Michael Harrison
Michael Harrison
breaking business considered radio rules talk
Remember, talk radio is show business and it's not considered a breaking of the rules to play the show-business angle.
ironic losing major radio talk
It's ironic two things are going on at the same time. There's a real predisposition in FM radio to entertaining new talk formats, just as they're losing their major talk talent.
alter continues decline formula people political radio sure talk
A lot of people in political talk radio are still on that left-versus-right formula because it's been working. You can be sure that if it continues to show a decline in ratings, they'll alter the course.
hot smart talk
It's a smart move. I think they are accomplished practitioners of the hot talk genre.
definitely political radio talk top
He isn't just a political talk show host, he's a showman. He's definitely one of the top radio personalities in America. He's doing very well in syndication.
political talk
He isn't just a political talk show host, he's a showman,
harder john lennon radio roth stern
Replacing Stern on the radio is like replacing John Lennon in the Beatles. And it's even harder because Roth has no radio experience.
account channel clear dealing far involved money politics property stern taking
Stern as a property is far more expendable to Clear Channel than to (Viacom), taking into account the money involved and the politics of dealing with the FCC.
air created promoting radio relationships satellite saying
Some of the things he's been saying on the air about terrestrial (public) radio and his promoting of satellite radio has created some strained relationships and ruffled feathers.
came decided defense fuel
We just came out and decided we were going to let our defense fuel our offense.
flowers
We're already getting the flowers and the curses.
came focus good job
We came in with the focus that we wanted to get stops. We just didn't do a very good job of getting back in time.
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good ratings
It's been good for him, ... His ratings are up.