Limbaugh's 25 Years Changed the Face of Media and Politics
After changing the face of politics -- and weathering numerous controversies -- Rush Limbaugh celebrated 25 years of his nationally syndicated program. His career and the impact it had on the media and politics is detailed in The Right Frequency.
Online, August 5, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Rush Limbaugh marked his 25th year in national syndication this month, launching not only a legendary broadcast career but spawning an industry of conservative talkers and inspiring an alternative media.
The Right Frequency: The Story of the Talk Radio Giants Who Shook Up the Political and Media Establishment by Fred Lucas (History Publishing Co.) tells the story of how Limbaugh defied industry odds when a national talk radio show on politics seemed unheard of.
It was in many ways a classic American tale, as Limbaugh explained on the air, marking the anniversary. "I had a senior executive at ABC Radio tell me in 1972, 'If you want to stay in this business, you had better go into sales, because you just don't have the talent. You're never going make it,' But the point is, I never listened to the naysayers."
The expanding universe of national conservative talkers today stands on the shoulders of Limbaugh. But, as The Right Frequency explains, Limbaugh also stands on the shoulders of others lesser known talkers who paved the way for his success. Among these conservative voices are Bob Grant, Barry Farber and Fulton Lewis Jr., among other legendary radio commentators profiled in the book.
The book also explains how Limbaugh's success was made largely possible by the repeal of the Fairness Doctrine, detailing examples of how politicians abused the FCC rule to silence critics of the U.S. government.
For more information or to set up an interview with the author, contact Don Bracken of History Publishing Co. at djb@historypublishingco.com or at 845-398-8161.