Posted on 08/15/2013 7:05:37 PM PDT by NotYourAverageDhimmi
Conservative radio host Michael Savage teased a “major announcement” on his website earlier today, and tonight, he delivered. Savage predicted that he will be replacing Sean Hannity’s time slot on Cumulus Media’s network of stations. While Hannity’s fate appeared to be tied to that of Rush Limbaugh in the initial reports on the Cumulus move, Mediaite has learned from a talk radio source Limbaugh is likely to stay. Mediaite has also learned from multiple talk radio sources that Savage’s prediction will likely be confirmed soon.
“I predict, right here, right now, that I Michael Savage and the Savage Nation is going to take over The Sean Hannity Show time slot by the end of the year,” Savage said. “He’s probably a nice guy, but his time is come and his time has gone,” he continued, and “I am the heir apparent to afternoon drive on the east coast and around America on Cumulus stations, which have the most powerful stations in the radio world.”
If Hannity’s strong right-wing views were the impetus for Cumulus’ decision to potentially let him go, they would not be getting anything less conservative in Savage. The host has a long history of causing controversy with his remarks, dating back at least 10 years to the comments that caused MSNBC to fire him. Since then, he has blamed Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts’ epilepsy medicine for his health care ruling, mocked Fox News’ “empty skirts” and “lipsticks with legs” and labeled President Obama the “first Muslim president.”
Savage also has a history of animosity with the man he says he’s replacing. He recently called Hannity a “fake conservative” and one of the “most shallow men in the America media.”
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Savage during afternoon drive time?
I can only see a ratings disaster ahead.
Savage, despite his idiosyncrasies still comes up with gems. For example he just stated that the Iraq/Afghanistan wars have factored large in the bankruptcy of the nation, with stories about buttloads of money on palettes going to these hellholes that neither Rush nor Hannity will even mention, as these reports just go down the memory hole. I cringe at Savage’s hubris sometimes, it detracts greatly from the show overall, but he has a certain “red meat” factor that the others lack.
And if they sign Savage (the quintessential stopped clock who is right twice a day) they’ll just be nailing their own coffin.
Here is my Prediction....
Hannity will move to the Blaze and be “Un-Chained”....
Savage during afternoon drive time?
I can only see a ratings disaster ahead.
After Savage goes to Memorex for the 4th time in the first week he will be finished...
It still mystifies me why more than a handful of people listen to Savage.
He is a good transition from Conservative Talk Radio to Kook to Kook AM.
Boy oh Boy do I agree. He has screws missing, not loose.
I agree, Savage keeps you interested. You cannot predict where he will go next.
That man needs to go dunk his head in the toilet and flush... what, he does? never mind....
Hannity on the other hand is 100% predictable.
Hannity is not one of my faves and I often change stations or turn off the radio -— but I will take him over the screeching Savage any day. Even Limbaugh is a humble pie eater in comparison to savage - and Rush actually has reason to be a braggart.
I like when he talks about the old days “when the chrome was thick and the women were straight.... etc.”
He is a showman with some very original takes on the political scene. He uses humor very effectively. However, since he started his new show/time slot, his program has not been as good as before.
His is performer, a flaky one at that. I would not look toward Savage for political consistency. He is a loose canon. Sometimes that is fun to listen to and sometimes it gives you a headache.
Why? Savage was #3 talker in the nation when he had his afternoon show. That’s no easy accomplishment.
It is his homosexual attraction to the famed homosexual, friend, and NAMBLA member, Allen Ginsberg, that should make people doubt Wiener’s authenticity, much more than him being a heavy supporter of Jerry Brown.
I have no dog in this fight. But I would not invest a dime in Cumulus.
Now THAT, Grace, is the best explanation I've ever heard! Thank you! LOL.
I have heard nothing about what he is planning. I suspect politics. He thinks he is the smartest guy around and the nation cannot survive without him so I suspect he is going to run for the Senate. Kirsten Gillibrand is not up for reelection until 2018, but Chuckie Schumer’s term is up in 2016. I do not think Hannity has a snowball's chance in Juarez of beating Schumer, So I guess he either thinks Schumer is going to retire (right, sure) or he is going to carpetbag another state. New Jersey? Connecticut?
You can't predict where a baboon will go next, either. But I wouldn't listen to one on the radio.
Hmmm. Now you've got me wondering. What exactly IS the difference between Michael Savage and a talking baboon with a microphone and a broadcast tower?
Struggling to come up with something here. Somebody help me out.
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