Toxic Talk: How the Radical Right Has Poisoned America's Airwaves
Bill Press
Apr 2025 · Macmillan
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A timely cannon blast at the right-wing media machine and how it subverts the principles of democratic representation
Talk radio has done an end run around the voting populace. With Rush Limbaugh now the unofficial leader of the Republican Party and the far right controlling the five major syndicates, conservatives have a disproportionate voice in the medium—even in liberal cities such as New York, Boston, and San Francisco. Writing with his characteristic and incisive wit, Bill Press exposes the destructive power of Rush, Glenn Beck, Mark Levin, Sean Hannity, Michael Savage, Bill O'Reilly, and the other polarizing figures of talk radio who dominate 90% of the political airwaves today. Citing their own words as evidence, Press brilliantly makes the case that much of what is broadcast on radio and television today is—at best—distorted and partisan, and—at worst—lies, propaganda and bigotry sold by these talented modern-day pitchmen who have followings in the millions.
Talk radio has done an end run around the voting populace. With Rush Limbaugh now the unofficial leader of the Republican Party and the far right controlling the five major syndicates, conservatives have a disproportionate voice in the medium—even in liberal cities such as New York, Boston, and San Francisco. Writing with his characteristic and incisive wit, Bill Press exposes the destructive power of Rush, Glenn Beck, Mark Levin, Sean Hannity, Michael Savage, Bill O'Reilly, and the other polarizing figures of talk radio who dominate 90% of the political airwaves today. Citing their own words as evidence, Press brilliantly makes the case that much of what is broadcast on radio and television today is—at best—distorted and partisan, and—at worst—lies, propaganda and bigotry sold by these talented modern-day pitchmen who have followings in the millions.
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March 12, 2012
Press does a great job of illustrating the "how" of toxic talk, and why it's such good business for conservative owners. He also does a good job of explaining why there isn't a commensurate amount of liberal talk on the radio.
The only thing left out is the "why?" of toxic talk. Why is all this hatred being spewed out into our national dialogue? If someone writes a good analysis of the "why," let me know. That's the book I REALLY want to read.
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June 16, 2012
Don't sight anything you read in this book when talking to your friends. You'll look like an idiot.
Marc
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November 6, 2013
So do yourself a favor and enjoy watching Bill Press wax the irrelevant fantastic at a safe distance
About the author
BILL PRESS is host of the nationally syndicated Bill Press Show, also on Sirius XM, and writes a syndicated column for Tribune Media Services. He is the former co-host of MSNBC's Buchanan and Press and CNN's Crossfire and The Spin Room. Press lives in Washington, D.C.
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