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Rush Limbaugh: The Man Behind The Golden EIB Microphone

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 - 51 minutes

James Golden shares insight and never before heard backstory about President Donald Trump’s 2020 State of the Union Address - the day after Rush Limbaugh announced his cancer diagnosis - when the President surprised Rush by awarding him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, our nation’s highest civilian honor. Radio personality and Fox News host Sean Hannity joins James and shares intimate details of conversations behind the scenes that ultimately led to the award, in addition to heartfelt stories about his 30+ year friendship and admiration of Rush. This episode includes an appearance by television personality Megyn Kelly, who narrates a special biographical look at Rush Limbaugh’s meteoric rise as a nationally syndicated radio personality.

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