Conrad seems think the Smothers Bros. and Seeger were supposed to give equal "airtime" to the "opposition" ala political debates before an election. If they are the only ones he can think of to deride for presenting their views and, obviously, finding plenty of audiences for them, I cannot imagine what premise he would use to defend some of today's media, let alone some of the neo-nazi thugs who do have their own hate-filled songs and concerts. Does he really think they should be on stage to provide a "balance" to the likes of the iconic Seeger?

Perhaps equal time should have been given to bands which sing such "folk" music as the Grinded Nig (Texas) song "Splatterday, Nigger Day":    "Drive around in my van/We want to kill a nigger/They are in the city/Follow one into the alley/We all attack the nigger/He has seen his last day."

Take a look at Neo-Nazi Hate Music - A Guide. If you can stand it, pay particular attention to the last few paragraphs re' the politicization of their music. Do you think they would, or should, give equal time at their concerts to Seeger and others?