Rush Limbaugh

Rush Limbaugh (1951–2021) was an American conservative talk-radio host and political commentator. His nationally syndicated program helped make political talk radio a major force in U.S. media.

The Rush Limbaugh Show: A nationally syndicated American talk-radio program hosted by Rush Limbaugh from 1988 until his death in 2021. The daily program was the main platform for his commentary and audience-building.
Cape Girardeau, Missouri: A city in southeastern Missouri where Rush Limbaugh was born in 1951. Limbaugh's Missouri upbringing preceded his career in broadcasting.
Ronald Reagan: The 40th president of the United States, serving from 1981 to 1989. Limbaugh praised Reagan and became a prominent voice for the president's conservative coalition.
Conservative media: Media organizations and commentators that generally promote conservative political perspectives. Limbaugh became one of its most influential and recognizable voices.
Liberal talk radio: Talk-radio programming that advances liberal or progressive political perspectives. It offers a political counterpart to Limbaugh's conservative broadcasts.
Talk radio: Radio programming centered on spoken conversation, commentary, interviews, and listener participation. Limbaugh made talk radio a prominent platform for conservative political argument.
Radio broadcasting: The transmission of audio programming to receivers through radio waves or digital distribution. Limbaugh entered a medium with established formats, stations, and national reach.
Donald Trump: The 45th and 47th president of the United States and a central figure in modern U.S. politics. Trump awarded Limbaugh the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2020.
Newt Gingrich: An American Republican politician who served as Speaker of the House from 1995 to 1999. Gingrich credited Limbaugh's broadcasts with helping energize conservative political supporters.
Fairness Doctrine: A former U.S. broadcasting policy requiring coverage of controversial issues and contrasting viewpoints. Its repeal preceded the era of partisan talk radio Limbaugh helped define.

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