tv and a radio america talk show host. and richard fowler is a nationally syndicated radio show host. ladies and gentlemen, welcome to both of you. good to have you here tonight. you know, richard, you read this story that was published today and it paints a very cozy relationship between the administration and al sharpton saying he frequently texts and they feel good about him being their eyes and ears on the ground in ferguson, missouri. what do you think about that? >> listen, i don't accept the premise of the story at all, martha. here's why. i think the president was getting more than just talking to al sharpton. he was talking to the governor. he was talking to congressmen. on top of that he sent his top law enforcement officer to the region to create some sort of stability and some sort of white house response. so to say that he just relied on al sharpton's eyes, i don't think that's a true story at all. i think he relied on a lot of eyes and a lot of intelligence. not to...