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Johonny

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24. It was also at a time when long commutes
Wed Jan 8, 2025, 10:01 PM
Jan 8

From white suburbs to urban centers were common. There was no cell phones. You either listened to music, AM sports talk or AM Limbaugh. Listening to music was repetitive and AM radio was appealing very similar to why the Today show was so popular at the time. It was common. I listened to AM radio. Saying people listen to AM talk radio was like saying people without cable watched UHF stations. It is a no duh statement.

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Right-wing AM hate radio kicked down the door so social media could ooze through it. Aristus Jan 8 #1
Absolutely NewHendoLib Jan 8 #3
And no effort was made... Wuddles440 Jan 8 #8
What percentage of the population listened to RW radio? Kaleva Jan 8 #11
As you didn't specify a time period, Wuddles440 Jan 8 #12
Your sources? Kaleva Jan 8 #14
You obviously have access... Wuddles440 Jan 8 #19
Isn't up to you to back up your claims? Kaleva Jan 8 #20
Post removed Post removed Jan 8 #21
Then provide a link. I'd like to read it . Kaleva Jan 8 #22
You must be in that... Wuddles440 Jan 8 #23
The rub is where the influence. cachukis Jan 8 #27
The biggest influence may be in the urban areas Kaleva Jan 9 #30
Wait a second. Unladen Swallow Jan 8 #26
It really is non stop liberal/Democrats bashing spapeggy Jan 8 #16
It was also at a time when long commutes Johonny Jan 8 #24
George Noory and Art Bell Unladen Swallow Jan 9 #33
It, and TV " news", is destroying the world NewHendoLib Jan 8 #2
The rise in fascism is definitely not a uniquely American problem. Initech Jan 8 #6
When I am out and about running errands and visiting businesses... pandr32 Jan 8 #4
I don't think there are any easy answers. Jim__ Jan 8 #5
Will be worse with AI keeping us addicted flamingdem Jan 8 #7
I keep predicting the AI movement is going to end with a lot of computers in dumpsters. Initech Jan 8 #9
I know right? flamingdem Jan 8 #17
They've ruined the entire human experience. sinkingfeeling Jan 8 #10
The Printing press malaise Jan 8 #13
The right wing side isn't really about policy either JI7 Jan 8 #15
They're a cult manipulated by dommies. usonian Jan 8 #29
They ruined before social media tenderfoot Jan 8 #18
No, money is what has ruined American politics republianmushroom Jan 8 #25
Social media should be banned for anyone OVER 12. usonian Jan 8 #28
Social Media has dry rotted the American psychic. nt William769 Jan 9 #31
Tik Tok is the worst because it caters to young people and pays them to make videos. LeftInTX Jan 9 #32
Citizens United, hate radio and fox news ruined America. Personal attacks, anger, and cynicism. Autumn Jan 9 #34
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