What's all the complaint about talk radio? I keep hearing it is a vast right wing conspiracy. A right wing? Well lets look at the top talk radio shows on air.
1) Rush Limbaugh ...... What can be said here. Anyone who listens will here it said that views and opinions on this show are those of the host and no one else. Give credit where credit is due. Rush innovated a stale market in radio and is the number one show on the air.
Does Rush lean to the left? No ! Does someone twist the arms of the listener to tune in the show and become a dittohead? Absolutely not ! So why is Rush such a hit? It may be that his views and opinions reflect that of over 20 million listeners.

2) Sean Hannity ...... A good show, pushing the envelope and running a close second to Rush. A little more right wing then Rush , but again no one forces any one to listen. A reflection of his listeners and their opinions and views.

3) Bill O'Rielly ..... A no spinzone? On most topics but hey Bill is only human. The author of two great books "Who's looking out for you" and "Who's looking out for you for kids". Common sense and an ability to get both sides of an issue brought forth. Bill has taped into a portion of a market that hungers for debate and open dialogs. By having both sides of an issue and not allowing either side to manipulate the topic...(most of the time) a listener can make up their own conclusions on issues. [ go Bill go}

4) Hugh Hewitt ....., a great source to find out what's happening on the blogs. One sided and religious, you betcha. Does he give the other side a chance to speak on a topic, sometimes but it is his show afterall. Again is anyone forced to listen? No, you can change the dial anytime, I often do.

5) Michael Savage ..... An extremist ? Definitely one sided on issues. Listens to opposing views, sure he does. Then he corrects them as to why they are wrong in his opinion. Tactful....Definitely not. Again he appeals to his audience. Entertaining, you betcha, never know what will be said next. I am always waiting fore him to drop the f bomb on air.

6) Michael Medved ..... Fair and balanced, not really. Opinionated yes he is. Does he allow opposing views? Sure they are welcome on his show but beware he will hammer you on his talking points. Like a rabid pit bull he goes for the throat. Michael has values and morals, he pushes good family values on his show and has a wonderful entertainment review.

7) Laura Ingram ..... Entertaining, opinionated, one sided, the best producers in the business. Laura spends several hours before every show preparing and going over the topics and sound bites and cues. Definitely the most professional in the business today. Her producers and board ops are beyond compare with their ability to chop and edit sound bites and have at ready. Cued and on air.
Does Laura have a following of imprisoned listeners....No. People listen to her because they enjoy her show.

8) Bill Bennett ....... One of the few shows on the air where a person will learn something of use. Having listened to his show since day one he has come a long way. Entertaining, good topics, and a devote listener base.

9) Mike Gallagher ..... One sided, opinionated , often wrong in his thinking. Great charity......Gallaghers army and support for the troops. Mike can be entertaining, but once or twice a week is all I can listen to on him.

10) Alan Combs ..... Much like Mike Medved, only he leans to the left on his thought process. Nothing wrong with this as it is another opinion. Why is his show succeeding and Al Frankins not. Easy, Alan researches his topics and backs up his statements on facts not emotions and hate. Good job Alan.

11) Dennis Preager ..... Insightful, religious. Well thought out and expressed opinions. Definitely listens to the other side on issues. Invites open debate on air. Tackles issues point by point, gives opportunity for others to dialog on his views. In my opinion one of the best shows on air.

These shows are not listed in numerical order as to number one and two ect. It is just a run down of successful talk radio shows. The key to their success is the fact each one has a following of listeners who enjoy the product that they (the host) puts forth. There is no conspiracy going on. No secrete agenda of a vast right wing evangelical take over of this country. Though most of the above are religious, they are not demanding people to drop everything, join a church and ask for forgiveness. All they are doing is bringing to lite topics that normally would note get much coverage and are asking you the listener to beware and take notice.