Please explain why there are only right wing radio programs? (cost, ratings)
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But why is there only right wing conservative personalities (Limbaugh,Beck, Hannity, Levine?) on the radio air waves? I could be wrong but I don't know of any left wing liberal shows on the radio? I know jon stewart is a liberal but he's as far as I know on tv.
Could someone give me a true answer? thanks
The reason why there are only 'right wing' radio programs today is because the media is all about hype.
Anything that's eye or ear catching can be used along with gossip and lies added on to it for rating boosts.
The fact is that as of 2008, we have a Democrat in the office as well as an historic event, such as for the first time having a US President who is not white.
So until the end of Obama's term, the right wing media programs will lead the ratings chart because this Historic Presidential term will give them plenty of opportunities to fill the media with lies, hype, & gossip. And as I said before, this is what attracts certain viewers / listeners.
Sad to say that certain listeners will continued to be informed with toxic media from those right wing entertainers.
I listen to America Left on Satellite radio in the car (XM/Sirius). Randi Rhodes is also available on one of the talk stations while I am driving home from work (4pm - 6pm but I can't remember the exact name of the station).
I do occasionally listen to America Right also for the entertainment factor.. Hannity, Levin et al know their audience and play them like a violin ... it's totally reminiscent of the WWF and is a little sad but it does appear to work.. They are very angry people.
I remember when there were only liberal talk radio, and they would have a token moderate or conservative in off hours, the biggest in seattle had Limbaugh when he was first going national then they booted him, I think that station is now airnig japanese cooking recipes.
Radio is a dying medium. They aren't getting any younger listeners. It's hilarious to hear Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh talk about fiscal responsibility when they work for bankrupt Clear Channel. Part of the reason CC is bankrupt is because of the huge contracts they gave those 2 about two years ago.
But why is there only right wing conservative personalities (Limbaugh,Beck, Hannity, Levine?) on the radio air waves? I could be wrong but I don't know of any left wing liberal shows on the radio? I know jon stewart is a liberal but he's as far as I know on tv.
Could someone give me a true answer? thanks
It's called capitalism.
Nobody wants to hear the equivalent to Jimmy Carter's malaise speech and hear it's all the listener's fault as a talk show.
Billionare media mogul, owns numerous companys and corporations notibly several television channels such as fox in the usa and sky in the uk also noted for his far right views and his ruthless manipulaition of his media resources in attempts to manipulate public veiw to his own far right opnions.
Scheming, conniving monopolist from Australia. Controls the Fox network, News Corp, among other things. Holds dominion over much of western media.
Maybe because liberals prefer to read rather than have someone spoon-feed them info.
That's funny.
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