I hate because I listen to him. I make it a point to listen to both sides so I'm not in a "cocoon." I swear over half the stuff I hear him say he just seems to make up as he goes along, but sure I don't want you to just take my word for it. Make an effort and actually investigate it for yourself.

"Funny... I've been downloading pay subscription based podcasts off Air America's (liberal radio) website for over a month now."

you do this through iTunes? like a normal podcast? website != iTunes. cause that's what the story is about.

"I'm a paid subscriber to the Radio Factor and its a paid podcast. I simply just added it onto the Podcasts manually and it worked fine for me."

how do you enter your login info? what URL do you enter? to the XML feed? or? is the URL tokened in some way with your login info?

"Idolizing one of his liberal enemies is probably what drove him to Oxycontin." lurkerdude

I doubt Rush considers liberals as enemies. Opposition, perhaps. Last time I checked, liberals and conservatives in the USA were still on the same side but with differing agendas.

I guess h*** really has frozen over :) Limbaugh is great and up until now, I have manually downloaded his podcasts. Now, it will be easier. Thanks Apple!

Last time I checked, liberals and conservatives in the USA were still on the same side but with differing agendas.

Last time I checked, the right-wing in this country has made it its business to declare that anyone who doesn't agree with them, is on the side of terrorists and against the USA.

I can't believe that anyone with the sense god gave a baboon, would listen to Rush "oxycontin" Limbaugh or Bill "falafel" O'Reilly (and take them seriously).

Really guys, is this the place for a discussion on politics? If it is, then I need to step a lot farther to the right of the planet so you guys don't fall off the left side!

This is just an article and discussion on allowing podcasts to be paid for through other sites and still be accessible through iTunes. Sounds like a good deal to me :)

Jeff

Yes, I use iTunes not their website to dl them. I wouldn't have posted my comment if that wasn't the case.

Rush is an entertainer, a bad one, a successful one, but that's it. If everybody involved makes a little money 'sokay. But.. this ain't news, not really interesting, why am I writing this....

I may join 24/7 now. My current method to download his show (using iTunes, iCal and WireTap Pro) is really starting to wear me down.

Oh yeah, Rush is probably the biggest Mac fan in talk radio.

Liberals.

"Yes, I use iTunes not their website to dl them. I wouldn't have posted my comment if that wasn't the case."

interesting. my main question was 'how?'... mainly... how it passes the user/pass info along. but nevermind. i found out how it is done here :

http://www.airamericaplace.com/boards/index.php?showtopic=14610

i'll assume those are just example URLs and the real ones contain uid/pass info in them or somesuch... right?

thanks!

We have a good taste filter in place. Paying to listen to that arrogant windbag at least keeps impulse podcast subscribers from . . Well subscribing. Thank god for small favors. Now if only all ultra right wing (vs. moderate conservatives which I have no problems listening to.) content was paid content.

Looks like we hit one.

The bottom line is that Rush has his freedom to speak his mind and charge for it and we have the freedom to not hear it if we don't want to. Just like Stern.

I just wish we could get podcasts of Frank Calliendo parodying GW. THAT I would pay for.

:)

"Democracy Now" has a FREE podcast from iTMS. At least those who want information don't have to shell out cash to hear the truth.

I look forward to the day when the only broadcasting these conservative windbags are doing is for departures and arrivals at little hole in the wall bus stops.

There are a lot of radio show broadcasts that are only available in MP3 format through the syndicator's websites.

If Apple can do the same with other radio shows, the iPod will be better positioned to compete with satellite radio and traditional over-the-air radio.

This adds to iPod lock-in and makes it even harder for iPod competitors to gain a foothold. Good job, Apple!

Apple should not be working with that loser drug addict.

I have a podcast that is for members only, and I access it through iTunes with no problem. When I first subscribed to it iTunes asked for my username and password to access the WebDAV server where the rss feed and mp3's are hosted, I saved the login in my keychain and it just works.

Coming from Middle America -- a so-called "flyover" state -- I'm amazed at the vitriol spilled by "enlightened" people regarding Rush, O'Reilly, Coulter and others. Clearly, there's an audience for conservative views, especially considering the anemic ratings for "Air America" programming. Considering the free c*** that's listed on Apple's iTunes directory -- "Ring of Fire," "Laura Flanders," "Randi Rhodes", "Majority Report" to name a few -- why get so hyped about access to a paid service?

It gets harder and harder to be a conservative Mac user. I actually had my account terminated at macobserver, along with a nice e-mail saying that conservatives and republicans are not welcome there.

Then there was Steve Jobs' interview where he said he thinks that the majority of Apple's customers are Democrats.

And then any topic here or on macrumors that's even remotely political turns into a bash-conservatives fest...

The truth is that most liberals use Windows, as do most conservatives. And a small minority of both use Macs. Just because we don't all share the same political views doesn't mean we have to hate each other, or that we have to silence opposing views. And just because Jobs is left-leaning doesn't mean Apple can't do business with Rush Limbaugh.

You're not missing a piece of the puzzle, you have opposable thumbs, so you have too many qualifications to understand the "advancement in technology...", or whatever drivel.

I don't believe "conservative" applies anymore, so don't be offended unless you believe the lies of the right.

Sincerely, Darin Simmer Republican (AZ)

"I agree it must have been hard for Apple to swallow their pride to work with a guy who, when his country called for him, very literally turned tail."

"I suspect the other impetus here is that Rush is well known as an Apple/Jobs fanboy, which is hilarious. Idolizing one of his liberal enemies is probably what drove him to Oxycontin."

"I contest the assertion in this article that states: "This is as idiot proof as anything I have seen on a computer." Unless, of course, what is meant is: subscribing to Limbaugh is actual proof of idiocy, in which case, I agree."

It's behaviors like this that might just push people toward the right. Believe in who you are, be proud of who you are, but personal unsolicited attacks like this aren't necessary imho.

Rush has given Apple more free advertising in the past 5 years than Apple has probably paid for in that same amount of time.

This is a good thing for Apple and content creators/distributors. THAT is the story.

I find it comical the number of hate-filled posts regarding Rush...One could assume that those posts come from those on the left-you know, the 'side' that is supposed to have compasion.

There have been several posts above regarding this and the ONLY ones that make sense are those that understand capitalism.

It is quite easy to see how simply shallow most of you are.

In the interest of fairness, I do listen to Rush..But I don't agree with everything he says. However, of all the individuals in the media he is BY FAR the most talented out there in delivering his side of the issue. Failure to understand that will only provide evidence of your own short-sightedness to what is happening in the world as you aren't listening to him and only going on some opinion the media has painted him with.

Republicans and Democrats alike have all hit rock bottom in this country. At least Mr. Limbaugh has the courage to hit both parties when it is required.

Macimmortal is right..Rush has given Apple NOTHING but kudos for the products they create moving their product into the forefront of MILLIONS of listeners every time he talks about them.

Technology requires mass acceptance. And, it requires content that people are willing to pay for. Rush brings both to the iTunes format.

I own apple shares and view this as a very positive thing...In the end, the success of this platform not only gives me a tool to use, but allows me to profit.

Misguided hatred of an individual goes against everything you --yes the 'you' of the left---are supposed to be against. I don't get the double standard..And the reason is, people fight hardest when they are scared.

Rush charges because he can. Most podcasts until now aren't worth the cyberspace they consume. You may make jokes but his show is hotter than the oval office during the 90s. Bad mouthing him and his loyal listeners increases his value as the spokesperson for the silent majority. Until you understand while you continue to fret over free poscasts he is making a difference. He certainly is substance over style or rhetoric.

I own Apple stock. I love my Apple products including my G-5 Dual Core, G-4 PowerBook, iMac, and 3 iPods. I buy the products because they are the best. I buy the stock because I believe in the products and bought the stock at $17.54 when Apple was in dire straights. I hold my stock and buy more as I can to make money. Rush Limbaugh has about 20 million listeners. Well, they just heard about Apple and itunes and iPods! That's 20 million reasons to celebrate the news of Rush being accessible through ITMS. Apple is a business. Put aside your petty politics. Their in business to make money for the stock holders. Thats me. This is great for Apple.

You're kidding. Right? Air America? You must be the only person who listens to it. Air America?? HAHAHAHAHAhggggh

I love seeing the Rush-haters (who are rabid defenders of free speech, so long as they agree with it) coming out of the woodwork.

I, for one, am thrilled with the news. Takes one or two time-consuming and annoying steps out of the sequence. The fact that it drives the Left nuts (they get riled up over such simple things!) makes it even MORE fun!

Keep it coming, fellas! I love laughing at you! ;)