ANALYTICAL EXERCISE: Listen for at least one hour of right-wing talk radio on the local Eagle station 93.9 FM or online at: www.theeagle939.com/the-eagle-939-program-schedule and at least one hour from the progressive talk from radio station Chicago Progressive Talk *not available locally); it can be accessed online at: www.chicagosprogressivetalk.com/
In roughly one to two pages identify the program and talk show host you listened to. What characteristics lead you to think each program is right-wing or progressive? Can you identify any propaganda techniques? How credible are the claims made by hosts and guests? Why do you trust or doubt the claims? Do any other characteristics of each program stand out to you? Why?