Report: Cumulus To Drop Limbaugh, Hannity At Year’s End

Conservative talk show host Sean Hannity speaks during a debate against liberal Salt Lake City mayor Rocky Anderson, Friday, May 4, 2007, in Salt Lake City, Utah. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac)
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The second largest radio broadcaster in the country is preparing to drop perhaps the two best-known conservative shock jocks.

Citing an industry source, Politico reported late Sunday that Cumulus Media will drop both Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannnity from its stations at the end of this year. The decision was reportedly made after negotiations between Cumulus and Clear Channel, which distribtues both Hannity and Limbaugh’s programs, unraveled due to a disagreement over the costs of distribution rights.

Read Politico’s report here.

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