Posted on 05/03/2022 11:24:43 AM PDT by Lazamataz
Lately, I've become hooked on Tucker Carlson's segments. I'm watching (actually, listening) on a regular basis.
Losing Rush Limbaugh was a body-blow for me. I miss the man; I miss his takes on thing; I miss his wit and his humor.
I've listened to many of the would-be replacements, and none of them could be even ten percent of the entertainer and conservative touchstone that Rush was.
Today, it occurred to me: Tucker Carlson could do the job. Oh, I grant you, Tucker would never be quite as good as Rush.... but he would be close, as close as anyone could be.
Tucker is insightful, and he has a good sense of humor. He is serving now as the conservative opinion-maker on Fox. I'd like Tucker to consider radio. I'd like him to try his hand at taking Rush Limbaugh's slot.
I have only one complaint about Tucker... his laugh sometimes seems forced and fake. Other than that, the man is completely capable of carrying on Rush Limbaugh's legacy.
Tucker points out the absurdity and destruction done by the left however he lacks Rush’s charm and wit. Just not the same.
Nobody can.
Tucker could never fill three hours a day, five days a week.
Agree on Rush. He was the BEST ever on radio.
SUPER,RUSH.
Mark Kaye is in my area. The guy is funny.
Rush was one of a kind.
That is a ton of work. Fox had him doing stuff on Fox Nation.
I cannot prove it, but I get the impression that most people under the age of 45 don’t listen to political talk shows on the radio. They may listen to such talk shows, but via youtube, facebook, instagram, podcasts, streaming, or delux satelite shows available through
Heart Radio Apps.
People who listen to any talk shows are now balkanized and splintered compared to 20 or even 10 years ago.
Talk Show hosts on Tucker’s level probably rake in more money doing just as they now do on major media networks.
That’s where the Advertising big bucks will be found.
They can’t find someone who could continue Limbaugh’s legacy. Not this namby pamby little left wing butt kisser?
Dittos
Not his company. And the company “owns” (gets paid to put content in) the slot.
Maybe he could, if he took callers, like Rush did?
He'd need someone as good as Bo Snerdly screening, of course.
Dittos
It’s the sense of humor.
What, no advocates for Mark Steyn here?
Perhaps, but I can’t help but think that people trapped in cars is a fertile market. Radio can work that market, TV can’t. Well, it can, but it would cause accidents.
Having said that, Charlie Kirk has taken over Rush's time slot in my house.
Nossir. I didn't like Steyn on the radio. In print, Steyn is a demigod. But not so much on the radio.
Clay and Buck are ok but Clay can drive me nuts with his absolutes and “Day-ta”.
I suggested this many months ago. Tucker is the only one I see out there who comes close to filling Rush’s role as both analyst and humorist.
Tucker doesn't seem like he shys from hard work.
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