Category Archives: Conservative Talk

John R Gambling says Goodbye

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Most of the last 90 years, New York City radio has had a Gambling helping start their day. John R is generation three of the Gambling radio family. Most of his time was on WOR-AM, although he did move to … Continue reading →

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Quinn & Rose back together again, almost

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Fred Stiening

WAVL-AM in Apollo PA (Population 1,647) took advantage of the FCC Saving AM radio project and added an FM translator and did the opposite of most similar stations. They are switching from music to talk. http://pa-talk.com/ Quinn’s one man act … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Conservative Talk, FM Translators, Saving AM radio | 7 Comments

Bloomberg goes after Steve Deace

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Bloomberg story Michael Bloomberg and his empire are about as hardcore #nevertrump as you can get. Late night religious Conservative talk show host Steve Deace is also. Since they’re both on the same team, why did Bloomberg decide to make … Continue reading →

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Would you pay to watch Michael Savage?

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Westwood One / Cumulus just extended their contract with Michael Savage, who escaped from his Talk Radio Network prison 4 years ago. At least here, he is the #2 most streamed show, and sneaking up on the Rushmeister. Part of … Continue reading →

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Beck Woe in Boston

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Politico coverage Glenn Beck is on trial for repeatedly accusing a Saudi national of being the “money man” in the Boston Marathon pressure cooker bombing. He continued to repeat the charge even after Homeland Security said there no evidence supporting … Continue reading →

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Limbaugh to hang around

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Yesterday, I read Rush’s segment celebrating 28 years on radio and my reaction was he was laying the capstone on his career. An important aspect of negotiating is convincing the other party that you are prepared to walk away from … Continue reading →

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Alex Jones has arrived

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Fred Stiening

https://youtu.be/aG86XtPkJTY The bigger world is starting to know who Alex Jones is. The Republican nominee knows who he is and doors are opening. On Thursday’s show, he did most of an hour with Milo with a very warm and interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 election, Alex Jones, Donald Trump, IHeart Media, Premiere (IHeart), Rush Limbaugh | 1 Comment

Michael Savage named to Radio Hall of Fame

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Fred Stiening

The Hall of Fame opened up voting to the public and the listeners to radio chose Michael Savage. Several radio executives were asked if they plan to commit suicide, but there was no immediate comment. Perhaps Sally Jesse Raphael can … Continue reading →

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Rushing Home

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Has it been 8 years already? Tom Taylor reminds the radio world that Rush’s 8 year, $200 million contract with Premiere Radio (iHeart/Clear Channel) ends in the next few weeks, as the company is fending off lawsuits trying to pull … Continue reading →

Posted in IHeart Media, Premiere (IHeart), Rush Limbaugh | 1 Comment

Alex Jones makes a huge error

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Alex Jones is spreading himself too thin. He stated on yesterday’s show he used to work 18 hours a day. His 4 hour/day show would be much better as a 2 hour show with careful show prep. Yesterday he started … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 election, Alex Jones, Donald Trump, Michael "Savage" Weiner | 5 Comments