Rush Limbaugh had a history of making racist remarks towards President Obama and his wife Michelle, including referring to Obama as a cartoon monkey and Michelle as "Moochel" because he believed she was overweight. Despite this, Limbaugh claimed that his hatred towards Obama had nothing to do with his race.
The podcast discusses how during Obama's presidency, Limbaugh repeatedly pushed the idea that there could never be peaceful coexistence between the right and the left in the US, and how this rhetoric has contributed to the polarization in today's society.
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.
The Rush Limbaugh universe had villains that included black activists, gay activists, abortion rights activists, and environmentalists. The article discusses the implications of the divisive rhetoric used by Limbaugh and the impact of such discourse on society.
Joe Rogan and Tom Segura discuss the evolution of politics in West Virginia, from union strongholds to conservative Joe Manchin country, while poking fun at conservative radio shows like Rush Limbaugh and Steven Crowder.
The podcast guest expresses discomfort when the host continually dismisses their racial identity and the impact of their adoption on their experience of privilege.