Adam Johnson

Adam Johnson Wins the Tournament of Books - Posted March 29, 2013
Adam Johnson has won The Morning News' annual Tournament of Books with The Orphan Master's Son. The contest pits novels in a competitive bracket like basketball teams during the NCAA tournament. T... [GalleyCat]

9th Annual Morning News Tournament of Books Announced - Posted December 27, 2012
The ninth annual Morning News Tournament of Books (ToB) will commence in March 2013. So far, 15 finalists have been revealed. Three titles from the "pre-tournament playoff round" are currently in the running for t... [GalleyCat]

'Street Smart' Live From Ohio Ahead of Election Day - Posted November 2, 2012
Bloomberg TV's Trish Regan and Adam Johnson are anchoring "Street Smart" from Ohio today as the Presidential candidates enter their final weekend ... [TVNewser]

With Markets Closed, Business Networks Shift to Hurricane Coverage - Posted October 29, 2012
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The Ticker: Bloomberg, Univision, Cooper - Posted September 14, 2012
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert and former House Democratic leader Dick Gephardt are co-hosting Bloomberg TV's "Street Smart" today. The two politicians will join Trish Regan and Adam Johnson from 4-5pmET as part of the network's "Econo... [TVNewser]

The Afternoon Ticker: Johnson, Bourdain, Gaming... - Posted August 7, 2012
Ever wonder how Bloomberg TV's Adam Johnson got his start in the business? By approaching Dylan Ratigan, who was an anchor on CNBC at the time, while he was jogging in Central Park. "I said, 'You should have me on your show.' I told him, 'I'll make you look good and... [TVNewser]

Amazon Editors Pick the 20 Best Books of 2012 So Far - Posted June 25, 2012
Today Amazon editors revealed their picks for the best books of the year so far. The top ten books on the list were all published by the Big Six publishers--no Amazon Publishing, indie presses or self-published titles. The editors also p... [GalleyCat]

Lisa Murphy Leaves Bloomberg TV - Posted April 10, 2012
Bloomberg TV and "Street Smart" anchor Lisa Murphy parted ways last week, TVNewser has learned. "Given some of the recent changes in Lisa's personal life and the recent changes here at Bloomberg, we mutually decided t... [TVNewser]

Stanford Prof Weaves Spellbinding North Korea Narrative - Posted January 13, 2012
The burst of rave reviews directed at The Orphan Master's Son is just the beginning. It seems almost certain that by this time next year, author ... [FishbowlLA]

Business Networks Plan Primetime Coverage As Dow Slides Nearly 400 Points - Posted September 22, 2011
In the wake of a 391-point market slide today, all three business networks are planning live primetime coverage tonight. CNBC will be live from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a special report, "Markets in Turmoil," anchored by Brian Sullivan ... [Fishbowl NY]

Business Networks Plan Primetime Coverage As Dow Slides Nearly 400 Points - Posted September 22, 2011
In the wake of a 391-point market slide today, all three business networks are planning live primetime coverage tonight. CNBC will be live from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a special report, "Markets in Turmoil," anchored by Brian Sullivan ... [FishbowlNY]

Good Morning FishbowlDC Readers - Posted September 13, 2011
Quotes of the Day Shhh... "It is amazing how often anonymous quotes in Politico set the political agenda." -- WaPo Plumline Blogger Greg Sargent. Congresswom... [FishbowlDC]

Nets Prepare for Monday Markets with Sunday Specials - Posted August 7, 2011
After a day of Saturday specials on the cablers, the networks are gearing up for the Asian markets opening later today and the opening of Wall Street tomorrow following Friday's S&P downgrade of the U.S. CNN's special coverage continues tonight with a 9pmET special hosted by ... [GalleyCat]

Margaret Atwood Advises the 2009 Whiting Writers' Award Recipients - Posted October 29, 2009
"Congratulations to all ten of you. I'll put you all in my blog." author Margaret Atwood told the 2009 Whiting Writers' Award recipients last night. She delivered some droll advice for the winners: "Write a cookbook or a ... [GalleyCat]