"They force you to take topics. That's not real journalism. That's not real conversation. You don't have no respect for the ability of other people to think on their feet that you're making people say something."
Some argued that it was a long time coming, noting that Stern's work schedule wasn't in line with his high-figure salary. Others argued that Stern is a shell of his former self and has fallen from his perch as "The King of All Media."