Well, no. That goes without saying. He is a different sort of host, who brings different skills or "gifts" as it were. Art is Art, and will always be in the "rareified air." Ian is, I think, a good interviewer, who doesn't shy away from his knowledge of Christianity (he's a seminarian, for heavens' sakes!) Nor does he shy away from being very "real" with guests. The more I listen to George Noory, though, the more I find problems with him. Perhaps it's because Ian and Art are only on once each per week, while George is on the other five.

Art Bell softball interviews Ben Chertoff, cousin to Homeland Security director Michael Chertoff, and (conveniently) 25-year old "senior researcher" of Popular Mechanics' story "Debunking the Lies of 9/11."

Noory interviews Alex Jones.

'Nuff said?

As entertaining (and occasionally interesting) as spooks and UFOs are, there are currently more pressing issues at hand, and Bell would rather focus on UFOs or give positive exposure to someone like Chertoff, than help expose what's going on, as Noory has by interviewing individuals like Alex Jones. Art Bell is a tool.