Talk radio's America : how an industry took over a political party that took over the United States

Talk radio's America : how an industry took over a political party that took over the United States /

The march to the Trump presidency began in 1988, when Rush Limbaugh went national. Brian Rosenwald charts the transformation of AM radio entertainers into political kingmakers. By giving voice to the conservative base, they reshaped the Republican Party and fostered demand for a president who sounde...

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Main Author: Rosenwald, Brian, 1983- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press, 2019.
Subjects:
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
Since 1989
Since 1854
Radio talk shows > Political aspects > United States.
Radio talk show hosts > United States.
Radio in politics > United States.
Conservatism > United States.
Right-wing extremists > United States.
Political parties > United States.
Conservatism.
Political parties.
Politics and government.
Radio in politics.
Radio talk show hosts.
Right-wing extremists.
Radio talk shows.
United States > Politics and government > 1989-
United States.
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Summary:The march to the Trump presidency began in 1988, when Rush Limbaugh went national. Brian Rosenwald charts the transformation of AM radio entertainers into political kingmakers. By giving voice to the conservative base, they reshaped the Republican Party and fostered demand for a president who sounded as combative and hyperbolic as a talk show host.--
Physical Description:viii, 358 pages ; 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780674185012
0674185013

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