>> my theory: . . . Rush wants some great guest hosts (Steyn) and some poor ones (Belling and Davis) - so that he keeps ratings up, but also to demonstrate by comparison that he’s still way ahead <<
Not bad. Sorta like Goldilocks and the porridge that was not too hot, not too cold!
Anyway, I seem to recall an instance many years ago when Rush was “joking” about not wanting guest hosts who were so good that they’d show him up. Maybe not a joke? And maybe he eventually gained enough self-confidence that he wouldn’t feel threatened by somebody as terrific as Steyn?
he wouldn’t feel threatened by Steyn, because for all of Steyn’s brilliance and humor....I don’t think Steyn would wear well long term.