Avira > choose to listen to people who are more religious, because even if they’re biased, they’re airing on the right side
While I understand the feeling, this is circular thinking. Torah tells us not to turn either right or left from it.
For example, why did R Soloveichik study philosophy? I don’t think he left a big imprint on millions of followers of Herman Cohen. Presumably, he felt that this study will enhance his Torah. I am not saying that anyone who learns secular studies is a better T’Ch, but at least in this case, this is good Torah. You showed respect to him here, but I am not sure whether you learned any of his Torah. I would be interested to hear your opinion on a direct comparison between different briskers.