Christopher Buckley

Morning Reading List, 12.02.08 - Posted December 2, 2008
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Partying With Tina Brown and The Daily Beast: 'I Would Never Ask a Writer to Work for Free' - Posted November 19, 2008
Tina Brown's The Daily Beast, which has been making headlines since it launched last month, threw a launch part of sorts at Pop Burger in the meat-packing district last night. Everyone's favorite late-night eatery was a far cry from the extravagant Liberty Island party that heralded the launch of Talk,... [FishBowlNY]

Media Panel Before "Media Project" - Posted November 18, 2008
Members of the media descended on Michael's today in midtown Manhattan, although this time it wasn't just for lunch (or to be name-checked on FBNY). Arianna Huffington moderated a panel in conjunction with the premiere tonight of "The IFC Media Project," a series hosted by Gideon Yago that takes a look at... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 10.28.08 - Posted October 28, 2008
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Christopher Buckley on Jon Stewart: 'Young Man You Can See the Future' - Posted October 23, 2008
Somehow we missed this the other night. Christopher Buckley appeared on Jon Stewart to promote his new book Supreme Courtship. Not to be total cynics but Buckley sure timed his party-jumping, employer offending, Tina Brown traffic-boosting, Barack Obama for President endorsement just right. (An accusation he sort of... [FishBowlNY]

Christopher Buckley on Reliable Sources: 'The Discourse has Become a Little Calcified and Sclerotic' - Posted October 20, 2008
On this weekend's Reliable Sources former National Review columnist (and son of its founder) Christopher Buckley discussed his decision to endorse Barack Obama in Tina Brown's newly launched The Daily Beast (a decision that resulted in his resignation): "How could I not write an endorsement in a publication called The Daily... [FishBowlNY]

Kurtz: Nothing Wrong With Debates In Opinion Pubs - Posted October 20, 2008
Earlier today, Howard Kurtz held his weekly chat where he covered such topics as Christopher Buckley's resignation from the National Review; the endorsement process of major newspapers; and the media coverage of "Joe the Plumber" vs. that of William Ayers. Some excerpts: New York, N.Y.: It seems to be common... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted October 17, 2008
Meet The Press: Former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell (Ret.), NBC's political director Chuck Todd, David Brooks of the New York Times, Jon Meacham of Newsweek magazine, Andrea Mitchell of NBC News, and Joe Scarborough of MSNBC's "Morning Joe." Face the Nation: Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine (D), Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz... [FishBowlDC]

The Ticker: Couric Travels, King Anchors, Buckley Speaks... - Posted October 17, 2008
> Katie Couric takes her show on the road to battleground states. Couric anchors the CBS Evening News from Charlotte tonight, from St. Louis on Monday and from Denver next Monday, Oct. 27. > CNN's John King anchors a one-hour special tomorrow night titled The Next President: Battlegrounds. The special,... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 10.16.08 - Posted October 16, 2008
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Morning Reading List, 10.15.08 - Posted October 15, 2008
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Buckley Explains His National Review Departure - Posted October 15, 2008
Yesterday, Christopher Buckley wrote on The Daily Beast that he was leaving his father's magazine, The National Review. Rich Lowry wrote on NRO's "The Corner": "We continue to have the highest regard for Chris's talent and wit, and extend to him warmest regards and understanding." He appeared on "Hardball" last night to... [FishBowlDC]

Christopher Buckley Resigns from National Review Over Obama Endorsement - Posted October 14, 2008
The Obama endorsement craze claims it first conservative victim! We told you earlier today that Christopher Buckley was one of a growing group of conservatives to endorse Barack Obama. He apparently did so at Tina Brown's newly launched The Daily Beast instead of at his regular gig on the... [FishBowlNY]

Election Endorsements: The Media Really Does Love Barack Obama - Posted October 14, 2008
For those of you who follow politics regularly (and at this point that probably includes anyone who's literate) it may feel like the op-ed pages of the nation's newspapers have been endorsing one candidate or another for the past eighteen months. However! Get ready because the real presidential endorsements... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List, 10.03.08 - Posted October 3, 2008
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Lunch at Michael's: Tina Brown's Bathroom Promise - Posted May 16, 2007
We were expecting a celeb sighting or two since it's Upfront time — the week the networks trot out their overpaid and underfed stars to shill for their supper — but alas, there were no signs of McDreamy or Matthew Fox anywhere. (Thankfully, we didn't see any cavemen either.) Disappointed, we... [FishBowlNY]