Interesting article about California's shrinking conservative talk radio world. The author provides good factual evidence from multiple sources to report on this recent decline.

I think it's very timely as conservative talk radio is under scrutiny because of Limbaugh's confession. The article deserves wide distribution for its examination of the situation in California, which is often the harbinger of things to come nationwide. I like it because it doesn't stray into ideology or opinion, but just tells it like it is right now. I offer my appreciation to the writer for helping me keep my attention on this important aspect of our pollitics.

Radio stations across the nation in all formats are cutting staff in all departments, so for the talkers to be cutting is not unique. It would have been interesting if the author had cited more Arbitron (ratings) numbers (over a period of time, e.g. a year) to illustrate if less people are actually listening to the right wing talk shows.

My heart bleeds.

This is not quality journalism because the reporter obviously has not listened extensively to the major subjects in the article...John & Ken. This is odd since they broadcast in the reporters own city. J&K cannot be considered "conservative" because they take a liberal stance as often as not. The reason they do well in Southern California (their signal covers from Ventura to San Bernardino, not just Los Angeles) is because they appeal to the drive-time listeners who are not homogeneously "conservative". The same can be said for Bill Handel in the mornings. Additionally, the very premise of the article is false because ALL radio in California (and everywhere else I understand) is hurting because of the economy. As is the ... More »