h/t CJR.
Note that the outfit that recruits actors as fake call-in guests also syndicates Limbaugh, Beck, and Hannity.
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One more aspect of the full package of Persona Management Software. Orwell is slapping his forehead wondering why he didn’t think of that.
You mean winger talk radio isn’t just a radio broadcast of a pro wrestling match? I guess I must skip past both types of broadcast too quickly to notice the differences.
When Rush starts stapling his forehead, and giving himself wedgies, I’ll tune in.
“…ensuring the authenticity of your programing for avid listeners.” And they say it, presumably with a straight face.
For years something parallel has occurred in newspapers (and now websites) with hired professionals writing in as fake citizens to promote their cause or discredit some prior story or op-ed.
Keith is right, of course. What’s special about this is that it’s being organized by the shows themselves.