Category Archives: Talk Radio

The part of radio that makes its living by talking

On being a Great American

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Fred Stiening

In 2009, Micheal “Savage” Weiner erupted at a caller who made the mistake of saying to Savage “You’re a great American!” The greeting is used by callers to Sean Hannity (the Wall Banger), and is the signature slogan of WLW-AM’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Michael "Savage" Weiner | 8 Comments

Culture Shocks

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Barry Lynn is an ordained minister who believes with every ounce of his being that government should stay out of the religion business. His religious affiliation is with the left leaning United Church of Christ. (The college I graduated from … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Collapse of America, Glenn Beck, Individual Liberty | 24 Comments

Ed Schultz pulls the plug

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Perhaps Cumulus is getting around to demanding pay cuts, maybe advertisers realize how few “progressive” talk stations are left… Whatever the reason, hot on the heels of Randi Rhodes – Ed Shultz will do his final show on Friday of … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberal Talk, Westwood One | 8 Comments

A Face for Radio

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Bob Levy’s first Selfie WOBM-AM and its AM simulcast partner WADB-AM in Monmouth County New Jersey (Jersey Shore) have dropped oldies music to pick up Beck, Limbaugh and Hannity. The station is owned by Townsquare Media (Oaktree Capital). This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Talk Radio | 8 Comments

Randi Rhodes leaves syndication

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Today is the last day Randi Rhodes will be heard on Premiere radio. Randi wound up working for the “evil” Clear Channel after the failure of Air America and the “progressive” Novo M network in Phoenix. Coinciding with her leaving, … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberal Talk, Premiere (IHeart) | 8 Comments

How to not be a salesman

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Fred Stiening

More from the totally random department… This week, Rush Limbaugh returned from his surgery to install a second cochlear implant. He spent a good part of an hour talking about the mechanics of how hearing works, how cochlear implants work, … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Rush Limbaugh, Technology | 18 Comments

Rush to get second cochlear implant

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Rush Limbaugh to undergo surgery I remember exactly where I was when Rush told his audience he had lost all of his hearing. At the time, he mentioned that his doctor wanted to only operate on one ear, in case … Continue reading →

Posted in Rush Limbaugh | 3 Comments

Ditto heads invade Fire Chat!

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Cc posted this link on another story about Fire Chat http://www.wired.com/2014/03/apple-multipeer-connectivity/ If I’ve been scarce the past few days, I’ve been Community Organizing on Fire Chat. This app is what the Arab Spring wanted. When Mubarak turned off the Internet, … Continue reading →

Posted in Collapse of America, Rush Limbaugh | 1 Comment

Glenn Beck is being sued

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Fred Stiening

The Saudi guy in Boston who Beck accused of funding the Boston Marathon bombing is suing Beck, his company and Premiere. This could get interesting.

Posted in Glenn Beck, Premiere (IHeart) | 10 Comments

Rush and the White House Press

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Fred Stiening

During the first hour today, Rush spent a good part of the show talking about the a white House press corps. His revelation is that the press tell the staff what they want to ask questions about, and then the … Continue reading →

Posted in Examples of Media Bias, Rush Limbaugh | 7 Comments