Why are most talk shows in the US conservative?

Why are most talk shows in the US conservative?

Well, they aren’t. Most talk shows in the US are conservative. This is because there are so many on radio. Liberal talk shows on radio tend to have very low ratings. On television, most talk shows are liberal, which is what you were probably asking.

What is the average age of conservative talk radio listeners?

Conservative talk radio listeners have an average age of 67. Meanwhile, the 65 and over bracket is the Republican party’s strongest demographic. Younger (and typically more liberal) individuals are not as likely to listen to talk radio.

Why do conservative radio stations keep hitting the mainstream media?

The conservative radio hits against the mainstream media is almost self-reinforcing. It’s an obvious business model. Tell your audience that the mainstream media is corrupt and biased, then there’s all the more reason to turn to your conservative talk radio to get the truth.

When did talk radio become popular in America?

In the 1970s and early 1980s, as many listeners abandoned AM music formats for the high fidelity sound of FM radio, the talk radio format began to catch on in more large cities.

What kind of radio do minorities listen to?

Minorities are a large potion of liberal America, and they have ethnic radio they prefer: Spanish-language radio or inner-city stations. Those stations do have talk programs, but it’s not the same as a Limbaugh or a Hannity. It’s more general, not really railing against the system. No one is yelling.

Why does premiere have a stranglehold on talk radio?

(The so-called “fin-syn” rules). But radio has gotten a free pass from legal action by the government. Which is the big reason why Premiere and its powerful owner Clear Channel have a stranglehold today on talk radio. Calling all HuffPost superfans!