Topic: Knbr

The history of Rush Limbaugh’s rise in the late 1980s is discussed, noting how the repeal of the Fairness Doctrine allowed for the growth of conservative talk radio. Limbaugh’s success in syndication eventually displaced local talk show hosts like Leo Laporte. The hosts argue that podcasting has since solved the problem of centralized media control.

A historical anecdote reveals that Rush Limbaugh's syndication success led to Leo Laporte being bumped from his radio slot on KNBR. Despite this, Limbaugh later recorded a promo for a computing show hosted by Laporte and one of the podcast hosts, as Limbaugh was a known "Mac head." A personal meeting with Limbaugh at New York's 21 Club is described, noting his surprisingly average height and pleasant demeanor.