I cannot find this radio ratings you are talking about. However, I found this from July that says just the opposite of what you are saying.
July 20, 2006 - Savage Slays New York City
As the # 1 Rated Talk Show Host
Savage Slays New York City As the # 1 Rated Talk Show Host San Francisco, CA - Michael Savage and Talk Radio Network celebrate as The Michael Savage Show ranks #1 in News/Talk on WOR in New York City. According to Arbitron's Spring book, Savage leads in the following key demos; Persons 12+ with a 3.6 Share; Persons 25/54 with a 2.7 Share; Men 25/54 (up 35% from last year) with a 3.7 Share, and Men 35/64 with a 4.2 Share. Mark Masters, CEO of TRN and syndicator of The Michael Savage Show, says, "As Michael continues to challenge his audience and himself, the show and the ratings just continue to grow, and New York City is no exception." Talkers Magazine ranks The Michael Savage Show the third largest radio talk show in national syndication with over 8 million listeners tuning in weekly and currently airs on over 300 stations nationwide, 37 on the FM dial.
Bob Bruno, VP/GM at WOR in New York City says, "Michael Savage is an original. Love him or hate him - you cannot ignore him. Michael is a fearless, gritty, tough, funny, street-smart, talk-master - that's why he's number one in New York City and that's why we are proud to have him on WOR."
Program Directors and Station Managers coast to coast are clearly thrilled with the success of The Michael Savage Show. On Savage's home station at Clear Channel's KNEW in San Francisco, Savage consistently dominates, ranking #1 with listeners. Program Director Bob Agnew says, "You can't turn him off. When he talks, people listen, there's never a dull moment, that's why he is the most listened to talk show host in Northern California."
During his 12 year tenure in talk radio, Savage has sparked a lot of controversy and has broken numerous major news stories. He is also the author of four New York Times Best Sellers. His latest book, The Political Zoo, debuted at #20 on The New York Times Best Seller list. During its first week in publication the book also debuted at #13 on Barnes and Noble's Best Seller list. Savage's other best selling books include two #1 New York Times best sellers; The Savage Nation and The Enemy Within, followed by Liberalism Is a Mental Disorder.
An independent-minded individualist, Michael Savage fits no stereotype. He attacks big government and liberal media bias, but champions the environment and animal rights. Trained as a scientist, he holds Master's degrees in medical botany and medical anthropology and earned his Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley in Epidemiology and Nutrition Science.
The Michael Savage Show is syndicated nationally by Talk Radio Network. For more information on The Michael Savage Show, call (888) 383-3733. Or visit us on the web at www.talkradionetwork.com or email
affiliates@talkradionetwork.comAm I the only FReeper who enjoys BOTH Levin and Savage? I always start with Levin, because I love his brilliant monologues. But, as I have told Mark, his callers are simply the dumbest on all of radio. They are so stupid as to be unbearable. I got WABC's Phil Boyce to admit as much to me 2 years ago, and it has not improved. So as soon as Mark is done, the dial goes over to Savage for the rest of the time remaining.
