Fox News host sparks outrage
If the White House is trying to figure how it lost control of the debate over healthcare in August, it could take a look at Glenn Beck’s television and radio ratings. The conservative talk radio host, who also has an hourly slot on Fox News every day, has seen his viewer numbers soar even as opponents have pressed companies to withdraw advertising from the show. Full Story »
Posted by Kaizar Campwala - via Financial Times, Jamal Dajani
Luce's economic evaluation is intriguing, and I agree with his assessment of the impact of talk radio and personality-based 'news.' Luce understates the degree to which Beck's tirades exceed even Hannity, O'Reilly and Limbaugh for fact-free commentary. Beck's continuing presence on the public airwaves is, perhaps, a testament to the First Amendment, but I begin to wonder where to draw the line between a right to paid 'speech' and fomenting sedition.