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The best comparison is to Lenny Bruce. You may not have liked what he said or didn't think he was funny, but he broke down walls that allowed others to come through and improve on the concept. Now I am not saying that Stern allowed your local morning guy to improve on a concept, but I do think that he allowed for others to start talking with their audience, not just to their audience.
I have listened to Stern since he came to the Philly area. No, he is not always funny. Yes, I disagree with some of his positions. Some of his humor offends me - everyone has their sore spot. Yes, he has strong influence over his loyal listeners. Did "his" voters get Whitman and/or Pataki elected? Who knows.
What I do know is that for the enjoyment that I get out of most of the show, I am willing to put up with the parts that I don't enjoy, and I do consider his requests/suggestions.
And remember, if you don't like him, change the channel.
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