Reply #26: Stern has learned very slowly....

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His stance on Media consolidation is interesting to take a look at, because he was initially in favor of Clearchannel taking the reins and owning as much as it does and then when it bit him he learned a lesson or two.

On Abortion Rights, Civil Rights issues, the list of issues he is left on is pretty long, but he is really also more libertarian than some on DU are comfortable with. I'm certainly not that comfortable with his libertarian rants, but I think what separates Howard from a lot of other shock jocks is that his on air personality, while still an "act" appears to be much more honest and straightshooting (to hazard a gun metaphor) than any other host I can think of. And Honesty in media -- however you find it-- is a rare find nowadays.