WSB-radio talker Neil Boortz will leave the radio business at retire in January 2013....passing the torch to Herman Cain at that time, the former Republican canidate for president.
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Boortz has about 7 months left in radio.
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It would be more accurate to say he is retiring from a his daily talk show but will stayed tied to the radio business for the forseable future. He will do daily commentaries on WSB and will do fill in duty so is it not totally going away.
WGST needs to ditch Beck and put a good local host in the 9:00 to 12:00 slot.
Zach said:
I love Herman, but that said, I have doubts as well. Time will tell. It depends on if people like the message. He definitely will not have the entertainment skill of Boortz. Like Rush, Howie Carr in Boston, Lee Rodgers before he retired in San Francisco, and other elite level hosts, Boortz had a gift for knowing how to entertain, and how to push the right buttons in people. I was a fan of Boortz before I moved to Atlanta because I had gotten to "know" him online (in other places prior to the internet explosion.)
Herman, I think, may lack that skill. Great message for those who are in agreement, but between his untrained voice, lapses in grammar, and general lack of polished entertainment value, I am skeptical but open.
I wish the left would come up with broadcasters who have the skills these guys have. The left needs to grasp that first and foremost, they need someone who does great RADIO, not who hammers home the talking points in angry fashion. They need to understand that even if you want to take on your guest with opposing views, you need to make them feel welcome, give them their chance to state their views, and then counter them with whatever views you have that you believe are superior. That's why conservative hosts can get liberal voices to be guests- because they get respect and a chance to state their views before they are shot down. It is NOT personal when the guest is countered.
I'll miss the heck out of Boortz. Almost as much as I miss Atlanta...
BarryATL said:
100% in agreement- one of my two biggest concerns (equal with his voice, which irritates.) His message is strong. His skills are subpar. Considerably so. And I am a fan of his (Herman the person, that is.)
One thing that erks me is when people compare Boortz to the other right-wing radio. Listening to his show today, who was one of the first people to call him to wish him well? A lesbian woman who spoke about how much he meant to her, her partner and her 2 year old child.
Boortz did not take the same path on many issues such as abortion, gay marriage and basic evangelical Christianity which he brought up on his shows, frequently.
Boortz is one of a kind and there will be never anyone to replace them. Either they are too republican (Limbaugh and Hannity) or they are Ron Paul Libertarians (which Boortz is not).
I don't know if I will continue to listen when Cain takes over because I find him to be too much like the other Republicans.
Boortz did not take the same path on many issues such as abortion, gay marriage and basic evangelical Christianity which he brought up on his shows, frequently.
Boortz is one of a kind and there will be never anyone to replace them. Either they are too republican (Limbaugh and Hannity) or they are Ron Paul Libertarians (which Boortz is not).
I don't know if I will continue to listen when Cain takes over because I find him to be too much like the other Republicans.
Boortz is capable of critical thought unlike most other "conservative" talk show hosts.
He is an "individualist" versus "collectivist." He believes that he/we is/are the totality of the choices he/we has/have made. And he believes you should be free to do what makes you happy as long as you do not infringe on the rights, or property of others.
There are no other radio personalities, talk or otherwise, espousing these ideas. Add to that he is a skilled conversationalist.....these are the reasons he is so hard to replace.
Bill Bennett is one of the few talk show hosts with enough intellectual umph to replace someone like Neil. But even Bennett tows the Christian/Republican line and carefully dances around issues he knows will upset his audience of bleating sheep. Boortz rarely misses the opportunity to poke Christians, Muslims, and all other people who are unable to think critically with a stick.
Hosea "Hosey" Williams used to say in his campaign ads that he was "un-bought and un-bossed." That's what you might say about Boortz, too. Un-bought and un-bossed.
He is an "individualist" versus "collectivist." He believes that he/we is/are the totality of the choices he/we has/have made. And he believes you should be free to do what makes you happy as long as you do not infringe on the rights, or property of others.
There are no other radio personalities, talk or otherwise, espousing these ideas. Add to that he is a skilled conversationalist.....these are the reasons he is so hard to replace.
Bill Bennett is one of the few talk show hosts with enough intellectual umph to replace someone like Neil. But even Bennett tows the Christian/Republican line and carefully dances around issues he knows will upset his audience of bleating sheep. Boortz rarely misses the opportunity to poke Christians, Muslims, and all other people who are unable to think critically with a stick.
Hosea "Hosey" Williams used to say in his campaign ads that he was "un-bought and un-bossed." That's what you might say about Boortz, too. Un-bought and un-bossed.
What fortt3 said goes for me as well. I often disagreed with Neal, but was always impressed with his arguments. Boortz was the complete package as a broadcaster, and those who hate because they disagree need to grow up and learn objectivity.
As to un-b2, WSB was probably smart enough to count the money and shut up. And Boortz knew how to frame views to keep them from being in a position to consider "giving direction."
As to un-b2, WSB was probably smart enough to count the money and shut up. And Boortz knew how to frame views to keep them from being in a position to consider "giving direction."
I was going to say the same as the two above regarding your post @taylor but was afraid I would sound to corny. I think you should copy and paste that and send it to the station. Seriously, I've never read something that could better explain Boortz.
acheron82 said:
Maybe not in Atlanta radio, and certainly no one similar to him is ready to jump on the national stage, but there *are* some people who are fairly like Boortz in both belief and ability, they're just languishing in smaller local markets. There's one next door in Birmingham — Richard Dixon — but he's never had the ratings to justify syndication. He probably lacks some of the deep down roots knowledge of individualism that Boortz has cultivated, but he's got the right idea and doesn't toe the Republican or Christian lines much at all. In other words, potential.
The problem with this is lack of a farm league to groom potentials to take these national openings.
Boortz also brought the mind and presentation of a lawyer to the air. If you called to debate him, you were entering a courtroom, and we LOVE court programs. Daytime TV proves it.
Now, about Herman Cain: Winning the game requires talent, but winning the season requires depth. Cain goes full time AFTER the inauguration; we'll see if he has the depth to deal with topics that aren't political.
I see WSB working Cain into Boortz slot over the next few months - maybe twice a week. If he doesn't cut it (especially with syndicated stations), he will be on WSB but not in Boortz' slot. We'll see...
Now, about Herman Cain: Winning the game requires talent, but winning the season requires depth. Cain goes full time AFTER the inauguration; we'll see if he has the depth to deal with topics that aren't political.
I see WSB working Cain into Boortz slot over the next few months - maybe twice a week. If he doesn't cut it (especially with syndicated stations), he will be on WSB but not in Boortz' slot. We'll see...
taylorengineer described Boortz better than anyone I know could.
I don't think you can replace someone as unique and talented as him. The only two talkers I enjoy are Boortz and Mike Malloy. I don't agree with much of what both views are, but they are both talented conversationalists and make for interesting listening.
Herman Cain is about as stimulating to listen to as watching paint dry. He's a bright guy, but he's got more a place as a figure on Fox News as a consultant with 2 minute time slot than being able to fill a 2-4 hour radio talk show.
I don't think you can replace someone as unique and talented as him. The only two talkers I enjoy are Boortz and Mike Malloy. I don't agree with much of what both views are, but they are both talented conversationalists and make for interesting listening.
Herman Cain is about as stimulating to listen to as watching paint dry. He's a bright guy, but he's got more a place as a figure on Fox News as a consultant with 2 minute time slot than being able to fill a 2-4 hour radio talk show.
Trusty: Props to ya on the lawyer angle. Absolutely right. And not a schlock legal mind, either.
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Boortz will be much missed. His retirement leaves a major void in Atlanta talk radio and the nationally syndicated show. Wish they could talk him into doing at least the 12:00 hour at noon, as they have not yet made a decision for that time slot on WSB. He is a very engaging conversationalist, and his legal expertise gives him good support to argue his viewpoints. And while he is economically conservative, I can also appreciate that he is not a typical right wing Republican, as he is more libertarian on social issues. I don't listen much to Limbaugh, Hannity and other hosts, and I doubt I will listen that much to Herman Cain.
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