[Pelham]

I agree. I noticed the gradual erosion or absence of things that had once made his program compelling. I’ve been curious what the reasons were, especially with Shanklin who was a major talent. Hard to imagine that Rush couldn’t afford him but who knows what the backstory may have been.

[Fiji Hill]

I noticed the gradual erosion or absence of things that had once made his program compelling.

I also noticed that there were fewer and fewer "updates," each of which had its theme song, including the homeless update (Ain't Got No Home), the feminist update (Born a Woman) and the gay community update (You Don't Own Me).

[TakebackGOP]

When did he stop playing Paul Shanklin songs?

[nutmeg]

I agree. I noticed the gradual erosion or absence of things that had once made his program compelling. I’ve been curious what the reasons were, especially with Shanklin who was a major talent. Hard to imagine that Rush couldn’t afford him but who knows what the backstory may have been.

I believe I remember Rush said he stopped playing his (hilarious) song parodies when he went deaf. He wasn't able to hear the parodies, so he stopped using them. Which was sad for Rush's listeners, including me.