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Rush Limbaugh's Early Life and Family History
10:08 - 12:23 (02:15)
This podcast discusses the early life and family history of Rush Limbaugh, including details from a biography by Zeve Chaffetz. It also notes Limbaugh's military-style haircut that he maintained throughout his life.
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Rush Limbaugh Sr. was a Republican delegate who helped nominate Alf Landon to run against Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the 1936 election.
10:08 - 11:26 (01:18)
Rush Limbaugh
Summary
Rush Limbaugh Sr. was a Republican delegate who helped nominate Alf Landon to run against Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the 1936 election. His main source of wealth came from decades of lawyering where he quietly became well-off.
ChapterRush Limbaugh's Early Life and Family History
EpisodePart One: The Rush Limbaugh Episodes with Paul F. Tompkins
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Rush Limbaugh's father, Rush Jr., was a World War II combat pilot who had a heavyset appearance earning him the nickname "Big Rush".
11:26 - 12:23 (00:56)
Rush Limbaugh
Summary
Rush Limbaugh's father, Rush Jr., was a World War II combat pilot who had a heavyset appearance earning him the nickname "Big Rush". Although he didn't have a Wikipedia page, he was important for the impact he had on Rush Limbaugh's career as a radio host.