Levin has a role to play... and at this point, it is not host. he makes a great guest/sidekick when he can focus on what he does best, witty comebacks and good analysis of legal issues. As host, he has to think about formatics and other details that don't sound as though the execution is within his comfort zone. When he is on with Hannity, i love the segments he does with sean. as much as i find hannity to be a sycophant for the GOP, i do listen for the 30 minute ride home. When Levin is on with sean, i will always stay tuned in. However, when i hear levin on his own, filling in for sean, he is much less dynamic.
as for a comment somewhere down below about hannity and rush only allowing 2nd tier talent to fill in for them... thats how i discovered hannity. filling in for Rush, i thought he was way more listenable than Rush (never been a fan. hannity has become way more abrasive on his own show.
> Hi, just a guy listening to Levin fill in for Hannity and I
> have to ask if there's something I'm missing when it comes
> to his appeal. Is it a New York thing?
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