>> I’ve never heard Davis utter anything but obvious banalities or out and out mistakes <<
AFAIC, you’re 101% on target. The guy bores me no end.
But if Rush’s people are as careful about “metrics” as some on this thread have suggested, I’m flat-out amazed that the show keeps inviting Mark to return. Maybe you and I are in a very small minority of listeners.
Couple of theories, and these are JUST my theory: A: Rush wants some great guest hosts (Steyn) and some poor ones (Belling and Davis) - so that he keeps ratings up, but also to demonstrate by comparison that he's still way ahead. I wouldn't be surprised.
Another is that Davis has people call in during those pay per click programs and sign up with the RUSH promo, etc....thereby skewing that part of the metric.
And third, people may figure it's easier to get in with Davis so there may actually be more call attempts on his days than you might expect.
It's a very big and complex business model at this level.....