Don Imus

John Donald Imus, Jr. (born July 23, 1940)

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is an American radio talk show host. Imus is best known for his sarcasm and the harsh language he directs towards his guests. His popular radio show, Imus in the Morning, airs daily.

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The show is currently broadcast on New York's WFAN and is syndicated nationwide by Westwood One. Part of it is also simulcast daily by cable television network MSNBC.

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Originally considered a shock jock, Imus has turned his show more towards politics and news and has gained public influence as a result.

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The show's many guests include prominent politicians such as U.S. Sen. John S. McCain III (R-Ariz.) and U.S. Rep. Harold Ford (D-Tenn.), as well as reporters and columnists from Newsweek, NBC, MSNBC, and other media outlets. The show also has a regular cast of members who supply news, comedy, and act as foils to Imus.

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Imus was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1989.

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