No way to call Rush a one note samba - that’s just not accurate. As for Steyn, he is a good listen as a guest host but he really stepped in it with his trashing of Newt and IMO the accent and constant “half laugh” staccato cadence would never work as a full time host, though it is effective a day here and a day there.
IMHO, Mark just isnt a polished Radio guy.
He can’t be brilliant at all things.
He’s a deep thinker and a quick wit, but he can occasionally step in it by saying something off the cuff without thinking it through.
Rush learned years ago, not to stump for any particular politician, lest he earn the rath of his brethren who adore that politician.
Everyone on FR is guilty of stepping in that steaming pile, so I wont hold that against Mark.
having tried my hand at radio, I can tell you its a strain to keep people engaged for an hour, let alone 3 hours.
It’s an art.
I find it very difficult to listen to Steyn for those reasons. I love to read his writing, which is his strength.
“...he really stepped in it with his trashing of Newt..”
OOPSIE!!!!
Since I did not listen to the program, I did not realize he had trashed Newt.
I don’t think too highly of Steyn as of now.
No one trashes my Newt.