Meet the New Rush, Same as the Old Rush; A Media Matters for America Analysis of The Rush Limbaugh Show Article 05/02/04 6:29 PM EDT
David Limbaugh David Limbaugh is the brother of right-wing talk radio host Rush Limbaugh and has written numerous books, some critical of Democrats, and some on Christianity.
Rush Limbaugh Rush Limbaugh held the top spot in talk radio ratings; his radio program The Rush Limbaugh Show was been nationally syndicated since 1988. He used to be a kingmaker in national Republican politics, regularly referring to himself as the “titular head of the Republican Party,” but he had reduced influence following a massive ad boycott campaign in 2012. President Donald Trump gave Limbaugh the Medal of Freedom during the State of the Union address in 2020.
Walter Williams Walter E. Williams is an economics professor at George Mason University and a syndicated columnist with conservative and libertarian views. He has also occasionally been a guest host of Rush Limbaugh’s radio show.
Newt Gingrich Newt Gingrich has been an off-and-on Fox News contributor since 1999, interrupted by his occasional attempts to run for office during the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections. He is known for his inflammatory rhetoric, conservative scams, undeclared conflicts of interest, and devotion to President Donald Trump.
