Agree 100% with your assessment of Wilner.  Nobody get all their facts right every time but he's pretty close.  Don't always agree with his opinions, but always respect them because he knows what he's talking about.  He's one of those guys you read that you say, "Man, I'd like to take this guy to dinner sometime just to talk to him."  Of course, in person he might be a jerk but he doesn't come across that way at all.

Thanks for the link.

Thanks for the comments.

Yes Wilner is a RARITY these days in print and broadcast journalism. He keeps the focus primarily on subject matter.

If you notice, he doesn't write using "I" but instead it is in the context of "We" as in the "Hotline"...so you always feel like a team is giving you the information and we the readers are part of the team!

Sure there are some semantics involved but it is a noticeable when "I" permeates content and it creates a different vibe.

Ironically, I find Canzano's podcasts much better than his written material...he actually interviws his guests very well in my opinion. He rarely makes his opinions the most important information.

But written content...

Canzano(and many others): "I think Oregon needs..."

Wilner: We are wondering if Oregon may be in a situation where it is time..."

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