<p>Wouldn’t NPR be the epitomy of left wing radio? I always picture that Saturday Night Live skit when I visualize those super calm voices.</p>
<p>Not all conservative radio is the same, but the Rush style is based on a very clever appeal to emotions of fear and anger. Longtime listeners suffer from greater fear, angry outbursts and overall anxiety. Hell, the style must be a torutre for Rush himself, given his propensity for self-medication.</p>
<p>For some reason, the Rush mix is addictive for older Americans. Curious.</p>
<p>NPR appeals to emotions of fear, empathy and guilt. That mix also causes longtime listeners to suffer from increased fear and anxiety, though at seemingly lower levels than Rush listeners. Whether there is something to the soothing voices parodied on SNL, I’m not sure.</p>
<p>Also, NPR does not appear to be as addictive as Rush.</p>
<p>It may be that if the Rush message were delivered by the NPR readers in an NPR style, my father would be a much better companion. He’d have his conservative opinion and he would be able to discuss it without spitting and demeaning himself.</p>