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1: a learned man
2: a person who gives opinions in an authoritative manner usually through the mass media
I suggest that meaning #2 fits such folks much better than #1. I also note that meaning #2 prefers popularity to skill. This propagates misinformation and/or lies.
High powered my ass! Pundits are nearly worthless. 
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