http:\/\/www.latimes.com\/entertainment\/envelope\/cotown\/la-et-ct-kfi-ratings-rush-limbaugh-20140218,0,2400336.story#axzz2tv9o3NgF<\/p>\n
If you want an example of newspaper constructing a narrative that is fact free, there you go.<\/p>\n
The reporter started with the conclusion “Rush left KFI-AM and nobody followed him to KTLK-AM!” (now KEIB). What they didn’t know because they don’t listen to the radio and didn’t do research – like talking to KFI – was that Rush continued to be heard on KFI as a KFI\/KEIB simulcast most of the month. That’s why KFI’s ratings didn’t plummet.<\/p>\n
However, over at KTLK\/KEIB, the share went from the 0.1% share under “progressive” talk to 0.4% – rush is only on 3 hours a day. In addition, Salem’s KTIE in San Bernadino picked up Rush Limbagh [sic], even if they can’t spell his name correctly on their web site. Salem doesn’t subscribe to Nielsen Audio (formerly known as Arbitron) so their audience numbers are not public.<\/p>\n
The LA Times printed a correction online. Rush doesn’t like to talk about himself or ratings, but this may get his attention.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
http:\/\/www.latimes.com\/entertainment\/envelope\/cotown\/la-et-ct-kfi-ratings-rush-limbaugh-20140218,0,2400336.story#axzz2tv9o3NgF If you want an example of newspaper constructing a narrative that is fact free, there you go. The reporter started with the conclusion “Rush left KFI-AM and nobody followed him to KTLK-AM!” (now KEIB). What they didn’t know because … Continue reading