“I think Rush still enjoys his work and still wants to do it as long as he is enjoying it -”
I think so too. In that respect he’s just like Art Bell.
Art intended his new experiment to be solely an internet streaming affair, free in real time and by subscription for podcast, archive, etc. But he’s being approached by terrestrial stations who want to broadcast his internet stream. Apparently Art is fine with that as long as they adhere completely to what he requires from them. A very interesting turn of events that leaves Art in control.
Rush would certainly end up in the same catbird seat. There will be terrestrial stations who will want to carry his internet feed, but he will be in charge instead of the other way around. This is a fascinating new page in radio developing.
Didn’t realize Art Bell was streaming live for Free. Rush could do that as well and still make big $$$ just on the advertising - both for on air and also have adds run on his streaming website and app, plus keeping 24/7 fees as is.
I forgot that you can already listen to his show’s live stream for free via either his website or via the Rush 24/7 App, which is also free to obtain.
Yes, I believe Rush can make far more by going it alone via Internet stream and selling syndication rights to terrestrial radio stations to simulcast his show than going thru premiere broadcasting. He has time to wait and see how Art Bell’s experiment turns out before his contract with Premiere runs out next year.
Going it alone will likely bring back the old Rush, since he would no longer have to answer to corporate suits what he does on the air. I can see him broadcasting into his 70’s easily health permitting.