One of my morning routines is to sit in my truck in the parking lot at work and listen to Paul Harvey News & Comment.  But over the last several months, Paul Harvey, Jr. has been doing the broadcast.

Back a few years ago, it was announced that Fred Thompson would take over for Harvey while Harvey was out and ultimately would replace him. Then Fred! decided to run for president and had to give up the gig.

In May, Harvey’s wife Angel passed away, and he took some time off. During that time, he was replaced by several people, and ultimately by his son Harvey, Jr.

Harvey, Jr. has written The Rest of the Story for a long time. When Thompson was announced as the new host, I’d wondered why Harvey, Jr. hadn’t been named in that job.

After listening to Harvey, Jr. for a few months, I think I know why. When Thompson was doing the show, it was actually still a news show. With Harvey, Jr., it’s more like Rest of the Story lite. There’s absolutely no political news or comment.

I kind of figured that once Thompson’s run for president died down, they’d ask him back. But that hasn’t happened. Harvey, Jr. has done the morning news and comment for several months now. Harvey, Sr. is apparently doing the noon show, but at some point he’s going to retire. I just don’t think his son is up to the challenge.