Ed Schultz

Liberal commentator Ed Schultz died at his lake home in Minnesota, according to a report on Thursday July 5 2018. Schultz hosted The Ed Show show on msnbc (2009-2015). Ed is veteran of 30 years in broadcasting and the radio industry’s top-rated progressive talker, Schultz also served as the host of the syndicated radio program “The Ed Schultz Show,” airing live weekdays from noon - 3 p.m. ET with a weekly audience of more than 3 million listeners on 100 stations across the country. Schultz has been the breakthrough talent in an industry dominated by conservative voices. As an avid voice for the middle class, Schultz brings his hard-hitting style to msnbc. in January 2016 he joined RT America, the English-language Russian news channel. Schultz is the author of “Killer Politics” (2010) and “Straight Talk from the Heartland” (2004). Schultz is a graduate of Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he led the nation in passing and achieved All-American status as a quarterback at MSUM. Schultz and his wife Wendy have six children. His son Dave Schultz is a professional golfer on the PGA Tour. He shares his passion for hunting, fishing and flying with his large family.