Rick Emerson

Rick Emerson (born March 7, 1973), also known as Rick Taylor, is a former radio personality known for his show The Rick Emerson Show, which aired from 1997 to 2012 in Portland, Oregon. Prior to that, he co-hosted Drive-By Radio in Salt Lake City. Emerson also hosted the public affairs TV show Outlook Portland and co-authored the book Zombie Economics. Born in Kennewick, Washington, on March 7, 1973, Emerson developed a passion for radio at a young age. He began volunteering at a local station at 14 and later hosted his first talk show in Spokane, Washington. Emerson retired from broadcasting on January 2, 2012.