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[Aramike]

Putting the besmirchments aside how does one explain the success of conservative talk radio vs the miserable failures of the liberal attempts?

I think it's due to the very nature of liberalism itself. Conservatives tend to want to discuss and refine their ideas. Liberals, on the other hand, avoid ideas in favor of ideologies. There's only so many ways of saying, "abortion good, war bad."

Not much content for radio hosts...

In all honesty, I don't consider myself either. I define my political stance as Pragmatic.