?
Should Rush Limbaugh’s supporters be allowed to vote? Given the amazingly mean spirited and stupid things Limbaugh says, should the dittoheads who mindlessly applaud him receive the franchise? Could you imagine the elevated difference in the political makeup of this … finish reading Media tweek: Should Rush Limbaugh’s supporters be allowed to vote?
Congressman: Rush Limbaugh wants to extend tax breaks for himself
As Capitol Hill debates whether to extend the Bush era tax cut for millionaires, Representative Alan Grayson (D-FL) pushed back on prominent talk radio hosts in favor of the provision, especially Rush Limbaugh. “They tell us that extending the tax … finish reading Congressman: Rush Limbaugh wants to extend tax breaks for himself
Conservative AM talk is the new home for aging shock jocks
Long-time Chicago radio host Mancow Muller lost his last hometown gig last February when he was canned from Citadel Broadcasting‘s AM talk powerhouse WLS. But the Mancow has many lives, it seems. While he won’t be back on the air … finish reading Conservative AM talk is the new home for aging shock jocks
Posted in commercial radio, talk radio
Tagged Alexander Zaitchik, Citadel, conservative, Glenn Beck, Mancow, shock jock, WABC, WLS-AM
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Radio industry journal acknowledges problems with AM HD
Following on the heels of my unimpressive AM HD radio listening test last week, industry stalwart Radio World magazine published a report that comes to terms with the fact that “AM HD radio has stalled.” In fact, I’d say that … finish reading Radio industry journal acknowledges problems with AM HD
Dr. Laura lived by the market, died by the market
As most radio enthusiasts have probably already heard, veteran talk show host Dr. Laura Schlessinger appeared on the Larry King Live program Tuesday night and announced that she would leave her show at the end of the contract. Schlessinger made … finish reading Dr. Laura lived by the market, died by the market
Posted in commercial radio, economics, talk radio
Tagged boycott, censorship, Constitution, Dr. Laura, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, First Amendment, Media Matters, thin skin
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Christian Radio Station Quells Violence after Mehserle Verdict
Although I still haven’t sleuthed out the origins of “Oscar Grant Radio,” the mobile radio station that offered up a voice for citizens on the streets of Oakland following the Johannes Mehserle verdict on Thursday, today I learned about another … finish reading Christian Radio Station Quells Violence after Mehserle Verdict
By talk radio standards, most famous Republican Presidents were socialists
Earlier this year, Focal Point radio host Bryan Fischer interviewed conservative author Robert Knight. The interview centered largely around President’s Obama’s administration, specifically discussing media. Both Fischer and Knight believe that the Obama administration is victimizing conservatives. Knight states at … finish reading By talk radio standards, most famous Republican Presidents were socialists
Posted in history, talk radio
Tagged Bryan Fischer, federal government, Focal Point, Radical Rulers, Republican presidents, Robert Knight, socialism
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Hey Rush, Artists Need Insurance Too!
In his March 12 broadcast, Rush Limbaugh freaked out over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) call for artists, photographers, writers, and other creative people to have access to health care. Limbaugh was so outraged that he played Pelosi’s quote four … finish reading Hey Rush, Artists Need Insurance Too!
Posted in commercial radio, talk radio
Tagged Harry Hopkins, Health Care Reform, Nancy Pelosi, Rush Limbaugh, WPA
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This Land is Glenn Beck’s Land?
Glenn Beck is great at riling people up, but not so good at demographics. In his March 11 radio broadcast, Beck began a discussion of government land ownership by claiming that the government owns 98% of Nevada’s land (actually the … finish reading This Land is Glenn Beck’s Land?
Posted in talk radio
Tagged Glenn Beck, Great Depression, This Land is Your Land, Woodie Guthrie
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New Pew Internet and American Life Study’s Take on Radio News Consumers
A study released this week from the Pew Internet and American Life Project reveals some interesting tidbits about how people in the United States are increasingly turning to the Internet as a major source for news. However, the report, “Understanding … finish reading New Pew Internet and American Life Study’s Take on Radio News Consumers
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