Savage and Rush are 2 completely different animals. I listen to both.
Rush’s mission is to advance Reagan Conservatism.
Savage’s mission is to entertain Reagan Conservatives.
Savage is easily the most hilarious of all the talk hosts. But I don’t think he himself is a Conservative at all. I think he is an old guard demonrat who is frustrated with the direction of the party — a lot like Pat Caddell.
Also, Savage hates EVERYONE! — except his little dog Teddy...
You forgot he’s the smartest man in radio with a degree in epidemiology, found 5 plants in Fiji, and my wife and I decided we’d hate to have him as a patient but other then that he makes you think
I find Michael to be a story teller and Rush, a commentator. I appreciate both styles and performances.
But If I had to find a similarity they share, Raw/Brutal Honesty.
Neither of them tip-toe around an issue. You know exactly where they stand. Yes, they may have very different delivery methods, But the landing is always on target.