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Revision as of 23:52, March 21, 2007
Rush Limbaugh (born January 12, 1951) is a conservative American radio talk show host.
The Rush Limbaugh Show
Limbaugh hosts a radio show famed for its blustery denounciations of anything liberal. He is often at odds with liberal Al Franken[1]. Limbaugh's vitriolic style has been credited with "reviving AM radio in the United States, and is considered by many to have been a catalyst for the Republican Party's 1994 Congressional victories"[2]. Rush's conservative talk show is nationally syndicated and averages over 13.5 million listeners weekly, making Rush the '#1 Radio Talk Show Host'.[3]
The Limbaugh Letter
The Limbaugh Letter is a monthly publication that contains conservative articles and humor in Rush's style.
1/2 Hour News Hour
Rush has appeared on the 1/2 Hour News Hour "comedy" show on the Fox News Channel. [4]
Controversy
Limbaugh underwent a scandal several years ago when his housekeeper was caught purchasing oxycontin and other painkillers on his behalf. Limbaugh soon revealed that he was addicted to these drugs. Both critics and supporters were shocked and disappointed by the revelation, since Limbaugh had often been vocally critical of drug abusers throughout his career. He sought treatment soon afterward.
References
- ↑ Forum thread discussing a NYT Editorial
- ↑ Radio Talk Show Host Fears For True Conservatism's Fate, New York Times
- ↑ The Top Talk Radio Audiences Tallkers magazine online
- ↑ Fox News Channel's '1/2 Hour News Hour': Right Funny, in Spots washingtonpost.com