Who Stands To Gain

As someone who listens to talk radio regularly. It has become quite evident that if Barack Obama wins the Presidency. He is going to be the daily fare of some radio talk show hosts. We will experience a domino like effect. Rush Limbaugh won't be the only one signing multi-million dollar radio deals. If Howard Stern is successful with XM/Cirrus we might have to pay to hear what they have to say. Even if Obama doesn't win. He has already given them a spotlight. They all have new listeners.

I never heard of Bill Cunningham before late last year. Now I look forward to his syndicated talk show on the weekend. Sean Hannity and Bill O'Reilly were already recognized for their political views, but not like they are now. Hannity and Coulmes comes on three times a day. With Hannity clearly being the driving force behind their popularity. Sean Hannity is like daily listening for the Obama camp these days. He is fuel for any fire that's lit beneath the Democratic nominee. Barack might put some people out of work though. I'm sure Bill O'Reilly and his writers and staff members appreciate the gift. He gives them fifteen minutes of material on a daily basis. They won't have to search for material for a while.

He'll probably even make some new powerhouses in media. Young Ben Ferguson is a rising star in is own right. He has a syndicated talk show on the weekend, and appears regularly on television. There's only so far he can go with Willie Herenton. So he has to find a new whupping board. He has got his training from the best. His mentor "Mike Flemming" is getting old, and doesn't have the fire anymore. He has trained young Ben to follow in his footsteps. This will give him a chance to face the nation.

I don't know if anyone else has noticed, but all these guys are Conservatives. They practically disagree with everything he says. It would seem like some Liberal hosts would be in the honorable mention. Where is the likes of Roland Martin and Keith Olbermann. More than not have hit the bricks. Air America is a prime example of failed Liberalism. Liberals have a lot to say, but they don't want to pay. As soon as this election is over. They won't be able to get their calls answered. When it's all said and done. Who stands to gain?