[Paladin2]

There are at least two NPR shows (the Diane Rehm Show and Talk of the Nation) that seem to fit the general description of talk radio.

They are syndicated (only to NPR stations AFAIK).

They don't seem to have any shortage of 'Rats calling in.

They seem to be financially successful.

Apparently the 'Rat leadership doesn't listen to them though as Clinton/Gore/Daschle don't recognize the shows' existence.

[sinkspur]

They seem to be financially successful.

The only way that NPR can be said to be "financially successful" is that it is subsidized by the taxpayers.

Isn't that interesting? The only way liberals can maintain a nationwide syndication for their views is to ride the backs of American taxpayers!

[gcruse]

They seem to be financially successful.

I don't think this is what you meant to say.
No more could a shoe factory in the USSR
be financially successful than a program on
taxpayer funded NPR.