Do enough people actually want substantive

[cali]

talk radio? My guess is not. Most want a circus and outrage. And I don't think liberals and progressives are as good at providing that as right wing nut jobs.

[cynatnite]

1. I don't know how good they are at it...

Talk radio completely bores me. I'd rather curl up with a book.

[Az]

2. Most want emotional reassurance of their position

Dealing with facts is difficult and complex. Truthiness feels good.

[cali]

3. I think you just put your finger on it. n/t

[Buzz Clik]

4. It's not quality or substance that is a measure of success -- it's listening audience.

Progressive talk radio does not have the listening audience that the conservatives have. No one would ever equate Limbaugh to substance.