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How talk radio played a role in building a large portion of the Republican base

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Conservative talk radio shows helped reach and grow a large Republican base, which shaped Americans' views and subsequently U.S. politics over time.

We speak with historian Julian Zelizer about how conservative talk radio hosts helped get out the Republican message back in the 1980s and 90s.

This segment aired on December 24, 2024.

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