"January 1st, 2009," he says, his voice tired but electric. "Obama in two weeks. Economy in the toilet. Radio dying. And me? I'm the last man standing on a sinking ship, and I've never been happier."
In 2008, the Howard Stern Show continued to push the boundaries of radio entertainment. With a new lineup of cast members, including Fred Durst, Ronnie the Lootie, and Sal Vulcano, the show was fresher than ever. The 2008 archive is filled with hilarious moments, in-depth interviews, and unforgettable characters. howard stern archive 2008
By April, the show had pivoted to politics—sort of. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama were battling, but Howard cared only about one issue: melanin . The archive holds the raw, unedited four-hour marathon where Howard analyzes the race solely through the lens of who has the "better hair" and "cooler voice." It’s offensive. It’s juvenile. It’s also the most brilliant deconstruction of media punditry ever recorded. A young producer, now a high-level executive, scribbled in the log: "Howard just called Obama 'the black Jon Stewart.' No one knows what that means." "January 1st, 2009," he says, his voice tired but electric
2008 was also a watershed year for the celebrity interview. Having settled into his new studio, Stern had perfected a new style of conversation. He was no longer just the shock jock asking about breasts; he had become a high-profile therapist for the A-list. Radio dying