Hey there, you have the same nose for phonies I do. Posted something in a similar vein before getting seeing your post. Something doesn’t add up with Hugh - he just doesn’t pass the smell test - won’t be the first guy with a good memory to fool people into thinking they are brilliant.
To stay in good graces with NBC/MSNBC he must watch his criticisms of liberals. He's pretty-much compromised on TV...a bit less on radio.