The Right’s Abdication Of Responsibility By William A. Mayer, Editor & Publisher June 25, 2002 In the battle for the hearts and minds of the American voter the shadow of “right wing” talk radio looms large. I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings but…the power behind that image is largely illusory – a bit of intricately crafted fluff - more shadow than substance. Yes the lucrative conservative talk show format, largely pioneered by Rush Limbaugh, is a guaranteed moneymaker and even liberal program directors [check out what Jack Swanson, program director, at San Francisco radio station, KSFO, has...