Monday, August 4, 2008

Mark Levin


Mark Levin has become one of the hottest properties in Talk radio, his top-rated show on WABC New York is now syndicated nationally by ABC Radio Networks. He is also one of the top new authors in the conservative political arena. Mark's radio show on WABC in New York City skyrocketed to Number 1 on the AM dial in his first 18 months on the air in the competitive 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM time slot. Mark's book Men in Black was released February 7, 2005 and quickly climbed to Number 3 in the nation on the New York Times Best-Seller list. When your book is endorsed by Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity, you know you have a winner on your hands. In a short period of time, Mark has become one of the most listened to local radio Talk show hosts in the nation.

Mark Levin took over the WABC 6:00 PM slot on September 2, 2003. Before that, he hosted a popular Sunday afternoon program. "He's smart, witty, and fast on the draw," according to WABC Program Director Phil Boyce. "He has this sharp sarcastic wit that can easily stun his opponents. I know I would not want to debate him." Mark's show follows the ever popular Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity on WABC, but everyday he manages to come up with a new twist on the day's top news events, as well as his own unique information. His passion and intellect have made him a favorite of tens of thousands of radio listeners in the New York City area.

Mark has been a frequent guest and substitute host on The Sean Hannity Show, and has also been an advisor to Limbaugh, who frequently refers to him on the air with the nickname "F. Lee Levin." He is perhaps more well-known for his nickname, "The Great One," coined by his friend Hannity.

Mark Levin is one of America's preeminent conservative commentators and constitutional lawyers. He's in great demand as a political and legal commentator, and has appeared on hundreds of television and radio programs. Levin is also a contributing editor for National Review Online, and writes frequently for other publications. Levin has served as a top advisor to several members of President Ronald Reagan's Cabinet--including as Chief of Staff to the Attorney General of the United States. In 2001, the American Conservative Union named Levin the recipient of the prestigious Ronald Reagan Award. He currently practices law in the private sector, heading up the prestigious Landmark Legal Foundation in Washington DC.
Levin's radio show is a mix of political and social commentary from a conservative point of view. He also covers legal issues in some detail, including decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court. Levin follows the traditional talk radio model of taking listener phone calls throughout the show. As of 2006, his show is syndicated by ABC Radio on over 150 stations as well as on the America Right and SIRIUS Patriot channels. Levin's show has been rated number one in its time slot in New York, Chicago, Detroit, Dallas and Washington, D.C.[1]

Levin has been criticized by fellow commentator Bill O'Reilly for engaging in what O'Reilly calls "personal attacks." Levin has responded by claiming to embrace "uninhibited political discourse".
Levin often uses nicknames when referring to some politicians and media figures he dislikes. Some of his nicknames include: Hillary Clinton-"Hillary Rotten Clinton" or "Her Thighness", Bill Clinton-"B.J. Bill Jefferson Clinton", Barack Obama-"Barack "Milhous" Obama, Harry Reid -"Harry 'The Body' Reid", Nancy Pelosi-"Nancy 'Stretch' Pelosi", Charles Schumer-"Chuckie Schmucky Schumer", Ted Kennedy-"Cape Cod Orca", Dianne Feinstein-"Dianne Frankenfeinstein", Michael Bloomberg-"Michael Bloomturd", Keith Olbermann-"Keith Overbite", Countdown with Keith Olbermann-"Countdown to no ratings" and Michael Savage-"Weiner Nation". He also has nicknames for certain Republicans he disagrees with, whom he refers to as "Re-pubic-ans," such as John McCain-"John McLame", Lindsey Graham-"Goober Lindsey Graham", Arlen Specter-"Arlen Spectacle, Chuck Hagel-"Chuck Schmegel" and Arnold Schwarzenegger-"The Jerkinator".

Levin is supportive of the military and civilian first responders, and ends nearly every radio show saying "We salute the men and women of the armed forces, policemen, firefighters, and emergency personnel." He regularly plays the themes for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marines. He plays "America the Beautiful" as performed by Ray Charles every Friday. Levin has also participated in several benefit concerts to aid the families of fallen soldiers, and uses his show to promote them.[5][6]
Please remember one thing when you first hear Levin speak you will think he is doing a bad Joe Peshi impersonation, but after you listen for a minute he will reel you in like Limbaugh or Hannity.

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