Category Archives: Conservative Talk

The Apple (WNYM-AM in New York) changes its name

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Fred Stiening

Phil Boyce, formerly of WABC-AM and then Talk Radio Network recently landed at Salem Radio, a company in sore need of a makeover and someone who actually knows how to market radio and build talent. I’ve said out loud that … Continue reading →

Posted in Radio Biz, Rush Limbaugh, Talk Radio | 3 Comments

Should Rush Limbaugh be fired?

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Fred Stiening

Various news outlets have started running “polls” asking if Rush Limbaugh should be fired – what “The Media” don’t seem to understand is that Rush Limbaugh cannot be fired.   Rush is employed by his own production company, the same arrangement … Continue reading →

Posted in Radio Biz, Rush Limbaugh, Talk Radio | 17 Comments

Rush Limbaugh vs Cumulus Media – one month to go

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Fred Stiening

Cumulus Media has been clearing the schedule of most of their news/talk stations of non-Cumulus programs – replacing them with their own syndication – Chris Plante, Mark Levin, John Batchelor and the Redeye Radio show (hosted by former Midnight Radio … Continue reading →

Posted in Radio Biz, Rush Limbaugh, Talk Radio | 8 Comments

Andrew Breitbart dead at age 43

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Fred Stiening

Andrew was on a radio show only a few days ago – I think it was Dennis Miller – talking about a variety of things, including his work for Arianna Huffington to help create the Huffington Post. He talked at … Continue reading →

Posted in Dead Things, Michael "Savage" Weiner, Radio Biz, Talk Radio | 6 Comments

Cumulus to put Huckabee against Limbaugh

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Fred Stiening

Back when the Atlanta based Cumulus acquired Citadel Media (including the former ABC radio stations and syndication) with the mandate from the investors funding the deal to cut costs, I wondered out loud if Rush Limbaugh was going to become … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Election, Radio Biz, Rush Limbaugh, Talk Radio | 10 Comments

Newt Gingrich is a Marxist!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Fred Stiening

That’s the latest claim from he Voice of The Truth – Glenn Beck. This is added to the recent list that Newt probably consumes kiddie porn, likened his consulting for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae to being a crack dealer,  … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Election, Glenn Beck, Radio Biz | 12 Comments

Did Glenn Beck cause the collapse of Bear Stearns?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Fred Stiening

I asked the question at the time if Glenn Beck contributed to the collapse of Bear Stearns in 2008, and today’s radio show forces me to ask it again more forcefully. Glenn had a guest on GBTV last night spinning … Continue reading →

Posted in Glenn Beck, Radio Biz, Talk Radio | 11 Comments

Rush’s “Full Disclosure” about Bain Captial & Clear Channel

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Fred Stiening

Timing is everything.    I was just sitting down to type a blog post saying the Rush really really needs to disclose that his paycheck is signed by Bain Capital.   That moment, he gave his “full disclosure” (Tuesday @ 2:14 PM … Continue reading →

Posted in Radio Biz, Rush Limbaugh, Talk Radio | 3 Comments

Michael Savage, how are you?

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Fred Stiening

Donald Trump, hero of Michael Savage unknowingly broke Michael Savage’s rule.   He was on the show tonight, and after being introduced, began by saying “Michael Savage, how are you?” Blam! You don’t do that to Michael Savage.   When a caller … Continue reading →

Posted in Michael "Savage" Weiner, Radio Biz, Talk Radio | 2 Comments

Savage’s “Internet Streaming Ratings”

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Fred Stiening

On tonight’s show, Michael “Savage” Weiner pondered about the significance of his high internet streaming ratings.    The Source of this “list” was TalkStream live – the same source that had Tammy Bruce convinced she was the most popular radio show … Continue reading →

Posted in Michael "Savage" Weiner, Radio Biz, Talk Radio | 6 Comments