For other members of the Limbaugh family, see Limbaugh family. For radio show, see The Rush Limbaugh Show. Rush Hudson Limbaugh III (/ˈlɪmbɔː/, LIM-baw; born January 12, 1951) is an American entertainer, radio talk show host, writer, and conservative political commentator. Since he was 16, Limbaugh has worked a series of disc jockey jobs.