FRONTLINE explores the phenomenon of conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh. Three hours each day, five days a week, Limbaugh is heard on more than 600 radio stations, in addition to hosting a daily half-hour television program. How much political clout does Limbaugh have? Tracing his rise to fame and fortune, the program also takes an in-depth look at Limbaugh’s audience and asks what impact he had on the Republican congressional landslide.
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- Released
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- WGBH Educational Foundation (US)
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Rush Limbaugh as Self (archival footage)
Rick Young as Self
Paul Begala as Self
Don Imus as Self
Newt Gingrich as Self
Bill Clinton as Self (archival footage)
David Letterman as Self (archival footage)
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Stephen Talbot · Director, Writer
Peter J. Boyer · Writer
Wendy Wank · Editor
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