Category Archives: Conservative Talk

The black Terry Schiavo

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Nothing that becomes a wide spread news story on TV and Fox News happens unless someone is pushing it. Hospitals kill people every day through accidents, negligence or just unexpected complications. About 10 years ago, the case of Terry Schiavo … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Glenn Beck, Michael "Savage" Weiner, Radio Biz, Talk Radio | 17 Comments

Bob Grant dead at 84

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Michael Savage mentioned the recent news that Bob Grant has died – he actually died New Year’s Eve. Bob’s weekend show quietly ended last summer and he has been in declining health. Bob is now eating at the banquet table … Continue reading →

Posted in Dead Things, Michael "Savage" Weiner, Radio Biz, Talk Radio, Westwood One | 23 Comments

“Give me 15 minutes and I’ll give you America” ™

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Michael Savage has arrived at the pinnacle of his career, landing in afternoon drive in the major cities on the east coast. Savage will be googling the phrase of this blog to see who has “stolen” his stuff

Posted in Michael "Savage" Weiner, Radio Biz, Talk Radio, Westwood One | 12 Comments

WOR-AM in New York announces lineup

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Well, the nursing home patients on Long Island won’t like this. Rush and Hannity are coming (no surprise), Mark Simone stays 10AM to Noon, Andy Dean follows Hannity, and Dave Ramsey leads into Coast to Coast. The thing nobody possibly … Continue reading →

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

Geraldo says “adios” (mostly)

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Jewish Puerto-Rican radio host and Hispanic immigration activist Geraldo Rivera told his audience today he will be leaving syndication January 1st. He is currently syndicated by Cumulus Media who also owns the former ABC Radio stations including WABC-AM in New … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Radio Biz, Rush Limbaugh, Talk Radio | 25 Comments

Where do people get their “news”?

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Link The story about Jon Stewart vs Obamacare is interesting, but the age breakdown is fascinating – particularly the difference between Hannity and Limbaugh. Only 3% of Hannity’s viewers/listeners are under 30, and 42% are 65+ – which are 15.1% … Continue reading →

Posted in Radio Biz, Rush Limbaugh, Talk Radio | 41 Comments

Waiting your turn in line

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Son of Russian immigrants Michael “Savage” Wiener creates some more fractured American History tonight. Since the immigration issue is heating up and is his central issue, it’s troubling that he repeats the notion that “our ancestors had to wait our … Continue reading →

Posted in Michael "Savage" Weiner, Radio Biz | 1 Comment

Glenn Beck: Talk Radio will be over in 5 years

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Pretty bold prediction http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/10/04/glenn-becks-bold-speech-to-a-room-full-of-journalists-your-old-media-models-are-dying/ I think 2 years is closer. In 2012, very little political advertising went to radio. National ads are dead due to boycotts. Cumulus and Clear Channel are very vulnerable to changes in interest rates. Rush is … Continue reading →

Posted in Glenn Beck, Radio Biz, Talk Radio | 34 Comments

What does it mean with Savage going to 3 pm ET?

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Fred Stiening

Michael “Savage” Weiner has made the official announcement. Starting in January 2014, Cumulus Media will be moving his show to 3 PM Eastern Time. While this means that Savage will move to 3 PM on the stations owned by Cumulus … Continue reading →

Posted in Michael "Savage" Weiner, Talk Radio | 25 Comments

Limbaugh gets 3 more years on Cumulus

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Fred Stiening

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzsTp9vkHp8&sns=em Rush will be moving to WOR-AM in New York on January 1st, but otherwise he’ll remain on Cumulus. Perhaps they worked out a Sweetjack offer for Rush’s tea.

Posted in Radio Biz, Rush Limbaugh, Talk Radio | 5 Comments