If Premiere Networks is listening, I stopped around the time when carriage hill said the show wouldn’t be posted on FR anymore. Then I checked in again last week and Guide Host Todd Herman said “I’m really excited to hear Rush’s take on this in the next hour!” Thought that was a poor way to phrase it. Checked in a few more times and it was either Rush speaking or Rush limbaugh doing a commercial. Then a female caller called up crying about Rush last week and it made me almost tear. I can’t take it anymore. Checked in again today, and it was Todd Herman so I guess they are sticking with him and the clips.
It’s all about ratings. If the “guide hosts” and clips of Rush can maintain most of his audience, the format will continue. If listenership craters, look for Premier to move someone else—probably Buck Sexton—to the time slot.
Saw another thread earlier about Dan Bongino’s new show (syndicated by Westwood One) that will air 12n-3pm eastern. Westwood is marketing Dan as the “replacement” for Rush, without mentioning that ElRushbo worked for the competition. Always thought Bongino was adequate as a fill-in for Mark Levin; don’t see him as someone stations will flock to carry.
Real test is how many Rush affiliates switch to Bongino in the months ahead.