Posted by chicagomedia.org on February 20, 2009 at 13:26:28:
Talkers Magazine has again released its list of the "Heavy Hundred". This is the (often-laughable) list of those they feel are the most important talk radio personalities in America.
Those with a direct Chicago connection are:
#9. Mancow
#59. Kathy & Judy
#75. Roe Conn
Runners-up in the 101-250 range include:
Steve Cochran
Big John Howell & Cisco Cotto
Milt Rosenberg
Don Wade & Roma
John Williams
(Note: #101-#250 are unnumbered and listed alphabetically.)
Numerous syndicated shows that are heard here in Chicago are on the list including:
#1 Rush Limbaugh
#2 Sean Hannity
#3 Michael Savage
#10 Thom Hatmann
#11 Mark Levin
#15 Mike Gallagher
#18 Ed Schultz
#21 Michael Medved
#24 George Noory
#30 Stephanie Miller
#34 Dennis Miller
#37 Kim Komando
#42 Dennis Prager
#44 Bob & Tom
#45 Mike & Mike
#46 Rachael Maddow
#71 Hugh Hewitt
As with every year, the numbering system is incredibly flawed and full of strange ordering. You can see the entire list here: