Author and commentator Mark Steyn, who frequently filled in for Rush Limbaugh as the host of his syndicated radio show, told "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Wednesday that Limbaugh's staying power was due largely to his connection with his audience. "He was a brilliant broadcaster," said Steyn of Limbaugh, who died earlier Wednesday of complications from lung cancer at the age of 70. TUCKER CARLSON: WHY RUSH LIMBAUGH MATTERED"I think he was a fantastic employer and a brilliant friend to many, many people. We know there are big-name celebrities who can't keep a secretary for six weeks," he told Carlson. That connection and loyalty extended to the host and his listeners, Steyn concluded.

Source: Fox News February 18, 2021 02:48 UTC