Talk Radio

David Sirota To Permanently Replace Jay Marvin On Talk Radio AM 760

Westword | Michael Roberts | Posted 12.10.2009 | Denver


Jay Marvin has been unable to helm the AM 760 morning show since early March due to a life-threatening health crisis we've documented in this space. ...

Michael Smerconish: Talk Radio Host Without A Shout

Politico | PATRICK GAVIN | | Posted 10.06.2009 | Media


Michael Smerconish has been on the radio for years in Philadelphia, but he shot to national recognition on Aug. 20 when he broadcast his interview wit...

When Pundits Attack: The Beck-Brooks Fight

Ari Melber | Posted 10.05.2009 | Media


Ari Melber

After the summer of townhalls and what's shaping up as the autumn of Glenn Beck, it is hard to see things through David Brooks' bifocals.

Ten Ways to Sane in an Insane World

Francesca Biller-Safran | Posted 12.02.2009 | Living


Francesca Biller-Safran

7. Take the time to look people in the eye, say hello, goodbye, ask "How are you" ; listen to their answer and ask a question. Remember how to communicate with people again on a human face-to-face basis.

Talk Radio Inciting Violence? What Happened to Listener Discernment?

Michael D. Brown | Posted 11.21.2009 | Denver


Michael D. Brown

We should never refrain from expressing our opinions with emotions and passions for fear that the nut case will hear it wrong and act out violently.

Rush Limbaugh and the Mobilization of White Male Anger in the Health Care Debate

Jackson Katz | Posted 11.08.2009 | Media


Jackson Katz

Limbaugh is successful because he not only knows how millions of white men think -- he knows what pushes their emotional buttons.

Crunch Time for the Democrats

Hoyt Hilsman | Posted 11.08.2009 | Politics


Hoyt Hilsman

Leaders of the liberal wing of the party -- not necessarily the elected leadership of the House -- must use their powers of persuasion and their skills in compromise to sway the debate in favor of change, most critically with progressive voters.

Blah, Blah, Blah, It's A Business

Nelson Davis | Posted 09.28.2009 | Business


Nelson Davis

Rule number one for current talk radio success seems to be to demonize a person, his or her belief system, or an entire political party.

I Want You to Sell Your Body!

Joe The Nerd Ferraro | Posted 09.25.2009 | Politics


Joe The Nerd Ferraro

We grouse about Congress people prostituting themselves all the time. If we believe in health care, we may have to do the same, as it were.

The Current Reforms Need People, Not Money

Joe The Nerd Ferraro | Posted 09.24.2009 | Politics


Joe The Nerd Ferraro

If you want healthcare you may have to take grief from the party-insiders in the area. Tough noogies. Guess what -- the Congresspeople need political cover to get this done. Make their knees stronger.

Malkin and Fox News Are Stalking Children Again

Bob Cesca | Posted 09.12.2009 | Politics


Bob Cesca

The right-wing satellite of crazy has evolved from being a silly assembly of sore losers to a dangerous posse -- a rabble of misinformed cranks who have no problem targeting children.

CNN Bans Talk Radio Hosts From Air

TVNewser | Posted by Chris Ariens | 12:20 PM | CNN | Posted 09.11.2009 | Media


TVNewser has learned, and a CNN spokesperson confirms, that in his morning editorial meeting today, CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein asked his show produc...

Health Care Debate Loses Coherence

Tom Sullivan | Posted 09.03.2009 | Politics


Tom Sullivan

One suspects, however, that behind much of the "Don't Tread On Me" rhetoric directed at Obama is a spluttering "... but, but, but, you're black!"

WATCH: Sarah Palin Cuts Demo For Radio Show

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 08.30.2009 | Comedy


Matthew Filipowicz

It appears now that Palin's people are doing more than just testing the waters. We have obtained exclusive footage of Sarah Palin, in the studio, recording a demo to shop to potential syndicators.

Jason Linkins

Hal Turner, Internet Radio Host, Arrested For Inciting Violence Against Public Officials...Again

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 07.25.2009 | Media


Hal Turner, New Jersey's top white-supremacist internet-radio show hosting lunatic is back in the news today, for pretty much the same reason he was i...

Seeds of Hatred---Reaping the Harvest

Larry Gellman | Posted 07.07.2009 | Media


Larry Gellman

We can't call ourselves civilized until we learn to disagree like grownups.

Jason Linkins

Hal Turner, Talk Radio Host, Facing Charges For Inciting Violence Against Officials

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 07.05.2009 | Media


The onetime candidate for Congress and inveterate threatener of public officials has run afoul of the law, and will face charges in Connecticut,

Sotomayor Racist?

Abby L. Ferber | Posted 06.28.2009 | Politics


Abby L. Ferber

The fact that these conservative politicians and commentators don't even see racism unless they feel it is directed against them is precisely why we need the voices of women of color on the court.

Mark Levin Berates Caller: "I Don't Know Why Your Husband Doesn't Put A Gun To His Temple"

New Majority | David Frum | Posted 06.23.2009 | Politics


Conor Friedersdorf at the American Scene transcribes the following exchange from Mark Levin's radio program yesterday afternoon: CALLER: I just w...

Jason Linkins

Michael Savage Tees Off On Limbaugh

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 06.19.2009 | Media


All is not well in the world of talk radio today, as an internecine spat is being brewed up by right-wing host Michael Savage, who today spent a porti...

WGN Radio Boss Warns Talent: Build Audience Or You're Out

Chicago Sun-Times | LEWIS LAZARE | Posted 06.15.2009 | Chicago


The internal memos are flying out of Kevin Metheny's office. And in them, the WGN-AM (720) program director's message to his on-air talent is crystal ...

The Real Motive Behind the Cheney Family Torture Tour

Bob Cesca | Posted 06.13.2009 | Politics


Bob Cesca

Why did the Bush administration authorize torture when other methods were more successful? And why is Dick Cheney so desperate to exonerate himself and to skew the debate with trivialities?

Limbaugh's Living Large While Radio Boss Clear Channel Implodes

Eric Boehlert | Posted 06.05.2009 | Media


Eric Boehlert

Clear Channel's fall from business grace remains epic in its proportions. Yet Clear Channel's most famous employee, Rush Limbaugh, remains oblivious to it all.

Too Big To Flail

Oliver Willis | Posted 05.17.2009 | Politics


Oliver Willis

The conservative disinformation apparatus against President Obama seems to have run into the same mistake liberals made in opposition to Bush: They have been unable to settle on a line of attack.

Limbaugh's Racial Obsession Makes Perfectly Good Sense

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 05.17.2009 | Media


Earl Ofari Hutchinson

Talk radio kingpin Rush Limbaugh has a much bigger obsession than President Obama. That obsession is race. He just can't seem to stay away from it.