WABC Talkers Hannity, Imus, and Limbaugh Named to Newsweek Power 50
Newsweek compiled its Power 50, a list of the highest-earning political figures of 2010.
The grouping, gathered by intelligence and research firm Wealth-X, includes several big name media personalities.
Rush Limbaugh is atop the list. Limbaugh’s estimated earnings are $58.7 million. He is heard weekdays on WABC Radio from noon to 3 p.m. as part of his nationally syndicated show.
Glenn Beck, whose syndicated program is heard from 9 a.m. to noon on WOR Radio, is number two. His estimated earnings are listed at $33 million. (Beck also hosts a show each day on Fox News Channel.)
Sean Hannity secured number three on the “Power” list. The WABC afternoon drive host (syndicated through Citadel Media) made $22 million in 2010.
Also syndicated with Citadel Media is Don Imus. The legendary morning man, who is number seven, pulled in $11 million.
Additionally, Mark Levin made Newsweek‘s survey. The evening show host, heard locally on WABC, tied for 13th with an estimated $5 million.
President Obama, who many of the above consistently railed against, was tied for 19th (with Bill Maher), earning $4 million in 2010.
