Mark Levin took over 3 to 6 spot from Al Rantel. That's good. When Rantel discusses illegal immigration, I don't mind listening to him. But, when Rantel starts to discuss Obama's economic policies, I switch the station. I find it hard to forget that Rantel voted for Obama...I am sure that Rantel feels the need to defend his vote for Obama...
I guess Rantel wasn't doing well against John & Ken on KFI. Hugh Hewitt is on the air at 3 PM as well. But, I don't think Hewitt beat Rantel in ratings... Hewitt has tendency to have a bunch of unknown people as guests...
I don't think McIntyre and Scarbough would have much success taking away listeners from Limbaugh... McIntyre has an annoying habit of trying be "fair", emphasizing that GOP is just as bad as DEMS. Sometimes I think that he is grasping at the straws...
It is nice to listen to Levin in the afternoon...But, I would still prefer Larry Elder. I guess KABC could't afford Elder any more.
I wonder what the real story is about Larry Elder’s departure from radio. He was very popular.
What’s the plan for midnight to five am?
I enjoyed listening to Al as I drove home from work, but I can’t listen to Levin; his voice is just too annoying. And Rantel can be annoying as well with his quasi-liberalism, at times he’s spot on (even on the economic issues) but then he turns right around and becomes wishy-washy. I was listening to him earlier today, it seems he’s going back to the hospital over the weekend and might not be on for another few weeks - hope he recovers soon!
Al Rantel used to be a favorite of mine. Now, there’s not much I can listen to him for. He’s anti Prop 8 and voted for Øbama. Same with McIntyre. Hannity is about the only thing KABC has going for it these days.
Two shows for five hours each? McIntyre and Rantel are not THAT good. Actually, if I had to hear one KABC guy for 5 hours straight, I’d have chosen Larry Elder.
McIntyre has two funny conservatives on his show, that make it worth listening to (and certainly beating Obama Tuchas Boy Handel) - Rob Mirenko and the Sports Princess. Those guys make me laugh before I even open my eyes in the morning.
If Mark Levin could rein in his screaming, driving with him is fine. He’s really good and bright and right on the issues. Then suddenly he’s screaming at either the mike or a hapless caller, and it sounds so infantile. He’s best friends with Rush, but Rush learned YEARS ago to treat callers with politeness. Also, Mark Levin yelling sounds like Groucho Marx having a seizure. It is not becoming to such a smart man.
Rantel was very catty when discussing his demotion to later hours in the evening. Still, he is getting five full hours. The pay has to be pretty good, no? I am very sorry he’s going back to the hospital — I really do wish him well. I have always liked him, though currently he is hoping Obama’s plan works, and saying that to not support it is really suicidal for us all, which is not the American way. We do need to fight for what’s right. He did not have to vote for either Obama OR McCain. There is no moral high ground in voting for someone who is worse than the one you promised never to vote for. But get well, Al.
Elder is better than anyone on that line-up. Also, he would do some local LA issues, which they won’t get from Levin.