Popular CNN TV commentator Lou Dobbs will join the ranks of radio talk show hosts on Monday. The live feed for Dobbs radio show is on weekdays from 3 to 6 PM EST {listen live at http://www.loudobbsradio.com/} which will put the outspoken populist in direct competition with Republican propagandist Sean Hannity in many markets. Of course, Dobbs program will air at other times in some cities. Progressive talk radio station WZNZ 1460 in Jacksonville,FL http://www.1460.us/ will broadcast and stream Dobbs from 9 PM to Midnight EST each weekday. I am encouraged that a liberal-oriented talk station is airing Dobbs' talk show since he is sometimes labeled a right-winger by the forces of political correctness. Then again, the economic populism of Dobbs represents true progressivism.
A long-time CNN host, Dobbs holds a degree in economics from Harvard University. He is the author of the New York Times best-selling "War on the Middle Class" and a vocal opponent of illegal immigration, unfair trade policies and the outsourcing of jobs.
Sometimes a switch in broadcasting mediums does not work like Rush Limbaugh's attempt to prodcuce a television program back in the 90's but Dobbs style seems like a natural for talk radio. My prediction is that Dobbs will soon rival Hannity and Bill O'Reilly as a cable television and radio talk personality. The biggest challenge to Dobbs as a moderate populist is to break into air formats that are dominated by conservatives in most areas except for a few stations affiliated with the left-leaning Air America. Ed Schultz (not associated with Air America) is one of the few mainstream liberal radio talkers that is widely heard. And except for Dobbs, I cannot think of a single moderate talk radio show except for maybe Jim Bohannon. Many listeners are sick of hearing Republican National Committee talking points all day. It is about time for a little diversity of opinion on the radio dial.
A long-time CNN host, Dobbs holds a degree in economics from Harvard University. He is the author of the New York Times best-selling "War on the Middle Class" and a vocal opponent of illegal immigration, unfair trade policies and the outsourcing of jobs.
Sometimes a switch in broadcasting mediums does not work like Rush Limbaugh's attempt to prodcuce a television program back in the 90's but Dobbs style seems like a natural for talk radio. My prediction is that Dobbs will soon rival Hannity and Bill O'Reilly as a cable television and radio talk personality. The biggest challenge to Dobbs as a moderate populist is to break into air formats that are dominated by conservatives in most areas except for a few stations affiliated with the left-leaning Air America. Ed Schultz (not associated with Air America) is one of the few mainstream liberal radio talkers that is widely heard. And except for Dobbs, I cannot think of a single moderate talk radio show except for maybe Jim Bohannon. Many listeners are sick of hearing Republican National Committee talking points all day. It is about time for a little diversity of opinion on the radio dial.
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It's been reported that 1460 AM radio in Jacksonville has been sold to Queen of Peace Broadcasting and is changing formats to religion. Any comment?
Yeah, I know about the Queen of Peace Broadcasting purchase of AM 1460. I hope that Andy Johnson and friends will be able to lease or purchase another local radio station. We need to have a diversity of views on the radio dial and the other talk stations are giving nothing but 24/7 Republican propaganda.
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