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 "liberal" Los Angeles times which currently has about half of the staff it once did.