Tucker Carlson is no 'traitor’ for doing journalism

Tucker Carlson's presence in Russia has excited a frenzy of speculation and protest.

It's not at all uncommon for journalists to interview foreign political leaders, including scumbags.

Carlson raises eyebrows because he's a nationalist and populist and seen as overly sympathetic to Putin 's government.

But it's not the job of journalists to speak only with popular figures.

The more people engaging in journalism with whom we disagree, the more likely that media is uncensored.

Kristol , like Carlson , shouldn't be barred from the country or from journalism for wrongthink.

A free society and a free press demand that all voices be welcome to speak.