There are a lot of conservatives running very successful podcasts right now. The Hodge Twins and Graham Allen come immediately to mind. Finding someone who has the voice, the depth, the principles, and the wit of Limbaugh will be impossible. He’s truly a once-in-a-generation voice.
Filling a live radio broadcast with someone who’s used to creating content on an asynchronous medium such as YouTube, Twitch, or in a podcast won’t work. Live radio requires a skill that few have.
Some have mentioned Levin. While I agree with his messages, I don’t care for his delivery. Hannity won’t leave his 3-6PM slot. Dennis Prager has success that might be functional in live radio, but ultimately power vacuums see a lot of flux before they level off. I think that slot will be chaotic for at least a year before a strong voice rises above the rest.
Finding someone who has the voice, the depth, the principles, and the wit of Limbaugh will be impossible.Found long ago. Actually better than Rush in my opinion.
Mark Steyn.
Prager and Rush have been in the same time slot for a number of years...I often switch back and forth between them when commercials come on for one or the other. Totally different styles that are in their own way effective.
Maybe Larry Elder?
Or maybe someone much younger. Don’t know how Candace Owens would do with a live radio show.