Rush Limbaugh's America

Synopsis

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.

CAST

Stephen Talbot

Director

Rush Limbaugh

Self (archival footage)

Rick Young

Self

Paul Begala

Self

Don Imus

Self

Newt Gingrich

Self

Bill Clinton

Self (archival footage)

David Letterman

Self (archival footage)

Stephen Talbot

Director

Rush Limbaugh

Self (archival footage)

Rick Young

Self

Paul Begala

Self

Don Imus

Self

Newt Gingrich

Self

Bill Clinton

Self (archival footage)

David Letterman

Self (archival footage)