In 1998, "The Mike Gallagher Show" was launched nationally with 12 radio stations. As of early 2011, Gallagher was the sixth most listened-to talk radio host in America with over four million weekly listeners. He is heard daily in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Detroit, Atlanta, and Philadelphia as well as in small, medium and major markets all over the country. According to the Benchmark Company, he is the 8th most-recognized talk radio personality in America. Gallagher has also been featured in numerous magazines and newspapers including "The New York Times", "The Wall Street Journal", "Time", and "Forbes". "Talkers Magazine" has named Gallagher one of the 100 most influential talk hosts in America for eleven consecutive years.