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The Video Ticker: Thomas, Ensign, Geist, Stewart - Posted October 6, 2009
> NBC's Ann Curry interviews her "inspiration" Helen Thomas on the "Today' show. (Worth it for Chicago's "You're the Inspiration" intro.)
> CNN's Dana Bash tracked down Sen. John Ensign outside his office for an exclusive interview on the way through his hallway and across the street. The backwards camera-walking deserves... [TVNewser]
Party For Joy. Walters, Whoopi and More Gather at the Oak Room - Posted September 24, 2009
"The View" co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar and Barabara Walters celebrate Behar's new HLN show at the Plaza Hotel last night.
The famed Oak Room at New York's Plaza Hotel was the setting for a party last night to celebrate the launch of HLN's "The Joy Behar Show", premiering Tuesday at 9pmET.... [TVNewser]
Ali Velshi Sends Dispatch from the CNN Express - Posted September 2, 2009
This week, we spoke with CNN chief business correspondent Ali Velshi who is out on the road for the second time this month with the ol' CNN Express. He's talking with Americans across the country about health care and how they're being affected by the economy. This morning, he and... [TVNewser]
Ali Velshi's Stock Rises - Posted July 13, 2009
CNN's Ali Velshi is the latest network star to rise in popularity due to a major disaster, though this time it's an economic one. Velshi has become CNN's most visible business correspondent over the past year where he is known for his energetic expertise as well as his hip glasses and... [TVNewser]
Talking Money at Time Warner - Posted June 16, 2009
T. Boone Pickens, Ali Velshi and Christine Todd Whitman at the Time Warner Economic Summit yesterday in New York.
CNNMoney.com has a write-up on the panel.... [TVNewser]
Treasury Secretary Geithner Discusses WaPo Op-Ed - Posted June 15, 2009
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Time's Richard Stengel. Photo courtesy Time Warner.
CNN, Fortune and Time Magazine are co-hosting a half-day economic summit in New York today.
The keynote conversation was with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and moderated by Time managing editor Richard Stengel. Geither discussed his op-ed in today's WaPo, co-written... [FishBowlDC]
Former CNN Intern Turned Chief Business Correspondent - Posted May 12, 2009
CNN's chief business correspondent Ali Velshi is profiled by his hometown Toronto Star. Revealed in the profile are some past Velshi internships — "at CNN's Crossfire and in the Paris bureau of 60 Minutes."
Most of the quotes come from those who know and have worked with Velshi. Pat Kiernan, now anchor... [TVNewser]
Former CNN Intern Turned Chief Business Correspondent - Posted May 12, 2009
CNN's chief business correspondent Ali Velshi is profiled by his hometown Toronto Star. Revealed in the profile are some past Velshi internships — "at CNN's Crossfire and in the Paris bureau of 60 Minutes."
Most of the quotes come from those who know and have worked with Velshi. Pat Kiernan, now anchor... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List 05.07.09 - Posted May 7, 2009
The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10cGeorge Stephanopoulosthedailyshow.comDaily Show Full EpisodesEconomic CrisisPolitical Humor
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That's ABC's George Stephanopoulos with Jon Stewart on "The... [FishBowlDC]
Morning Reading List 05.07.09 - Posted May 7, 2009
The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10cGeorge Stephanopoulosthedailyshow.comDaily Show Full EpisodesEconomic CrisisPolitical Humor
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That's ABC's George Stephanopoulos with Jon Stewart on "The... [FishBowlDC]
Morning Reading List 04.10.09 - Posted April 10, 2009
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Its day 81 covering the Obama administration and week ten for us. What we know and what we're reading this Friday morning...
NEWSPAPERS | TV |... [FishBowlDC]
Velshi on the Menu: "Our Audience is Prepared to Digest More News" - Posted April 9, 2009
With Glynnis still in Canada, we were joined by another Canadian on our four-month podcast anniversary: CNN's chief business correspondent, Ali Velshi.
Velshi talked about the coverage, and successes and failures, of President Obama's Europe trip.
We also discussed the various "Money Summits" CNN has been airing — which will continue in May.... [TVNewser]
Velshi on the Menu: "Our Audience is Prepared to Digest More News" - Posted April 9, 2009
With Glynnis still in Canada, we were joined by another Canadian on our four-month podcast anniversary: CNN's chief business correspondent, Ali Velshi.
Velshi talked about the coverage, and successes and failures, of President Obama's Europe trip.
We also discussed the various "Money Summits" CNN has been airing — which will continue in May.... [TVNewser]
Morning Media Menu Welcomes Back CNN's Ali Velshi - Posted April 9, 2009
CNN's chief business correspondent (and fellow Canadian...Steve is surrounded!) Ali Velshi joined us again on today's podcast. The last time we spoke to Velshi was the morning after the President's Not State of the Union speech. This morning he weighs in the the coverage of the Obama's trip to... [FishBowlNY]
Morning Media Menu Welcomes Back CNN's Ali Velshi - Posted April 9, 2009
CNN's chief business correspondent (and fellow Canadian...Steve is surrounded!) Ali Velshi joined us again on today's podcast. The last time we spoke to Velshi was the morning after the President's Not State of the Union speech. This morning he weighs in the the coverage of the Obama's trip to... [FishBowlNY]
CNN's Velshi on What's New in Financial Coverage - Posted April 9, 2009
Today on the Menu podcast we're joined by CNN's chief business correspondent Ali Velshi.
Velshi's first appearance on the podcast was February 24 — the day after President Obama's (Not) State of the Union.
Now Obama returns after his first trip to Europe as President, where the economy and financial concerns were... [TVNewser]
The Ticker: CNN, FBN, BBC... - Posted March 19, 2009
> CNN's Ali Velshi interviews Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner today during the network's "Road to Rescue" week. It airs during the 5pmET hour of The Situation Room, "Campbell Brown: No Bias, No Bull" and "Anderson Cooper 360." > Mediapost writes about a new weekend show coming to Fox Business Network (not... [TVNewser]
CNN To Spend Entire Week Covering Crisis - Posted March 12, 2009
CNN will devote the entire next week to covering the global economic crisis. Beginning Monday, "all dayside and primetime shows, anchors and correspondents will focus on the economic crisis both at home and around the world."
That includes Anderson Cooper, who hits the road for AC 360 to report live from five... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List 03.05.09 - Posted March 5, 2009
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Its day 45 covering the Obama administration and one month down for us. What we know and... [FishBowlDC]
Velshi: "There's A Little Too Much Complaining And Finger Pointing Going On" - Posted February 25, 2009
CNN's chief business correspondent, and author of "Gimme My Money Back," Ali Velshi joined us this morning on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu, less than 12 hours after President Barack Obama's Not State of the Union (as it was known on Twitter).
Velshi gave his take on the speech. "Part of the... [TVNewser]
Morning Media Menu With CNN's Ali Velshi - Posted February 25, 2009
Today on the Menu we welcome CNN's chief business correspondent, and author of "Gimme My Money Back," Ali Velshi to discuss his reaction to last night's Not State of the Union address:
"There was some sense of moving the focus away from the immediate...which is bad markets, unemployment, and bad housing... [FishBowlNY]
CNN's Velshi Talks Obama Address, Santelli Rant - Posted February 24, 2009
Less than 12 hours after President Barack Obama addressed Congress, much of which concerned the financial crisis and stimulus plan, CNN's Ali Velshi joins us on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast.
We'll talk about the speech, covering the crisis and more. We'll also get Velshi's take on the Santelli Rant and... [TVNewser]
CNN's Velshi Talks Obama Address, Santelli Rant - Posted February 24, 2009
Less than 12 hours after President Barack Obama addressed Congress, much of which concerned the financial crisis and stimulus plan, CNN's Ali Velshi joins us on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast.
We'll talk about the speech, covering the crisis and more. We'll also get Velshi's take on the Santelli Rant and... [TVNewser]
D.C.'s Top Twitterers, Rupert's Apology on the Menu - Posted February 24, 2009
Today on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast we're joined by Politico reporter (and former FishbowlDC editor) Patrick Gavin. We discuss Gavin's much talked about story yesterday about D.C.'s 10 most influential D.C. Twitterers, as well as Rupert Murdoch's Post cartoon apology, Oscars ratings and more.
You can listen to the podcast... [TVNewser]
D.C.'s Top Twitterers, Rupert's Apology on the Menu - Posted February 24, 2009
Today on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast we're joined by Politico reporter (and former FishbowlDC editor) Patrick Gavin. We discuss Gavin's much talked about story yesterday about D.C.'s 10 most influential D.C. Twitterers, as well as Rupert Murdoch's Post cartoon apology, Oscars ratings and more.
You can listen to the podcast... [TVNewser]
The Ticker: Velshi, Applegate, Claman... - Posted February 17, 2009
> CNN chief business correspondent Ali Velshi leads his second "Money Summit" tonight at 11pmET. The AC 360 special focuses on the stimulus package, and will be repeated Friday at 11pmET. > Former MSNBC and Weekend Today anchor Jodi Applegate (most recently of WNYW in New York) is joining News... [TVNewser]
Campbell Brown On Rush Limbaugh's: "Nasty Rhetoric and Useless Noise" - Posted January 31, 2009
Last night, Campbell Brown invited Rush Limbaugh on her show to debate CNN's chief business correspondent Ali Velshi, whom Limbaugh called "incompetent," among other things. First here's the clip Brown played on her show, before attacking Rush herself.
Limbaugh: Mr. Velshi, you are incompetent. You are a disservice to your business,... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List, 01.23.09 - Posted January 23, 2009
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We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]
Velshi Talks Investment, Publishing Strategies - Posted January 23, 2009
CNN chief business correspondent Ali Velshi's new book, "Gimme My Money Back" came out earlier this month, and is currently in the Top 10 investing books on Amazon.com. And what's more — the book was written in about two weeks (the explanation, after the jump).
The business beat has grown significantly recently.... [TVNewser]
CNN Inauguration Technology: Security Cams, Synths - Posted January 16, 2009
As we interviewed CNN's Ali Velshi today in the Election Center studio (now used by Campbell Brown's "No Bias, No Bull"), CNN's Washington bureau chief David Bohrman came in. Bohrman is producing the Inauguration coverage from New York to broadcast from CNN's best HD control room.
Bohrman was in the studio testing... [TVNewser]
"Gimme My" Ali Velshi Book Party - Posted January 15, 2009
Galleycat's Jason Boog writes about CNN chief business correspondent Ali Velshi's book party last night in New York.
"Gimme My Money Back" was released January 1.
Boog has a video interview with Velshi as well.
CNN EVP Ken Jautz said "We've been talking about his book for years. We just needed the perfect hook."
Velshi... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List, 01.09.09 - Posted January 9, 2009
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We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]
CNN Docs Premiere This Weekend - Posted January 7, 2009
As one Doc is potentially exiting CNN, two other docs will premiere on the network this weekend.
The first is a television version of the documentary, "I.O.U.S.A."" Following the premiere at 2pmET on Saturday, Ali Velshi and Christine Romans co-host a panel discussion with policy leaders. It re-airs Sunday at 3pmET.
The other... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List, 01.06.09 - Posted January 6, 2009
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We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]
Ali Velshi Wants You To Get Your Money Back - Posted December 20, 2008
CNN chief business correspondent Ali Velshi hosts a special tonight that empowers viewers across America to take control of their financial situation. "Gimme My Money Back" airs at 8pmET tonight and at 8pmET tomorrow night. It will also re-air Christmas Day at 1pmET.
The show offers a blueprint to begin financial recovery... [TVNewser]
Planet Still in Peril on CNN - Posted December 10, 2008
Within the next few days, CNN is expecting a big response from several corporations and individuals who may not be very happy with the way they are portrayed in the upcoming two-hour documentary, "Planet in Peril: Battle Lines."
"I expect them to, in a perfect world, to say 'we weren't really aware... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List, 12.04.08 - Posted December 4, 2008
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We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]
The Ticker: Velshi, Matthews, Shively... - Posted November 18, 2008
> CNN's chief business correspondent Ali Velshi traveled to Detroit and sat down with Ford CEO Alan Mulally just before Mulally went to Washington to testify at today's hearing on the big three bailout plan. The interview will air tonight on "Campbell Brown: No Bias. No Bull" at 8pmET. ... [TVNewser]
CNN's Klein on Keeping Viewers Primed - Posted November 7, 2008
While CNN had its highest viewership ever on Election Night, Fox News remains the leader in cable news, while MSNBC is in a dog fight for #2 in prime time.
So, what's CNN's plan to keep the numbers up? CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein, says 'It's the economy, viewers.'... [TVNewser]
"Cool" Technology and the "Calm Before the Storm" - Posted November 5, 2008
Multiple people throughout the CNN newsroom were using the phrase "calm before the storm," at 5:30pmET last night.
The BPTOT was gathering on the edge of the newsroom as anchor Wolf Blitzer interviewed former New York City Mayor Rudy Guiliani. Conservative commentator Alex Castellanos and Democratic commentator Paul Begala compared ties (they... [TVNewser]
Mitch Semel at "The Intersection of News and Comedy" - Posted October 24, 2008
Gail Shister
TVNewser Columnist
CNN's first foray into funny is no joke, Mitch Semel says.
"This is our opportunity to treat news differently," says Semel, executive producer of "D.L. Hughley Breaks the News." "It's just an hour a week. It doesn't change what the network is."
"Hughley" debuts at 10pmET Saturday. Produced on the set... [TVNewser]
Morning Reading List, 10.17.08 - Posted October 17, 2008
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We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]
CNN Gets Into Election Fraud Watch With Hotline - Posted October 16, 2008
With their competition in the voter fraud-catching game at Fox News off to a five-month head start, CNN has taken it to the next level — a Hotline (FNC has an email address).
Voters can call the Election Day Hotline toll-free at (877) GOCNN08. The number is active now, and a special... [TVNewser]
Ali Velshi Goes After the TV Critic Who Went After Him - Posted October 13, 2008
On Reliable Sources this weekend CNN's Ali Velshi confronted David Zurawik after the Baltimore Sun TV critic blasted Velshi and CNBC's Jim Cramer for doing "that cable news schtick" of delivering opinion over fact.
Embedded video from CNN Video
Oh, and after the day the Dow had today, do you think anyone seriously... [TVNewser]
TVNews Snapshot: 10:25:00amET Today - Posted October 10, 2008
President George W. Bush gave a nine-minute statement regarding the faltering economy this morning. All the broadcast networks and most of the cable news & business channels took it live (Headline News did not). The morning show anchors handled it on the networks, with Chris Cuomo anchoring on ABC, Maggie Rodriguez... [TVNewser]
Beck Takes Viewer Calls Tonight - Posted October 6, 2008
Do you have something you want to ask Headline News' Glenn Beck? Tonight you'll get a chance, as Beck hosts his second-ever live call-in show.
The first show was on September 24 (pictured) as part of his "Exposed: The End of Oil" series. Tonight's show will be part of the "Economy in... [TVNewser]
"Exciting and Upsetting" As BizNewsers Cover the Crisis - Posted September 30, 2008
Gail Shister
TVNewser Columnist
This, too, shall pass. Stay the course. Cooler heads will prevail.
How now, brown Dow.
In covering the stock market collapse, CNBC's Maria Bartiromo and CNN's Ali Velshi have used every cliché in the book (including, probably, "every cliché in the book") to project calm to frantic viewers.
Moreover, the business aces... [TVNewser]
"Exciting and Upsetting" As BizNewsers Cover the Crisis - Posted September 30, 2008
Gail Shister
TVNewser Columnist
This, too, shall pass. Stay the course. Cooler heads will prevail.
How now, brown Dow.
In covering the stock market collapse, CNBC's Maria Bartiromo and CNN's Ali Velshi have used every cliché in the book (including, probably, "every cliché in the book") to project calm to frantic viewers.
Moreover, the business aces... [TVNewser]
Dow Dives as House Votes - Posted September 29, 2008
Breaking: The cable news and business networks are covering the House vote on the $700 billion bailout bill. As the tally continued to an eventual "No" vote, the dow took a nose dive, at one point down 705 points. On MSNBC, Andrea Mitchell and House producer/reporter Mike Viqueira discussed the rules... [TVNewser]
Dow Dives as House Votes - Posted September 29, 2008
Breaking: The cable news and business networks are covering the House vote on the $700 billion bailout bill. As the tally continued to an eventual "No" vote, the dow took a nose dive, at one point down 705 points. On MSNBC, Andrea Mitchell and House producer/reporter Mike Viqueira discussed the rules... [TVNewser]
The Financial Week That Was - Posted September 22, 2008
As the markets continue to dip and the economy remains the topic du jour following the turmoil last week, TVNewsers reflected on the story.
CNN senior business correspondent Ali Velshi is interviewed in the New York Times, and describes the need for selective wording. "We're very careful not to throw words around... [TVNewser]
The Financial Week That Was - Posted September 22, 2008
As the markets continue to dip and the economy remains the topic du jour following the turmoil last week, TVNewsers reflected on the story.
CNN senior business correspondent Ali Velshi is interviewed in the New York Times, and describes the need for selective wording. "We're very careful not to throw words around... [TVNewser]
Sunday Show Preview - Posted September 19, 2008
Meet the Press: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and a roundtable with CNBC's Erin Burnett, CNBC's John Harwood, CNBC's Steve Liesman and Washington Post's Steven Pearlstein.
Face The Nation: Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Rep. Barney Frank, Chairman, House Financial Services Committee, Sen. Richard Shelby.
Fox News Sunday: Sens. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) and... [FishBowlDC]
As Ike Gets Closer to Shore, So Do the Networks - Posted September 12, 2008
ABC's Sam Champion had arrived in Texas in time for Nightline last night. CNN's Anderson Cooper broadcast live from Houston as well, and while getting an update from meteorologist Chad Myers asked Myers to email him the best (or perhaps worst) location to broadcast from tonight.
This morning, CNN and MSNBC... [TVNewser]
As Ike Gets Closer to Shore, So Do the Networks - Posted September 12, 2008
ABC's Sam Champion had arrived in Texas in time for Nightline last night. CNN's Anderson Cooper broadcast live from Houston as well, and while getting an update from meteorologist Chad Myers asked Myers to email him the best (or perhaps worst) location to broadcast from tonight.
This morning, CNN and MSNBC... [TVNewser]
CNN's Gustav Plans: Cooper Live at 8pm - Posted August 31, 2008
Anderson Cooper anchors a two-hour special, beginning at 8pmET, from New Orleans. Cooper is one of the more than 120 anchors, correspondents, producers and support personnel in the Gulf Coast region for CNN.
Other correspondents in the region include Don Lemon, Gary Tuchman and Ali Velshi.
At 10pmET, Rick Sanchez, the Twitter superstar,... [TVNewser]
CNN's Gustav Plans: Cooper Live at 8pm - Posted August 31, 2008
Anderson Cooper anchors a two-hour special, beginning at 8pmET, from New Orleans. Cooper is one of the more than 120 anchors, correspondents, producers and support personnel in the Gulf Coast region for CNN.
Other correspondents in the region include Don Lemon, Gary Tuchman and Ali Velshi.
At 10pmET, Rick Sanchez, the Twitter superstar,... [TVNewser]
Sunday Show Preview - Posted March 22, 2008
Meet the Press: CNBC's Maria Bartiromo, CNBC's Erin Burnett, Newsweek's Jon Meacham, Wall Street Journal's Peggy Noonan, Washington Post's Eugene Robinson, NBC's Political Director Chuck Todd
Face the Nation: Senators Lindsey Graham (R-NC) and Jack Reed (D-RI) and Ana Marie Cox, Time.com, Roger Simon, Politico.com and Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Time Washington,... [FishBowlDC]
Torch-Passing, TVNewser Style - Posted July 26, 2007
For a couple hours, the back room at Michael's was transformed into a television news executive bender, a happy hour in honor of our outgoing TVNewser, Brian Stelter [right], and incoming TVNewser, er, 'Newsers: Chris Ariens, Diane Clehane, Alissa Kinsky and Philadelphia Inquirer TV columnist and Katie Couric nemesis Gail Shister.
Some... [FishBowlNY]



