Talk Show Host

Callers and Guests Sorely Missed at "Battle of Talk Show Hosts" event

Jason Salzman | Posted 12.13.2011

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Jason Salzman

You'd expect to get plenty of meaninglessness from a two-hour event featuring 10 yappers skilled at yapping. How could a panel of 10 normal people converse intelligently in such a setting, much less 10 talk-radio hosts?

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This Progressive Will Miss Conservative Tom Roeser

Robert Creamer | Posted 08.06.2011

Read More: Friendship, Tom Roeser, Political Debate, Overcoming Political Division, Conservative Talk Radio, Public Debate, Talk Show Host, Chicago News
Robert Creamer

Last week Chicago lost a legend. Conservative radio host Tom Roeser died at the age of 82. I'm not the only one who will remember Tom as one of those unforgettable, iconic figures that don't come along often.

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Can an Orange Bracelet Turn Hearts in Washington?

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Wallis

2011-03-04-jw.jpgCutting programs that help the most vulnerable isn't going to get us out of financial trouble, or reduce the deficit in ways that we now need.

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In Spite of Glenn Beck's New Threats, My Invitation to Dialogue Stands

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Wallis

I thought Beck's rather extreme and misguided comments needed a response, but I did not attack him personally; nor will I.

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Conservative Politics: Just a Talk Show

Michael Conniff | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michael Conniff

As a conservative, you see, I would have the innate ability to oppose exactly those things I stand for ...

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The Agorafabulous Life of Sara Benincasa

Jon Chattman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jon Chattman

I spoke with Sara Benincasa late last month, and covered everything from the upcoming mustache benefit she's hosting to her rise among the comedic ranks.

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Waterboarding Sean Hannity

Hoyt Hilsman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Hoyt Hilsman

Sean Hannity's offer to undergo waterboarding for charity is almost too good to refuse.

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Letterman Shuts Out Press During Visit To Alma Mater

Star Press | Gail Koch | Posted 05.25.2011

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The only certainty about David Letterman's appearance today at Ball State University is that he's coming back to town. Beyond that, all else is specu...

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