Chapter
The Early Career of Rush Limbaugh
29:55 - 35:09 (05:13)
The transcript explores Rush Limbaugh's early career in radio, where he transitioned from a drive time DJ to the controversial figure he became. Limbaugh dropped out of college and worked in several cities under different names and broadcast styles before finding his voice.
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Rush Limbaugh didn't engage with the news despite helping send out news reports for the local NBC affiliate during a time of uprisings in the US.
29:55 - 31:38 (01:43)
Summary
Rush Limbaugh didn't engage with the news despite helping send out news reports for the local NBC affiliate during a time of uprisings in the US. He also enrolled in college to please his father, but struggled to attend regularly during a period of historical significance and unrest.
ChapterThe Early Career of Rush Limbaugh
EpisodePart One: The Rush Limbaugh Episodes with Paul F. Tompkins
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker reflects on the privilege of not having a strong opinion during times of social and political turmoil, particularly after the assassination of a civil rights leader, and acknowledges the importance of not just taking one side.
31:38 - 32:53 (01:15)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the privilege of not having a strong opinion during times of social and political turmoil, particularly after the assassination of a civil rights leader, and acknowledges the importance of not just taking one side.
ChapterThe Early Career of Rush Limbaugh
EpisodePart One: The Rush Limbaugh Episodes with Paul F. Tompkins
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The transcript highlights Rush Limbaugh's transition from a drive time DJ voice to the voice that contributed to breeding a modern American fascist movement.
32:54 - 35:09 (02:15)
Summary
The transcript highlights Rush Limbaugh's transition from a drive time DJ voice to the voice that contributed to breeding a modern American fascist movement. The passage also includes an ad for the movie "The Day of the Dolphin" playing in several cinemas.