Modern Day Socrates?

     There is no public figure in modern times that can be related to Socrates.  Challenging other public figures may seem like it, on talk shows and such.  However, these hosts do not do it for their own enjoyment and for learning, but instead do it mainly for the entertainment of others.  This is the main difference between modern day "philosophers" and Socrates. 
     Socrates taught by example, with followers to observe said methods.  But Socrates most likely would have continued even if there was no audience, for he had no deadline, or money to make by doing this. On the other hand, not many hosts would be willing to do so if not for the incentives of pay and fame.  If they were, the humor would not be shown so blatantly to the observers.
     People who are not publicly known are more likely to have Socrates’ ideals.  I do not know any people like this, and have never met one.  I don't think there is anyone of our time period that I know, though I think there may be someone like that out there, doing it in private, with perhaps very few to no followers.