Chapter
The rise of right-wing populism and talk radio hosts
07:49 - 13:35 (05:45)
The rise of right-wing populism and the religious right in the '80s ushered in talk radio hosts like Rush Limbaugh and WDBO's Morton Downey Jr., who rode the wave to become controversial figures on the airwaves.
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Joe Morton was a mix of a DJ and a pinch hitter in the music industry who later became a talk radio host in Florida.
07:49 - 10:36 (02:47)
Summary
Joe Morton was a mix of a DJ and a pinch hitter in the music industry who later became a talk radio host in Florida. He once took a break from his career to work on the campaign for his friend, Bobby Kennedy.
ChapterThe rise of right-wing populism and talk radio hosts
EpisodePart Three: Morton Downey Junior: The Ur-Media Grifter
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Radio host makes racist joke using the word "Chinaman" and offends a Chinese American member of the Sacramento City Council, leading to him being fired from the station.
10:37 - 12:58 (02:20)
Summary
Radio host makes racist joke using the word "Chinaman" and offends a Chinese American member of the Sacramento City Council, leading to him being fired from the station.
ChapterThe rise of right-wing populism and talk radio hosts
EpisodePart Three: Morton Downey Junior: The Ur-Media Grifter
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Comedian Hari Kondabolu jokes about Rush Limbaugh's temporary replacement when he was fired from his right-wing radio job for being too racist, and wonders where one goes after losing such a job.
12:58 - 13:35 (00:37)
Summary
Comedian Hari Kondabolu jokes about Rush Limbaugh's temporary replacement when he was fired from his right-wing radio job for being too racist, and wonders where one goes after losing such a job.