If you think Rush or any host can remain politically "passionate" for three straight hours without a change of pace, humorous interludes, or occasionally touching on other timely subjects such as sports, you're mistaken. Since moving to Atlanta, I've started listening in the a.m. to Neal Boortz whilst waiting for Rush's program.
Neal is usually interesting, but he's all over the map. Rush is much more focussed, even with golf, cigars, and football.
Do you catch Hannity on 550AM out of Gainesville from 3 till 6. Conservative talk radio from 9AM until 6PM. Can't beat it.