Use the links below to answer the questions:
RUSH LIMBAUGH:
1. Describe Rush Limbaugh's childhood. How did he view school and what were his career goals?
2. How did the repeal of the Fairness Doctrine pave the way for Rush Limbaugh?
3. What ideologies does Limbaugh hold?
4. How many radio stations air the Rush Limbaugh Show?
5. What does he say about his politically charged radio career?
MICHAEL SAVAGE:
6. Why did Michael Savage change his last name?
7. What are his ideologies?
8. How does he feel about illigal immigration, progressivism and liberalism?
9. What do critics say about him?
10. What country banned him in 2009?
SEAN HANNITY:
11. What big break did Sean Hannity get in 1996?
12. How many stations carried the Sean Hannity Show in 2001?
13. He is considered the second best radio host? Who does he rank behind?
14. What award did he win from Radio and Records magazine for three straight years?
DON IMUS:
15. Why was Imus fired by KJOY in 1969?
16. What on-air prank made him popular with KXOA listeners in Sacramento?
17. Why did his 'Imus in the Morning' show become popular in 1971, and what concept did he introduce to audiences?
18. In 1997 what list did 'Time' magazine place him on? Why do you think a radio show host would make this list?
19. See your notes from Wednesday - why was he fired by CBS radio in 2007? Do you think he should have been fired? Why or why not?
HOWARD STERN:
20. In what ways did his Howard Stern's father influence his taste for radio and recording?
21. What list of orders was he give by WABC radio executives in 1982?
22. What are Stern's two favorite subjects?
23. How many dollars in fines had the FCC levied against Stern's employers by 2005?
24. How many new subscibers did he bring to Sirius in 2005?
25. Which one of these radio hosts would you most likely listen to? Why?