> In the United States, talk radio is largely made up of conservative
> political commentators; according to A.C. Nielsen, the top five programs
> are those of Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Michael Savage, Neal Boortz, and
> Glenn Beck. Others include Mark Levin, Bill O'Reilly, Jim Quinn, Bill
> Cunningham, Melanie Morgan, Mike Gallagher and Laura Ingraham. Other
> top-rated, conservative, less-political commentators include Laura
> Schlessinger (whose show, Dr. Laura, features personal & interpersonal
> advice), and Bruce Williams, (whose show focuses on banking, business, and
> personal finances). Notably, Bruce Williams started broadcasting in 1975
> and has had the longest lasting, regularly broadcasted program in the
> world[citation needed].
>
>
> [edit] Politically oriented talk radio
> The United States saw dramatic growth in the popularity of talk radio
> during the 1990s. The repeal of the FCC "fairness doctrine" in 1987-which
> had required that stations provide free air time for responses to any
> controversial opinions that were broadcast-provided an opportunity for a ...