I've always felt Marc to be very balanced and fair... I remember a one caller who said to Marc one time... "I know what your politics are on this" (I think it was regarding O'Malley) and Marc Responded "No you don't "
It is a shame that being committed to to social justice issues labels you liberal or biased....

Marc was very balanced and I agree with Chris.... it is not about not having an opinion but creating an accepting environment and forum where people regardless of their political and social perspective can engage in constructive dialogue.... And Marc was the quite skilled and gifted at that.... Chrsit he regularly had republicans as well as democrats on.. liberals and consevatives.... But Marc didn't focus on the political party or ideology.... he focused on addressing THE ISSUES... And when you focus on the issues there is room for several perspectives

And his guests knew that..... you didn't get bashed on his show.... didn't mean he wouldn't ask hard questions.. didn't mean the callers wouldn't ask hard questions.... But I think his guests knew they would be treated fairly and with respect....

now if you want "Biased" listen to the Diane Rehm Show... She can be a bulldog.... and has no problem letting folks know what she thinks and what she thinks of their views.....

We have lost a tremendous platform for public discourse.... And while I generally like Dan Rodricks.... He is no Marc Steiner.... and will not command the the same level of respect Marc has earned over the years.