Earl MerkelA former newspaper journalist, columnist and talk-radio host, during his career Earl has dodged gunfire, teargas canisters, and verbal brickbats as a journalist (and on occasion as a private citizen, having somehow annoyed armed or vocal strangers). s the "more" on the nationally broadcast talk-radio program Money & More, Earl left the money-talk to the experts. He admits that he's far more comfortable in other areas —talking with authors, arguing current events and even simply cracking-wise—than he is dealing with financial matters. Read More Read Less