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Podcast: The Smerconish Podcast
Episode: The New Right-Wing Media Ecosystem Explained (8 Powerful Factions)
Description: Michael sits down with Dr. Brian Rosenwald, author of "Talk Radioâs America", to break down the rapidly evolving world of conservative media. Rosenwaldâwhose work was once praised by Rush Limbaugh himselfâexplains how talk radio helped pave the way for Donald Trumpâs 2016 victory. But todayâs media landscape looks nothing like it did then. From legacy voices like Sean Hannity to the rise of Joe Rogan and the âmanosphere,â Rosenwald maps out eight distinct factions shaping conservative media in 2026. He explores the influence of viral social media personalities, MAGA loyalists, conspiracy-driven figures, and a new wave of lifestyle infl...