It seems to me that nearly every show contradicts the very essence of its being; "free talk live" should be called "free talk live for those who agree with us." I am a far left liberal, but I do not appreciate the sarcasm and judgements of the talk show hosts. A good example of this was when a man called in and discussed an issue of importance to him; he even presented 59 pages of evidence he pulled together. As soon as he was off the air, the sardonic comment of one of the hosts - insulting the man's effort by commenting on how the host wouldn't put forth the effort of 59 pages. Activists are drawn to specific areas of interests - and they become experts on those issues, like the man and his 59 pages. The comment made by the host (I don't know his name, but he is frequently the individual who does this the most). I like to hear from these types of people - even if the topic is one that the hosts do not consider worthy or important.
Time and again the primary host (male, don't know his name) tends to be dismissive of those who call up and have a completely different point of view. I like to hear from those who have different opinions, even those who are far right conservative. Otherwise how can we learn about how and why these people think like they do. But not on this show, if someone calls in and presents the opposite side they are treated much like liberals are treated by Rush Limbaugh. Let them speak. Live up to the name of the show, ask questions of them so we can see where they're coming from. Be polite, stop interrupting them and talking over them. Let the listeners receive true "free talk." No doubt a liberal will call in and refute what was said, but if you stop them from saying what they want, there is no real free talk. The host that is the most sarcastic and rude needs to just stop talking and let others say what they will. Discuss it after the call, but not with the undue sarcasm that usually follows a caller with a different opinion. Why do you think your opinion is the right one; you don't represent all liberals.
Ask the listeners for more opinions. Let the show be a learning experience, not a shouting match where the host has the option to hang up and get his way. This type of behavior is immature and unbecoming. Let the callers be in control of the direction of the show, without hindering those with whom you disagree. Please at least try it. Shut up. Listen. Let us listen.