But Levin went on to claim that the Obama administration had used “police state” surveillance tactics against the Trump team. Levin – nicknamed “the Great One” by his friend Sean Hannity – is one of the most energetic and successful rightwing talk radio hosts. Photograph: Joshua Roberts/ReutersHis capacity to advocate for a more substantive rightwing political project is a product of his own history. In the era of Trump, Levin and other well-established hosts associated with movement conservatism have at times looked increasingly isolated. “The overwhelming majority of talk radio listeners voted for Trump.

Source: The Guardian March 07, 2017 21:45 UTC