No. Why would that matter, and if you really think it does a citation would be nice.
Why would that matter?
You stated that he was funded by Joe Ricketts. First of all what does that even mean? Was Ricketts an advertiser? Are you claiming he owned the show?
Second, when was this? The David Pakman show is funded by it's advertisers, as is every other show. If this was some time ago then that is irrelevant now. If you're saying the guy owns the show now that would be quite a fraud you have uncovered... In which case a citation would be nice.
There’s all kinds of political commentary. There’s Alex Jones and Rush Limbaugh kind of commentary, and there’s CNN and MSNBC. Big difference.
Pakman is neither.
I find it hard to believe that he is a credible source of news. What resources does he have at his disposal? Does he have a team of fact checkers and investigative reporters? Does he have an editor to keep him honest? Do you verify any information you get from him?
He reads, just as you suggested anyone interested in "real news" should do.
I don't just listen to him, I get my news from a number of different sources including Fox News. I like to hear every side of an issue because if anyone is going to provide the facts and logic to show you're wrong it's the people passionately pushing for the alternative narrative. It's why I spend so much time here arguing with right wingers.
I find him trustworthy because he always does a good job including and representing opposing viewpoints, has no problem admitting when "his side" is wrong and stresses people utilizing their own critical thinking abilities to challenge him rather than expecting anyone to just take his word for it. He is exactly the kind of commentator our politics needs.
