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LA Gets a "Hard-Hitting Hipster"...Like Another One - Posted August 28, 2009
Being an LA City Hall nerd just got a little more exciting. No we're not talking about another rumble over one-way streets or a park or something that controversial. We're talking about one dude name Jay Carson, Hillary Clinton's traveling press secretary in 2007. Who also worked for her husband, former... [FishBowlLA]

Politico Expands Foreign Policy Coverage with Rozen Hire - Posted August 24, 2009
The Politico brass announced a new hire today- Laura Rozen, who was most recently with Foreign Policy magazine. In an internal email, managing editor Bill Nichols, John Harris and Jim VandeHei called "The Cable," Rozen's web column at Foreign Policy "a daily must-read for the Washington foreign policy community and beyond."... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 08.07.09 - Posted August 7, 2009
Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line. The latest Auto-Tune the News (featuring Pat Buchanan!) above. Plenty of upcoming birthdays to celebrate this morning- Alex Baldinger, Marc Ambinder and David Bass, plus... [FishBowlDC]

WH Theater: HuffPo Q "Staged" at Presser - Posted June 23, 2009
The White House press office has been known to give journalists a heads-up when the president intends to call on them during a news conference...but today's theatrics were a tad more "theatrical." During the presidential presser this afternoon, HuffPo's Nico Pitney scored big - a "rock star" location and the second... [FishBowlDC]

WH Theater: HuffPo Q "Staged" at Presser - Posted June 23, 2009
The White House press office has been known to give journalists a heads-up when the president intends to call on them during a news conference...but today's theatrics were a tad more "theatrical." During the presidential presser this afternoon, HuffPo's Nico Pitney scored big - a "rock star" location and the second... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out the Trash - Posted March 24, 2009
What we almost missed today... Maria Shriver introduced her new HBO film series on Alzheimer's disease at an event this morning at the Hay Adams. She shared with the audience, which included NBC's David Gregory and Norah O'Donnell and HBO's Sheila Nevins, stories of her father, who has had Alzheimer's since 2003.... [FishBowlDC]

It's Here. Washington Life's 2009 The Young & The Guest List - Posted March 9, 2009
And now the moment we've all been waiting with bated breath for... Washington Life Magazine's 2009 The Young & the Guest List is here. The annual collection of 250 of the "most influential Washingtonians under 40" includes the scene's well-knowns like NBC's Luke Russert, Fox's Bret Baier and CNN's Jessica Yellin,... [FishBowlDC]

It's Here. Washington Life's 2009 The Young & The Guest List - Posted March 9, 2009
And now the moment we've all been waiting with bated breath for... Washington Life Magazine's 2009 The Young & the Guest List is here. The annual collection of 250 of the "most influential Washingtonians under 40" includes the scene's well-knowns like NBC's Luke Russert, Fox's Bret Baier and CNN's Jessica Yellin,... [FishBowlDC]

It's Here. Washington Life's 2009 The Young & The Guest List - Posted March 9, 2009
And now the moment we've all been waiting with bated breath for... Washington Life Magazine's 2009 The Young & the Guest List is here. The annual collection of 250 of the "most influential Washingtonians under 40" includes the scene's well-knowns like NBC's Luke Russert, Fox's Bret Baier and CNN's Jessica Yellin,... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 01.27.09 - Posted January 27, 2009
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

The White House is Offline and Can't Receive Messages Right Now Because this Chat is Off the Record - Posted January 18, 2009
It looks like this may turn out to be the Internet presidency for everyone but the people running it. Ben Smith is reporting that Barack Obama's White House staff has been informed they will have to give up instant messaging once they enter the White House. Turns out that... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List, 01.15.09 - Posted January 15, 2009
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 01.09.09 - Posted January 9, 2009
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Soapblox Hacked -- But Will Be Back...Ack! - Posted January 7, 2009
Soapblox, a publishing platform and community for a grip of progressive and liberal blogs, got hacked. This was posted on the front page this morning: SoapBlox is Dead by: pacified January 07, 2009 at 08:15:46 MST It was a good ride, but it's over. Thanks for all the fish. All these hackers messing with our stuff,... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 12.29.08 - Posted December 29, 2008
Good morning, Washington. What DC museum is featured above? Think you know? Email us with your best guess. AND: Join us after the jump to find out if you guessed our last contest correctly. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning... [FishBowlDC]

Robert Ludlum Ent. Takes Over Its Own Production Series With A Hollywood Insider - Posted December 8, 2008
Robert Ludlum Entertainment got a little more Hollywood nabbing ICM agent Ben Smith to run the lucrative franchise that is set to exploit more than 25 additional Ludlum titles following the fourth entry into the Bourne series, according to Variety. Smith, who handled the agent for the Ludlum estate, will be a... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 12.04.08 - Posted December 4, 2008
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 12.03.08 - Posted December 3, 2008
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Politico.com Should Be a Sunday Show - Posted November 22, 2008
The first panel on the second day of what were are calling EOVMWHAWCNCon was made up of only Politico.com journos. There was Mike Allen, Jim VandeHei, Jonathan Martin, Ben Smith and John F. Harris. ... [FishBowlLA]

FBLA Accosts John F. Harris in Green Room - Posted November 21, 2008
We cornered Editor-in-Chief and founder of Politico John F. Harris (pictured on the right, reporter Ben Smith on the left) in the green room between panels and between Blackberry texts to his wife. (She had a Bob Barker sighting at LAX). We asked Harris if Politico was still hiring reporters. He... [FishBowlLA]

Political Wonk Con Tomorrow at USC - Posted November 20, 2008
Well, they call it a 'post-election conference'. Not quite as catchy. From their site: The Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics and The USC College of Letters, Arts & Sciences, in association with POLITICO, will host a two-day post-election conference featuring top strategists from the Obama and McCain Presidential campaigns, national and... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 11.03.08 - Posted November 3, 2008
(Thanks NY Post) Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 10.31.08 - Posted October 31, 2008
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Boys (and Girls) on the (Stockholm) Bus: Election Coverage '08 - Posted October 29, 2008
Well, here's a description of the inside of the Obama plane you don't come across everyday:It felt like the Lord of the Flies in there...The people who have been there for a long time have all of their little decorations and knickknacks all over the back of the plane. Everyone's a... [FishBowlNY]

Kristol: Palin "Should Do 'FOX News Sunday' And Every Show" - Posted October 26, 2008
On the heels of Ben Smith's report on Politico about rising tension in the McCain camp regarding the handling of Gov. Sarah Palin, one of the Veep nominee's most vocal supporters, Bill Kristol, expressed hope she breaks free from the constraints put on her. Politico's Michael Calderone writes about an exchange on... [TVNewser]

McCain and the Press: Be Careful What You Wish For - Posted September 23, 2008
It's no secret that John McCain has been demonizing the press of late: it's an old trick that often works in the candidates advantage, however McCain, once the favorite son of the media may have taken it a step too far. Yesterday, during a conference call McCain campaign brain Steve... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List, 09.19.08 - Posted September 19, 2008
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Politico on Martha Stewart: McCain Makes Martha Feel 'Weird' - Posted September 17, 2008
We're totally bummed and a little jealous that we weren't invited to today's Martha Stewart blogging bonanza. Maybe we need to blog more about celebrities or politicians or cupcakes. Anyway! As we mentioned earlier Ben Smith and Jonathan Martin from Politico made an appearance and asked Martha how... [FishBowlNY]

Guess Who Will Be On The Martha Stewart Show Today? - Posted September 17, 2008
Politico's Jonathan Martin and Ben Smith. Tune in at 10am, as they talk about political blogging.... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 09.11.08 - Posted September 11, 2008
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Obama on Palin's Baby's Momma Drama 'Back Off' - Posted September 1, 2008
From Ben Smith at Politico: Politico's Carrie Budoff Brown reports: At a press avail in Monroe, Mich., Barack Obama on Sarah Palin: "Back off these kinds of stories." "I have said before and I will repeat again: People's families are off limits," Obama said. "And people's children are especially off-limits. This shouldn't be... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 07.24.08 - Posted July 24, 2008
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 07.14.08 - Posted July 14, 2008
Good morning, Washington. Above, Adam Verdugo makes his television debut. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 02.11.08 - Posted February 11, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | JOBS You are not fans of Maureen Dowd's writing. REVOLVING DOOR Washington Post reports, "Discovery Communications has hired former AOL advertising executive Kathleen Kayse to run the Silver Spring cable giant's digital ad sales operation. Kayse... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 01.08.08 - Posted January 8, 2008
Happy New Hampshire Primary Day Washington! On this day in 1790, President George Washington delivered our first State of the Union. In 1992, Bush 41 puked on Japanese Prime Minister Miyazawa Kiichi, and, in 2006, Tom DeLay resigned as House Majority Leader. Happy 41st R Kelly! (Hat tip: MicCheckRadio) Quickly navigate Morning Reading... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 09.26.07 - Posted September 26, 2007
Good morning Washington. Most of you read newspapers at work. An ABC release announced, "For the just-completed 2006-07 season, ABC's 'World News with Charles Gibson' was the #1 evening newscast among Adults 25-54. This marks ABC's first seasonal demo win since 1995-96. For the season, 'World News' averaged a 2.1/9 and 2.62 million... [FishBowlDC]

Edwards Camp Thinks Ben Smith Is A "Jackass" - Posted September 19, 2007
Clearly supporting the sentiment, Edwards flak Eric Schultz choose this MyDD blog post... ...to email blast to reporters (including Politico's Ben Smith himself) yesterday. Ben Smith says thanks here.... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 08.29.07 - Posted August 29, 2007
Good morning Washington. If Imus returns, you are not interested. An NBC release announced, "MSNBC's ratings growth continued this summer, as the network delivered the strongest growth of any cable news net in August in total day (M-Sun), weekday primetime (8-11 pm) and in sales primetime (M-Sun 7pm-2am) in both total viewers and the... [FishBowlDC]

Was Kornblut Intimidated By Clinton? - Posted June 6, 2007
Ben Smith has an interesting passage from "Her Way" featuring Anne Kornblut (then with the New York Times, now at the Washington Post) and Sen. Hillary Clinton. ... [FishBowlDC]

Is The Politico Biased? - Posted May 17, 2007
Glenn Greenwald and Ben Smith debate that on bloggingheads.tv Also read the Boston Phoenix's "Politico and its discontents: Meet the Left's newest 'nonpartisan' media bogeyman." ... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 05.10.07 - Posted May 10, 2007
Good morning Washington. Most of you have a book in you, somewhere. NBC announced that "Lester Holt will become anchor of the top-rated Saturday and Sunday editions of NBC 'Nightly News,' effective immediately. According to the release, "In addition to this new role, Holt will continue to co-anchor the weekend editions of... [FishBowlDC]

"How Politico Got It Wrong" - Posted March 22, 2007
From Ben Smith: Though I've spent the last several years at major newspapers - the New York Observer and the New York Daily News most recently - I've done much of my reporting on blogs, and have developed an instinct to let my readers know whatever I know, as soon as I... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash, 03.15.07 - Posted March 15, 2007
Imus is not a big hit among media folk. Politico's Ben Smith reports that it isn't just the Nevada Democrats who are on the anti-Fox bandwagon. The CBC Political Education and Leadership Institute is has jumped on too. In the wake of the Libby trial, Jack Shafer notes, "The press (including me) may... [FishBowlDC]

Hmm... - Posted February 14, 2007
Ben Smith raises an interesting question regarding a recent White House Pool Report. (related)... [FishBowlDC]

McAuliffe & Pigs - Posted February 9, 2007
Ben Smith explains here. >UPDATE: Mike Grass has more here, as do Amy & Roxanne.... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash, 01.25.07 - Posted January 24, 2007
Get your captions in! An ABC release announced that according to Nielsen numbers, ABC News averaged 7.02 million Total Viewers during the State of the Union address. "ABC's coverage was up 41% over its lead-in-a rerun of America's Funniest Home Videos." ABC's post-State of the Union analysis ranked #2 for the night. An... [FishBowlDC]

50 Cent | Source Of Brit Hume Affair Rumor | Oprah | Politico Taps Ex-Daily Newser | Long Island Wi-Fi - Posted January 3, 2007
Brit Hume Affair Rumor: Spread by fired Fox News employee? [Radar] Oprah: Opens school for girls in Africa. [AP via USAT] Daily News' Ben Smith: Joins new D.C. publication The Politico. [NY Sun] 50 Cent: To launch G-Unit Books on Thursday. [Gawker] Long Island Beaches: To... [FishBowlNY]