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November '09 Elections: Cable Coverage Plans - Posted November 2, 2009
Tomorrow, polls will open following an off-year election season that's included closely followed races in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York. Here is a rundown of special coverage on the cable networks: Wolf Blitzer will be in D.C. anchoring coverage of the returns for CNN's "Election Night in America." Campbell Brown,... [TVNewser]

Election Day Coverage Plans - Posted November 2, 2009
• MSNBC: White House correspondent and political director Chuck Todd will anchor the 11am and 2pm hours on MSNBC from Washington tomorrow. Ed Schultz will take over the 4pm hour. Following the regularly scheduled primetime lineup, live editions will air of "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" at 10pm, "The Rachel Maddow Show"... [FishBowlDC]

Goatee Gamble Charity Update - Posted October 26, 2009
•ABC White House correspondent Jake Tapper tweets that as of Sunday afternoon, Dr. Shershah Syed has received $5,543 in donations related to "Goatee Gamble" NLCS bet with NBC's Chuck Todd. That's enough money for the ob-gyn to perform surgeries for around 24 Pakistani women. Donation info here. ... [TVNewser]

Goatee Gamble Charity Update - Posted October 26, 2009
•ABC White House correspondent Jake Tapper tweets that as of Sunday afternoon, Dr. Shershah Syed has received $5,543 in donations related to "Goatee Gamble" NLCS bet with NBC's Chuck Todd. That's enough money for the ob-gyn to perform surgeries for around 24 Pakistani women. Donation info here. ... [TVNewser]

'It's Go Time, Chuck' - Posted October 23, 2009
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs appeared on the "Today" show this morning with razor and shaving cream in hand as Al Roker and company pressed NBC WH correspondent Chuck Todd to shave his goatee on air after his recent loss in the goatee gamble. Unfortunately, Todd did not succumb to... [TVNewser]

"Goatee Gamble": Goatee Remains, Charities Benefit - Posted October 23, 2009
At the end of "Goatee Gamble," the goatee remains, thus ending Chuck Todd's "insular nat'l goatee nightmare." The NBC White House correspondent tweets: @chucktpolitical: I just wrote two checks for $1,000 each to Dr. Shershah Syed and his incredible work helping Pakistani women and Samaritan's Inn. Here's hoping our insular nat'l goatee nightmare... [FishBowlDC]

"Goatee Gamble": Still Goatee-ed - Posted October 22, 2009
It is 3:45pm the day after and NBC's Chuck Todd is still sporting a goatee... Though, he did just announce on MSNBC that we'll have a final answer tomorrow morning on "Today." He also acknowledged Matt Lauer's invitation to shave the goatee live on the show. MSNBC anchor David Shuster added that... [FishBowlDC]

"Goatee Gamble": Still Goatee-ed - Posted October 22, 2009
It is 3:45pm the day after and NBC's Chuck Todd is still sporting a goatee... Though, he did just announce on MSNBC that we'll have a final answer tomorrow morning on "Today." He also acknowledged Matt Lauer's invitation to shave the goatee live on the show. MSNBC anchor David Shuster added that... [FishBowlDC]

NBC's Chuck Todd Loses Goatee Gamble - Posted October 22, 2009
Our colleagues down at FishbowlDC have been closely following the facial hair bet between ABC's Jake Tapper and NBC's Chuck Todd. The two White House correspondents agreed that, depending the NLCS outcome, Todd would have to shave or Tapper would have to grow a goatee. A charitable donation alternative was... [TVNewser]

NBC's Chuck Todd Loses Goatee Gamble - Posted October 22, 2009
Our colleagues down at FishbowlDC have been closely following the facial hair bet between ABC's Jake Tapper and NBC's Chuck Todd. The two White House correspondents agreed that, depending the NLCS outcome, Todd would have to shave or Tapper would have to grow a goatee. A charitable donation alternative was... [TVNewser]

"Goatee Gamble": Calls to Shave - Posted October 22, 2009
Now that "Goatee Gamble" is officially over, the pressure's on for NBC's Chuck Todd to shave his signature look... and friends and colleagues are upping the ante. NBC cameraman Jim Long tweets: @newmediajim: @jaketapper charity option???? that's weak. if i donate the $1K can we make him shave? :) #goateegamble And even "Today... [FishBowlDC]

"Goatee Gamble": Calls to Shave - Posted October 22, 2009
Now that "Goatee Gamble" is officially over, the pressure's on for NBC's Chuck Todd to shave his signature look... and friends and colleagues are upping the ante. NBC cameraman Jim Long tweets: @newmediajim: @jaketapper charity option???? that's weak. if i donate the $1K can we make him shave? :) #goateegamble And even "Today... [FishBowlDC]

"Goatee Gamble": It's Over - Posted October 22, 2009
Pic by Broadcasting & Cable. "Ah the mystery." That was the response we got from NBC's Chuck Todd on whether to goatee would stay or go after the Phillies won the National League Championship Series 10-4 against the Dodgers last night, and "Goatee Gamble" was officially over. For those of you only just... [FishBowlDC]

"Goatee Gamble": It's Over - Posted October 22, 2009
Pic by Broadcasting & Cable. "Ah the mystery." That was the response we got from NBC's Chuck Todd on whether to goatee would stay or go after the Phillies won the National League Championship Series 10-4 against the Dodgers last night, and "Goatee Gamble" was officially over. For those of you only just... [FishBowlDC]

Cowboy Bob Grows a Beard - Posted October 21, 2009
CBS' Bob Schieffer doesn't have a stake in "Goatee Gamble," the National League Championship Series bet between NBC's Chuck Todd and ABC's Jake Tapper, but he's growing a beard anyway. The "Face the Nation" anchor surprised colleagues in the Washington bureau Monday with the new look after spending a week off... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted October 19, 2009
Notes from a briefing room press insider... The T-Word: In a rare morning on-camera briefing, Press Secy Robert Gibbs tag-teamed with Jared Bernstein and Melody Barnes, chief WH economic and domestic policy advisors, respectively, to tout 250,000 saved/created education jobs reported under the Recovery Act. The announcement faced a skeptical press room... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted October 19, 2009
Notes from a briefing room press insider... The T-Word: In a rare morning on-camera briefing, Press Secy Robert Gibbs tag-teamed with Jared Bernstein and Melody Barnes, chief WH economic and domestic policy advisors, respectively, to tout 250,000 saved/created education jobs reported under the Recovery Act. The announcement faced a skeptical press room... [FishBowlDC]

"Goatee Gamble": Three Games Down - Posted October 19, 2009
Pic by Broadcasting & Cable. We're three games into the NLCS and "Goatee Gamble," and with two Phillies' wins, we're also that much closer to seeing a clean-cut Chuck Todd again... For those of you just tuning in, the conditions of the dueling White House correspondents' bet are: if the Dodgers win the... [FishBowlDC]

"Goatee Gamble": Three Games Down - Posted October 19, 2009
Pic by Broadcasting & Cable. We're three games into the NLCS and "Goatee Gamble," and with two Phillies' wins, we're also that much closer to seeing a clean-cut Chuck Todd again... For those of you just tuning in, the conditions of the dueling White House correspondents' bet are: if the Dodgers win the... [FishBowlDC]

"Goatee Gamble" Latest: Let the Trimming Begin - Posted October 16, 2009
And for the latest in "Goatee Gamble," we turn to Twitter. After last night's Dodger's defeat, NBC's Chuck Todd tweets: @chucktpolitical: BTW, thanks to last night's 5th inning debacle, I'm trimming the beard just a tad closer today. Keeping the faith tho, impressive NEAR cmebk... [FishBowlDC]

"Goatee Gamble" Latest: Let the Trimming Begin - Posted October 16, 2009
And for the latest in "Goatee Gamble," we turn to Twitter. After last night's Dodger's defeat, NBC's Chuck Todd tweets: @chucktpolitical: BTW, thanks to last night's 5th inning debacle, I'm trimming the beard just a tad closer today. Keeping the faith tho, impressive NEAR cmebk... [FishBowlDC]

"Goatee Gamble": Charities Chosen - Posted October 16, 2009
Photo by Broadcasting and Cable. We told you yesterday about the $1,000 charity "wimp-out clause" in DC's White House correspondents' "Goatee Gamble." Today, we hear that NBC's Chuck Todd and ABC's Jake Tapper have picked their charities. According to Politico, Todd has chosen Samaritan Inns, which provides housing and recovery services to... [FishBowlDC]

"Goatee Gamble": One Game Down - Posted October 16, 2009
NBC's Chuck Todd, circa 1999. With the Phillies' win tonight, we're one NLCS game closer to seeing this clean-cut face again (or a charity of ABC's Jake Tapper's choice will be $1,000 richer)... EARLIER: Goatee Gamble: It's Chuck vs. Jake "Goatee Gamble" On: Facial Hair and $1,000 At Stake "Goatee Gamble": Wimp-Out Clause or... [FishBowlDC]

And Now... A Young Joe Scarborough - Posted October 15, 2009
We heard the "Morning Joe" crew poked a little fun at White House correspondent Chuck Todd on MSNBC this morning for a goatee-less photo we posted on FBDC this week. So our friends in the C-SPAN library dug up this classic-- Joe Scarborough's first appearance on C-SPAN on the House floor... [FishBowlDC]

"Goatee Gamble": Wimp-Out Clause or Legit? - Posted October 15, 2009
DC journo tweeps are a-Twitter today over whether the latest development in "Goatee Gamble" between ABC's Jake Tapper and NBC's Chuck Todd is a "wimp-out clause," as dubbed by ABC colleague Rick Klein, or legit. We're particularly enjoying these exchanges between Tapper, Klein and Politico's Jonathan Martin (who apparently only orders drinks... [FishBowlDC]

"Goatee Gamble" On: Facial Hair and $1,000 At Stake - Posted October 15, 2009
Are the stakes rising in "Goatee Gamble," or is the latest development just a "wimp-out clause?" We've been closely following the baseball bet made over Twitter between ABC and NBC White House correspondents Jake Tapper and Chuck Todd-- if the Dodgers win the National League Championship Series, Tapper grows a goatee and... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 10.15.09 - Posted October 15, 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. What we know and what we're reading this rainy Thursday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE | MAGAZINES | NEWS NOTES | WEST WING REPORTAGE |... [FishBowlDC]

WH Correspondent 'Goatee Gamble' - Posted October 13, 2009
•B&C's Marisa Guthrie reports on the #GoateeGamble wager between White House correspondents Chuck Todd (NBC) and Jake Tapper (ABC). One of the two could be sporting a new goatee or a fresh-shaved face depending on the NLCS outcome. (TVNewser would have preferred a MoustacheGamble, but you take what you can... [TVNewser]

WH Correspondent 'Goatee Gamble' - Posted October 13, 2009
•B&C's Marisa Guthrie reports on the #GoateeGamble wager between White House correspondents Chuck Todd (NBC) and Jake Tapper (ABC). One of the two could be sporting a new goatee or a fresh-shaved face depending on the NLCS outcome. (TVNewser would have preferred a MoustacheGamble, but you take what you can... [TVNewser]

And Now... Chuck Todd Sans Goatee - Posted October 13, 2009
Thanks to our friends at C-SPAN, we no longer have to imagine what NBC's Chuck Todd would like look without his signature facial hair, should he lose "Goatee Gamble" to ABC's Jake Tapper. Here's the White House correspondent as a young Hotline editor on "Washington Journal," circa 1999. This is Todd's first... [FishBowlDC]

And Now... Chuck Todd Sans Goatee - Posted October 13, 2009
Thanks to our friends at C-SPAN, we no longer have to imagine what NBC's Chuck Todd would like look without his signature facial hair, should he lose "Goatee Gamble" to ABC's Jake Tapper. Here's the White House correspondent as a young Hotline editor on "Washington Journal," circa 1999. This is Todd's first... [FishBowlDC]

The Look of "Goatee Gamble" - Posted October 13, 2009
From B&C. Broadcasting & Cable's Marisa Guthrie imagines what a world without a Chuck Todd goatee would look like... @JackieRayTapper, shield your eyes. EARLIER: Goatee Gamble: It's Chuck vs. Jake. And UPDATE: @JakeTapper tweets that he's more of an Ethan Hawke a la "Reality Bites."... [FishBowlDC]

The Look of "Goatee Gamble" - Posted October 13, 2009
From B&C. Broadcasting & Cable's Marisa Guthrie imagines what a world without a Chuck Todd goatee would look like... @JackieRayTapper, shield your eyes. EARLIER: Goatee Gamble: It's Chuck vs. Jake. And UPDATE: @JakeTapper tweets that he's more of an Ethan Hawke a la "Reality Bites."... [FishBowlDC]

Goatee Gamble: It's Chuck vs. Jake - Posted October 13, 2009
The baseball battle between NBC and ABC's White House correspondents began over Twitter last night. The bet: if the Dodgers win the National League Championship Series, Jake Tapper grows a goatee and if the Phillies win, Chuck Todd shaves his (famous) goatee. @JakeTapper tweets: @karentravers Dodgers win, i grow a goatee, Phils... [FishBowlDC]

Goatee Gamble: It's Chuck vs. Jake - Posted October 13, 2009
The baseball battle between NBC and ABC's White House correspondents began over Twitter last night. The bet: if the Dodgers win the National League Championship Series, Jake Tapper grows a goatee and if the Phillies win, Chuck Todd shaves his (famous) goatee. @JakeTapper tweets: @karentravers Dodgers win, i grow a goatee, Phils... [FishBowlDC]

"First Draft of History" Today and Tomorrow at Newseum - Posted October 1, 2009
Today and tomorrow you'll see the likes of David Petraeus, Steve Schmidt and David Axelrod, as well as journos like Charlie Gibson, Brian Williams and Chris Wallace, milling around the Newseum for the Atlantic's first-ever "First Draft of History" event. The Aspen Institute and the Newseum are also partners. NBC's David Gregory... [FishBowlDC]

Some Promotions at NBC's Washington Bureau - Posted September 22, 2009
NBC Washington bureau chief Mark Whitaker announced a few well-deserveds ups today. Alicia Jennings- who Whitaker calls "a master at juggling the many editorial, logistical and diplomatic balls on the White House beat"- has been promoted to senior White House producer. And gearing up for 2010 mid-term elections (editor's note: we're not... [FishBowlDC]

Some Promotions at NBC's Washington Bureau - Posted September 22, 2009
NBC Washington bureau chief Mark Whitaker announced a few well-deserveds ups today. Alicia Jennings- who Whitaker calls "a master at juggling the many editorial, logistical and diplomatic balls on the White House beat"- has been promoted to senior White House producer. And gearing up for 2010 mid-term elections (editor's note: we're not... [FishBowlDC]

Some Promotions at NBC's Washington Bureau - Posted September 22, 2009
NBC Washington bureau chief Mark Whitaker announced a few well-deserveds ups today. Alicia Jennings- who Whitaker calls "a master at juggling the many editorial, logistical and diplomatic balls on the White House beat"- has been promoted to senior White House producer. And gearing up for 2010 mid-term elections (editor's note: we're not... [FishBowlDC]

Brian Williams to Anchor from Pittsburgh for G-20 - Posted September 18, 2009
NBC's Brian Williams will anchor "Nightly News" from Pittsburgh, PA next week during the G-20 summit. WH correspondents Chuck Todd and Savannah Guthrie will also be out in the Iron City providing reports for "Today" as well as "Nightly News." There could be plenty to report on next week. Subjects covered... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 09.18.09 - Posted September 18, 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. What know and what we're reading this Friday morning... TV | NEWS NOTES | WEST WING REPORTAGE TV Cable and networks are beginning to announce their coverage... [FishBowlDC]

HHS Secretary Calls on Elmo to Teach Chuck How to Sneeze into Sleeve - Posted September 17, 2009
At a briefing with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and press secretary Robert Gibbs this morning, NBC Chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd sneezed-- but not into his sleeve, as we've all been precautioned! This drew a scolding from Secretary Sebelius- "We'll have Elmo give Chuck a special brefing," she said, fellow... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted September 16, 2009
Notes from a briefing room press insider: Hot off the Presses: The highly anticipated release of Sen. Max Baucus's bipartisan legislation on health care drew little applause from a cautious WH, where Press Secretary Robert Gibbs deflected invitations to grade the bill. "I don't think this is a mirror of what the... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted September 16, 2009
Notes from a briefing room press insider: Hot off the Presses: The highly anticipated release of Sen. Max Baucus's bipartisan legislation on health care drew little applause from a cautious WH, where Press Secretary Robert Gibbs deflected invitations to grade the bill. "I don't think this is a mirror of what the... [FishBowlDC]

WH Correspondents Pick a College Football National Champion - Posted September 11, 2009
To celebrate fall, TVNewser has issued a challenge to some of your favorite newsers on something that's actually important for once. This week, we've asked the White House correspondents to pick the school that they think will win the college football national title come January. (Alma maters were not allowed.)Next... [TVNewser]

White House Slams CNN over Potomac Coverage. What About the other Nets? - Posted September 11, 2009
Perhaps this was not the best day to be conduct a training exercise on the Potomac River, not far from the Pentagon which was attacked eight years ago this morning. Still, when reports began to surface that a suspicious vessel had been spotted on the Potomac, CNN went into high gear.... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted September 11, 2009
NBC's Meet the Press: Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), former DNC Chairman Howard Dean, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA) and a roundtable with CNBC's Erin Burnett, author Joshua Cooper Ramo and NBC's Chuck Todd CBS' Face the Nation: Senior White House advisor David Axelrod, Sen. Olympia Snowe... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Briefing - Posted September 10, 2009
Politics Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry: The Outburst Heard 'Round the CSPAN Dials got a little more attention today at the WH briefing, where Press Secretary Robert Gibbs channeled No Drama Obama and accepted, again, Congressman Joe Wilson's apology for yelling "You Lie!" as his chamber hosted POTUS last... [FishBowlDC]

The Ticker: Newseum, Weddings, Fox Biz Tennis - Posted August 31, 2009
> WaPo reports that the Newseum will host an event entitled "First Draft of History" in October, bringing together media and administration officials on the record. Newsers set to appear include: "Charlie Gibson and Brian Williams, along with Dan Rather, David Gregory, Chris Matthews, Maria Bartiromo, Chuck Todd, Chris Wallace... [TVNewser]

"First Draft of History" Event Announced - Posted August 31, 2009
Invitations for the "First Draft of History," a Newseum event sponsored by The Atlantic and the Aspen Institute are being extended today. The invite-only, all on-the-record event will include interviews and panel discussions with folks like Larry Summers, Janet Napolitano, Michael Bloomberg, David Petraeus, Lindsey Graham and Eric Schmitt. The... [FishBowlDC]

Around the Blogs: Candy, Chuck and Presidential Summer Reading - Posted August 24, 2009
• TVNewser: The Bethesda home of CNN's Candy Crowley is featured in a photo spread in the new issue of HOME & DESIGN Magazine. "I put things around my house from places I've been or from a person I love," Crowley says in an interview for the article, titled "Reporter's Retreat."... [FishBowlDC]

Todd Confronted on 'Real Time' - Posted August 24, 2009
On the most recent episode of "Real Time with Bill Maher," NBC's Chuck Todd joined Rep. Jan Schakowsky and Jay Leno on the panel for the week's discussion. Journalist Jeremy Scahill also appeared to discuss Blackwater and ended up singling out Todd, accusing: "Chuck, you called it political cat-nip to talk... [TVNewser]

Todd Gets Obama Exclusive in Elkhart - Posted August 5, 2009
Today, President Obama visited Elkhart, Indiana to discuss factory grants and make the case that the stimulus package is working. He also took time to give an exclusive interview with NBC's Chuck Todd. From 12:43-12:55pmET, Todd spoke with the president while their conversation was broadcast live on MSNBC. In February, President Obama visited... [TVNewser]

Todd Gets Obama Exclusive in Elkhart - Posted August 5, 2009
Today, President Obama visited Elkhart, Indiana to discuss factory grants and make the case that the stimulus package is working. He also took time to give an exclusive interview with NBC's Chuck Todd. From 12:43-12:55pmET, Todd spoke with the president while their conversation was broadcast live on MSNBC. In February, President Obama visited... [TVNewser]

Todd Gets One-on-One With President in Elkhart - Posted August 5, 2009
NBC chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd is getting some one-on-one time right now with President Obama in Elkhart, Indiana. Todd asked questions from MSNBC.com users and Elkhart residents for MSNBC.com's special coverage of this trip for the "Elkhart Project." MORE: Todd's colleague Andrea Mitchell is anchoring her MSNBC show "Andrea Mitchell... [FishBowlDC]

Todd Gets One-on-One With President in Elkhart - Posted August 5, 2009
NBC chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd is getting some one-on-one time right now with President Obama in Elkhart, Indiana. Todd asked questions from MSNBC.com users and Elkhart residents for MSNBC.com's special coverage of this trip for the "Elkhart Project." MORE: Todd's colleague Andrea Mitchell is anchoring her MSNBC show "Andrea Mitchell... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 08.05.09 - Posted August 5, 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. Happy Birthday to Taylor Griffin! What we know and what we're reading this Wednesday morning... TV | ONLINE | WEST WING REPORTAGE | NEWS NOTES |... [FishBowlDC]

Ow, Ow... Chuck Todd's Spicy! - Posted August 3, 2009
Savannah Guthrie may have been stealing her NBC colleague, chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd's flavor earlier today, but the last time we checked Todd was still "spicy." Todd scored a "spicy" on Google trend's hotness scale today, just beating out Tiger Woods and bodily functions. Now that is something to be... [FishBowlDC]

Savannah Guthrie, New Chief WH Correspondent? - Posted August 3, 2009
Today on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Savannah Guthrie was introduced as the "Chief White House Correspondent," a title bestowed on NBC's Chuck Todd in December. Joe Scarborough followed up the intro with this remark: I'm glad you disposed of Chuck Todd over the weekend and are now running NBC operations over at... [TVNewser]

When Chuck's Away, the "First Read" Boys Will Play - Posted July 24, 2009
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy If it's Sunday, it's Meet the Press at NBC, but if it's Friday, it's First Read's "Week Ahead" with Domenico Montanaro and Andrew Gross... Ever since Chuck Todd's left the NBC bureau for the White House, the msnbc.com First Read team... [FishBowlDC]

When Chuck's Away, the "First Read" Boys Will Play - Posted July 24, 2009
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy If it's Sunday, it's Meet the Press at NBC, but if it's Friday, it's First Read's "Week Ahead" with Domenico Montanaro and Andrew Gross... Ever since Chuck Todd's left the NBC bureau for the White House, the msnbc.com First Read team... [FishBowlDC]

Todd + Greenwald / Colbert x Torture = Funny!? - Posted July 23, 2009
Last week, Salon's Glenn Greenwald criticized comments made by NBC's Chuck Todd regarding potential torture investigations by the Obama Justice Department. In response, Todd agreed to do a podcast with Greenwald to hash out their differences and to discuss the topic further. All was well until last night. Though... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 07.23.09 - Posted July 23, 2009
Fox News' Wendell Goler, CBS' Chip Reid, ABC's Jake Tapper and NBC's Chuck Todd get ready to go on-air just before the President's prime-time presser last night. Photo by Christina Bellantoni. Good morning FishbowlDC! Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning... [FishBowlDC]

Pres. Obama's Healthcare News Conference - Posted July 22, 2009
What Are You Watching?(survey) > First question goes to Ben Feller of the AP. He asks about -- wait for it -- healthcare. How to pay for it, and the deadline to get it passed. > Really long first answer. Second question goes to David Alexander of Reuters, again on healthcare - the... [TVNewser]

Who Will Get Called On Tonight? A Look Back At Obama's Pressers - Posted July 22, 2009
Tonight is President Obama's fourth prime-time press conference, fifth overall. Each presser has lasted about an hour and averages 13 reporters' questions. Fox did not air Obama's 100th day press conference, the third, on the network and will not tonight either. In his first prime-time press conference Feb. 9th, the President called... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 07.22.09 - Posted July 22, 2009
CNN's Megan Grant, Edie Emery and Meryl Conant at the Washington Kastles game last night. Edie and Meghan meet "Slice" after the jump. 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. What... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted July 20, 2009
"Transparency"... Use it in a Sentence?: A much-delayed briefing opened with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announcing that the first-tweeted POTUS press conference will now be at 8 p.m. EST Wednesday (moved from 9 p.m.). The promise of an earlier reporter's bedtime was greeted with sighs of relief from all corners of... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Briefing - Posted July 15, 2009
Little News About the Big News: The two headline-hoggers of the week -- Sotomayor and healthcare -- made little progress in the briefing room today, though Press Secretary Robert Gibbs offered fresh (if altogether un-newsy) comments on each: To settle a long-standing question from the AP on how POTUS knew Sotomayor... [FishBowlDC]

50 Politicos To Watch, Including Some Journos Too - Posted July 10, 2009
Politico issued a glossy mag today of 50 politicos to watch, finally answering the question, what exactly is a politico? "A politico is a participant in and/or an especially avid devotee of the theater of politics," therefore including a few of our own journos. NBC chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd, WaPo's... [FishBowlDC]

Is Robert Gibbs Stealing Chuck Todd's Flavor? - Posted July 6, 2009
Pic from Gavin's Twitter page. Patrick Gavin points out via Twitter (when he's not tweeting dudeido's) that Robert Gibbs is sporting the beginnings of a Chucky T goatee. Is the White House press secretary trying to steal NBC's Chuck Todd's flavor?... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted July 2, 2009
A truly brief pre-holiday weekend briefing started with Press Secretary/WH School Marm Robert Gibbs' scolding of NBC's Chuck Todd for another late entrance (though no one heard a two-minute warning). "Three times -- you've got to go to detention hall," RG announced. (Chucky T was allowed to stay.) But... Free Ice Cream?!:... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted July 2, 2009
A truly brief pre-holiday weekend briefing started with Press Secretary/WH School Marm Robert Gibbs' scolding of NBC's Chuck Todd for another late entrance (though no one heard a two-minute warning). "Three times -- you've got to go to detention hall," RG announced. (Chucky T was allowed to stay.) But... Free Ice Cream?!:... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 06.30.09 - Posted June 30, 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. Happy Birthday to Jane Chick! What we know and what we're reading this Tuesday morning... NEWSPAPERS | ONLINE | MAGAZINES | BOOKS | NEWS NOTES |... [FishBowlDC]

White House Correspondents Pulling Double-Duty - Posted June 29, 2009
That was CBS chief White House correspondent Chip Reid substituting for Russ Mitchell on last night's Evening News. And right now-- NBC's chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd fills in for Chris Matthews on MSNBC's "Hardball," chatting with press secretary Robert Gibbs on the North Lawn.... [FishBowlDC]

White House Correspondents Pulling Double-Duty - Posted June 29, 2009
That was CBS chief White House correspondent Chip Reid substituting for Russ Mitchell on last night's Evening News. And right now-- NBC's chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd fills in for Chris Matthews on MSNBC's "Hardball," chatting with press secretary Robert Gibbs on the North Lawn.... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Briefing - Posted June 29, 2009
"Coup-La-La!": Reacting to Sunday's ouster of Honduran President Zelaya, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said that in the days leading to the coup, the administration "was attempting to prevent the type of unrest" that the Latin American nation saw over the weekend. He later called it a "severe disruption in any sort... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Briefing - Posted June 29, 2009
"Coup-La-La!": Reacting to Sunday's ouster of Honduran President Zelaya, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said that in the days leading to the coup, the administration "was attempting to prevent the type of unrest" that the Latin American nation saw over the weekend. He later called it a "severe disruption in any sort... [FishBowlDC]

You're "Roasting" & We're Toasting: DC Media's Open Season on Sanford - Posted June 24, 2009
Check, check...is this thing on? If not, it should be because some of FishbowlDC's fav. journos are reminding us why we love DC media so much with an unofficial "roast" of South Carolina's jet setting governor, Mark Sanford. The unofficial open mic night included one of the funniest quotes... [FishBowlDC]

You're "Roasting" & We're Toasting: DC Media's Open Season on Sanford - Posted June 24, 2009
Check, check...is this thing on? If not, it should be because some of FishbowlDC's fav. journos are reminding us why we love DC media so much with an unofficial "roast" of South Carolina's jet setting governor, Mark Sanford. The unofficial open mic night included one of the funniest quotes... [FishBowlDC]

Talking Back: What You've Told Us... - Posted June 24, 2009
Before turning the "bowl" back to you again, we thought we'd share the results of FishbowlDC's most recent polls. This is what you've told us... Nearly two-thirds of you felt that Tom Brokaw should not accept his appointment to the Commission on WH Fellowships: Should Brokaw Accept the Presidential Appointment? 65%... [FishBowlDC]

Talking Back: What You've Told Us... - Posted June 24, 2009
Before turning the "bowl" back to you again, we thought we'd share the results of FishbowlDC's most recent polls. This is what you've told us... Nearly two-thirds of you felt that Tom Brokaw should not accept his appointment to the Commission on WH Fellowships: Should Brokaw Accept the Presidential Appointment? 65%... [FishBowlDC]

Curl Calls It: WH Press Corps Gets Played - Posted June 24, 2009
In an article today, TWT's Joe Curl calls "foul" after the WH press corps got played during yesterday's news conference. On the presidential presser, Curl says: Many in the hard-pressed press corps played along throughout the hourlong show, turning the ball over again and again - "accidentally," of course. Curl says that... [FishBowlDC]

President Obama's Press Conference: HuffPost Called On Second With Iran Question - Posted June 23, 2009
In today's press conference in the briefing room, President Obama spoke for about 10 minutes, covering the topics of Iran, clean energy and healthcare at the top. He then took questions, ending the press conference at about 1:25pm, about 55 mins. AP's Jennifer Loven got the first question, which is... [FishBowlDC]

President Obama's Press Conference: HuffPost Called On Second With Iran Question - Posted June 23, 2009
In today's press conference in the briefing room, President Obama spoke for about 10 minutes, covering the topics of Iran, clean energy and healthcare at the top. He then took questions, ending the press conference at about 1:25pm, about 55 mins. AP's Jennifer Loven got the first question, which is... [FishBowlDC]

President Obama Cracks Up RTCA Dinner Audience, But Not As Much As He Cracks Himself Up - Posted June 21, 2009
President Obama was certainly a hit with the RTCA dinner audience on Friday night, cracking jokes at the expense of Chuck Todd, Brian Williams and Wolf Blitzer-- but no seemed to laugh as hard as the President himself. Check out some of his best lines: • I have to admit, though,... [FishBowlDC]

President Obama Cracks Up RTCA Dinner Audience, But Not As Much As He Cracks Himself Up - Posted June 21, 2009
President Obama was certainly a hit with the RTCA dinner audience on Friday night, cracking jokes at the expense of Chuck Todd, Brian Williams and Wolf Blitzer-- but no seemed to laugh as hard as the President himself. Check out some of his best lines: • I have to admit, though,... [FishBowlDC]

RTCA Dinner Wrap-Up - Posted June 21, 2009
We think the President said it best- "The jokes may not be as good, but neither is the guest list." There were no TomKat or Ashton and Demi sightings. The biggest star (and highest dress slit) in the room was former Miss California Carrie Prejean, followed in star power by actor Tate... [FishBowlDC]

RTCA Dinner Wrap-Up - Posted June 21, 2009
We think the President said it best- "The jokes may not be as good, but neither is the guest list." There were no TomKat or Ashton and Demi sightings. The biggest star (and highest dress slit) in the room was former Miss California Carrie Prejean, followed in star power by actor Tate... [FishBowlDC]

Obama at Press Dinner: "I Know Where My Bread is Buttered" - Posted June 20, 2009
In case you missed it last night, here's Pres. Obama at the Radio & TV Correspondents Dinner: "It wasn't easy coming up with fresh material for this dinner. A few nights ago, I was up tossing and turning trying to figure out exactly what to say. Finally, when I couldn't get... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted June 19, 2009
NBC's Meet the Press: Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu, Fmr. Sen. Sam Nunn (D-GA) and Nuclear Threat Initiative Co-Chairman and CEO, Fmr. Sen. Fred Thompson (R-TN) and Fmr. Chair, State Dept.'s International Security Advisory Board, Fortune's Nina Easton and NBC's Chuck Todd CBS' Face the Nation: Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) ABC's This... [FishBowlDC]

More RTCA Dets: CBS Pre-Parties, Maddow Guest Bartends At MSNBC After-Party, Gibbs To Play MC Rove - Posted June 18, 2009
Ok, we're kidding about Robert Gibbs playing this year's MC Rove, but we have learned of a few more legitimate details to share with you about tomorrow evening's RTCA dinner... • CBS News is hosting a pre-party on the second floor of the convention center. There will be a live band... [FishBowlDC]

More RTCA Dets: CBS Pre-Parties, Maddow Guest Bartends At MSNBC After-Party, Gibbs To Play MC Rove - Posted June 18, 2009
Ok, we're kidding about Robert Gibbs playing this year's MC Rove, but we have learned of a few more legitimate details to share with you about tomorrow evening's RTCA dinner... • CBS News is hosting a pre-party on the second floor of the convention center. There will be a live band... [FishBowlDC]

FishbowlDC's WH Correspondents Poll: TV Big 5 - Posted June 16, 2009
Over the weekend, HuffPo posted a poll asking their readers to vote for their favorite WH correspondent but only offered up 9 choices and left off a few key players like CBS News' Chip Reid. So we created our own poll to see what FishbowlDC's readers thought about the networks'... [FishBowlDC]

MSNBC Email List Hijacked? - Posted June 16, 2009
Did someone hijack an MSNBC email list? A tipster sent us this email and while it may have been "spoofed" to appear like it was sent to MSNBC's list, Fishbowl hears that several folks that are on the list in question received this little treat. Chuck Todd and "pants... [FishBowlDC]

What, Or Should We Say Who, Is "Hot" By DC Standards? - Posted June 15, 2009
Thank goodness Politico got to the bottom of this one. What we learned in this video- April Ryan has a thing for men with power, Congress Daily's George Condon is completely comfortable checking out other men (TWT's Jon Ward, not so much) and CBS' Mark Knoller isn't a fan of NBC's... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted June 10, 2009
WH on 14th St. News: Amid speculation that this afternoon's breaking news from the Holocaust Museum could be tied to the recent POTUS visit to the concentration camp in Buchenwald, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs declined to speculate with little confirmed details on the shooting."Let me separate the two," he said, noting... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Media Menu Podcast Turns Six Months Old - Posted June 9, 2009
Happy six month anniversary Morning Media Menu podcast! And what's a birthday without something going horribly wrong? This morning, TVNewser's Steve Krakauer and FishbowlNY managing editor Rebecca Fox talk about last night's Webby Awards, NBC's Chuck Todd's new book about the Obama administration and Rupert Murdoch's thoughts about newspapers. Steve and Rebecca... [FishBowlNY]

Jake Tapper on Pres. Obama's Recent Trip, Foreign Press Coverage - Posted June 9, 2009
ABC News senior White House correspondent Jake Tapper joined us on the six-month anniversary of the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast, a couple days after returning from covering Pres. Obama's trip overseas. "President Bush did say a lot of the same things when he went to Cairo a year before," said... [TVNewser]

Mediabistro Blog-Family Roundup - Posted June 9, 2009
Jean-Luc Godard may adapt holocaust book- GalleyCat Internet advertising numbers not promising- FishbowlNY Robin Meade & former president George H.W. Bush in tandem parachute jump- TVNewser Chuck Todd to write second Obama book- FishbowlDC Q&A with True/Slant founder Lewis Dvorkin- MediaJobsDaily... [FishBowlLA]

Chuck Todd To Write Second Obama Book - Posted June 9, 2009
NBC Chief White House correspondent and political director Chuck Todd will write a book about the first few years of Obama's presidency, as first reported by Felix Gillette at The New York Observer. Todd's agent says the new book will be a "nuanced analytical narrative" focusing on the political relationship between Obama... [FishBowlDC]

Chuck Todd Penning Another Obama Book - Posted June 9, 2009
The Observer reports NBC's Chief White House Correspondent Chuck Todd has sold a book proposal to about the first few years of the Barack Obama presidency. Todd's agent says the new book will be a "nuanced analytical narrative" focusing on the political relationship between Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The... [TVNewser]

NBC's "White House" Part II Draws 9 Million Viewers - Posted June 4, 2009
Part II of NBC's "Inside the Obama White House" drew about 150,000 fewer viewers than part I. But the Brian Williams-reported special drew the biggest Total Viewer audience at 9pm for the network since last October. The show brought in just shy of 9 million Total Viewers (8.965m) and grew... [TVNewser]

NBC's "White House" Part II Draws 9 Million Viewers - Posted June 4, 2009
Part II of NBC's "Inside the Obama White House" drew about 150,000 fewer viewers than part I. But the Brian Williams-reported special drew the biggest Total Viewer audience at 9pm for the network since last October. The show brought in just shy of 9 million Total Viewers (8.965m) and grew... [TVNewser]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Briefing - Posted May 29, 2009
Paging Rush Limbaugh: Though he had refused to backtrack on the YouTube appellates-as-policymakers clip, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs tackled Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's other controversial soundbite, noting at the end of today's briefing that "I think she'd say that her word choice in 2001 was poor" when she cited an... [FishBowlDC]

Washingtonian Names 50 Top Journos - Posted May 26, 2009
In the June issue of Washingtonian, the mag's executive editor Garrett Graff takes his old Fishbowl fins out for a spin to write the quadrennial review of Washington's "50 Top Journalists." The piece evaluates the city's rising stars, anchors, behind-the-scenes movers and shakers and the best reporters at "explaining what news... [FishBowlDC]

Washingtonian Names 50 Top Journos - Posted May 26, 2009
In the June issue of Washingtonian, the mag's executive editor Garrett Graff takes his old Fishbowl fins out for a spin to write the quadrennial review of Washington's "50 Top Journalists." The piece evaluates the city's rising stars, anchors, behind-the-scenes movers and shakers and the best reporters at "explaining what news... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted May 22, 2009
NBC's Meet the Press: Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R-GA) and a roundtable with National Review's Rich Lowry, NPR's Michele Norris, WaPo's Eugene Robinson and NBC's Chuck Todd CBS' Face the Nation: Former Secretary of State General Colin Powell and Harvard University psychiatrist... [FishBowlDC]

Gibbs: "Somebody Pull Chuck The Tape From NBC" - Posted May 20, 2009
A quick note on today's White House daily briefing... Press Secretary Robert Gibbs referred Chuck Todd back to NBC's broadcasts. "Somebody pull Chuck the tape from NBC," Gibbs joked. Todd was asking a question on human rights groups and the President's speech tomorrow. From the WH's transcript, "I'd refer you back... [FishBowlDC]

Gibbs: "Somebody Pull Chuck The Tape From NBC" - Posted May 20, 2009
A quick note on today's White House daily briefing... Press Secretary Robert Gibbs referred Chuck Todd back to NBC's broadcasts. "Somebody pull Chuck the tape from NBC," Gibbs joked. Todd was asking a question on human rights groups and the President's speech tomorrow. From the WH's transcript, "I'd refer you back... [FishBowlDC]

Gibbs: "Somebody Pull Chuck The Tape From NBC" - Posted May 20, 2009
A quick note on today's White House daily briefing... Press Secretary Robert Gibbs referred Chuck Todd back to NBC's broadcasts. "Somebody pull Chuck the tape from NBC," Gibbs joked. Todd was asking a question on human rights groups and the President's speech tomorrow. From the WH's transcript, "I'd refer you back... [FishBowlDC]

The After-Parties: Vanity Fair & Bloomberg - Posted May 10, 2009
So just who made the cut at the highly exclusive Vanity Fair/Bloomberg after-party at the gorgeous residence of French Ambassador Pierre Vimont? It was impossible to get in if you weren't on the list- Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford got turned away at first, but we saw him inside shortly after. No pics... [FishBowlDC]

D.C. Ticker: Parties, Trivia, Twitter... - Posted May 9, 2009
> FishbowlDC gives the Zeleny treatment ("surprised, troubled, enchanted, humbled") to last night's Time & People Magazine party. > What brings NBC's Chuck Todd, CNN's Dana Bash, FNC's Molly Henneberg and ABCs' Jonathan Karl together? Trivia. > You can follow the White House Correspondents Association Dinner happenings in real... [TVNewser]

Fun & Games at Hotline's Trivia Night - Posted May 8, 2009
It was all fun and games at last night's National Journal/The Hotline Trivia event. Using questions devised by Hotline staffers, journos and politicos were put to the test in a Political-Pursuit Jeopardy-style trivia game. Question categories ranged from TV ads to scandals and family to politics. A few of our favorite questions... [FishBowlDC]

Fun & Games at Hotline'sTrivia Night - Posted May 8, 2009
It was all fun and games at last night's National Journal/The Hotline Trivia event. Using questions devised by Hotline staffers, journos and politicos were put to the test in a Political-Pursuit Jeopardy-style trivia game. Question categories ranged from TV ads to scandals and family to politics. A few of our favorite questions... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted May 7, 2009
Three's... Funny Company: The immediate prelude to the Robert Gibbs Show today was an afternoon stakeout hosted by new-BFFs-on-ed-reform Al Sharpton, Michael Bloomberg, and Newt Gingrich, following their POTUS rendezvous. Sharpton recognized that he and sidekick Gingrich "have not agreed on anything politically" and Gibbs would later call the group "quite... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted May 7, 2009
Three's... Funny Company: The immediate prelude to the Robert Gibbs Show today was an afternoon stakeout hosted by new-BFFs-on-ed-reform Al Sharpton, Michael Bloomberg, and Newt Gingrich, following their POTUS rendezvous. Sharpton recognized that he and sidekick Gingrich "have not agreed on anything politically" and Gibbs would later call the group "quite... [FishBowlDC]

Get to Know: WH Correspondents 40 & Under - Posted May 7, 2009
Erin McPike gets personal with the new regime of young correspondents on journalism's most prestigious beat in Capitol File's latest issue that will be unveiled at their post-WHCD party on Saturday evening. CHRIS CILLIZZA, 33 Washington Post JONATHAN MARTIN, 32 Politico KATIE CONNOLLY, 31 Newsweek PHIL ELLIOTT, 27 AP JULIANNA GOLDMAN,... [FishBowlDC]

Get to Know: WH Correspondents 40 & Under - Posted May 7, 2009
Erin McPike gets personal with the new regime of young correspondents on journalism's most prestigious beat in Capitol File's latest issue that will be unveiled at their post-WHCD party on Saturday evening. CHRIS CILLIZZA, 33 Washington Post JONATHAN MARTIN, 32 Politico KATIE CONNOLLY, 31 Newsweek PHIL ELLIOTT, 27 AP JULIANNA GOLDMAN,... [FishBowlDC]

Asbestos Found in NBC's DC Operations - Posted May 7, 2009
Staffers at NBC's HQ in Washington, DC, which houses NBC News, MSNBC and WRC-TV, had some visitors yesterday - a containment unit who sealed off an area of the building after asbestos was found. According to a memo obtained by the NYObserver, crews "discovered that glue on the back of baseboard material... [TVNewser]

Asbestos Found in NBC's DC Operations - Posted May 7, 2009
Staffers at NBC's HQ in Washington, DC, which houses NBC News, MSNBC and WRC-TV, had some visitors yesterday - a containment unit who sealed off an area of the building after asbestos was found. According to a memo obtained by the NYObserver, crews "discovered that glue on the back of baseboard material... [TVNewser]

Extreme Makeover: NBC Washington HQ Edition - Posted May 6, 2009
Someone call Ty Pennington because it sounds like NBC's Washington HQ could use an extreme makeover. Unfortunately, a little TLC isn't going to cut it this time. The NY Observer reports that on Sunday evening, NBC management alerted staff that asbestos was found on the first floor of... [FishBowlDC]

Extreme Makeover: NBC Washington HQ Edition - Posted May 6, 2009
Someone call Ty Pennington because it sounds like NBC's Washington HQ could use an extreme makeover. Unfortunately, a little TLC isn't going to cut it this time. The NY Observer reports that on Sunday evening, NBC management alerted staff that asbestos was found on the first floor of... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 05.06.09 - Posted May 6, 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. It is day 107 covering the Obama administration and week 14 for us. What we know and what we're reading this Wednesday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV... [FishBowlDC]

Who Was Called On? - Posted April 29, 2009
President Obama's news conference this evening lasted pretty exactly an hour as promised to the networks, and he took questions from 13 reporters (lucky 13- President Obama took 13 questions at a previous primetime press conference). In this order: AP's Jennifer Loven (three for three being called on first), The Detroit... [FishBowlDC]

Obama's 100th Day Media Preview - Posted April 29, 2009
UPDATED: As you know, TODAY marks the President's first 100 days in office. FBDC has compiled a list of coverage, events and/or special reports for the event. We'll continue updating throughout the day so send us your organization's info and plans to be added to the mix. Last Night... [FishBowlDC]

Obama's 100th Day Media Preview - Posted April 28, 2009
As you know, tomorrow marks the President's first 100 days in office. FBDC has compiled a list of expected coverage, events and/or special reports for tomorrow. We'll continue updating throughout the day so send us your organization's info and plans to be added to the mix. Tonight On ABC's... [FishBowlDC]

100 Days of Chuck Todd - Posted April 27, 2009
Politics Daily catches up with NBC's Chief White House correspondent and political director Chuck Todd about his first 100 days covering the new administration. And also with his fan base- Chuckolytes- one says "It's like, finally, one of us in on the inside." Read on here.... [FishBowlDC]

Chuckolytes Stand By NBC's Man at the White House - Posted April 27, 2009
Chuck Todd's fans are standing by NBC's Political Director turned Chief White House Correspondent. PoliticsDaily talks with some of the Chuckolytes whose borderline obsession with the goateed analyst during the election seems to have carried over as Todd takes on the White House role. "Last year, (Todd) was ecstatic providing analysis from... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 04.24.09 - Posted April 24, 2009
Photo by Getty Images 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. Its day 95 covering the Obama administration and week 12 for us. What we know and what we're reading this Friday morning... NEWSPAPERS... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted April 13, 2009
BoWatch: The briefing was nearly an hour old when AP Radio's Mark Smith pitched the first "First Dog" question. "Thanks for leaving it to me, guys," he laughed, only to be followed by a flurry of questions surrounding the canine royalty's official arrival at the White House tomorrow. As one reminded... [FishBowlDC]

Could Chuck Get A Weekend Show? - Posted April 13, 2009
The NY Observer's Felix Gillette reports today that NBC's Chief White House correspondent and political director Chuck Todd could get his own weekend show to air on MSNBC. You'd remember Todd was one of the names considered as the new host of Meet the Press prior to the announcement of David... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 04.09.09 - Posted April 9, 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. Its day 80 covering the Obama administration and week ten for us. What we know and what we're reading this Thursday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV |... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 04.08.09 - Posted April 8, 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. Its day 79 covering the Obama administration and week ten for us. Happy Birthday to NBC's chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd! Couldn't resist this... [FishBowlDC]

Mark Whitaker: The FishbowlDC Interview - Posted April 7, 2009
Say hello "good afternoon, Sir" to Mark Whitaker. One of the most powerful players in news media, Whitaker is Senior Vice President and Washington Bureau Chief for NBC News... but I didn't need to tell you that. What does your morning reading list include? In print, I read The New... [FishBowlDC]

Mark Whitaker: The FishbowlDC Interview - Posted April 7, 2009
Say hello "good afternoon, Sir" to Mark Whitaker. One of the most powerful players in news media, Whitaker is Senior Vice President and Washington Bureau Chief for NBC News... but I didn't need to tell you that. What does your morning reading list include? In print, I read The New... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 04.06.09 - Posted April 6, 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. Its day 77 covering the Obama administration and week ten for us. What we know and what we're reading this Monday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV |... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted March 25, 2009
Welcome Back, Bill: Sitting and standing room were packed today (disgruntled reporters who didn't get a question at last night's presser?), and a few front-row seats were filled by substitutes for the regularly scheduled correspondents (who might still be recovering). CBS veteran Bill Plante was among those making a return to... [FishBowlDC]

So Who Was Called On? And Where Were They Seated? - Posted March 24, 2009
President Obama's news conference this evening lasted just slightly over an hour and he took questions from 13 reporters. Notably missing from those called on were the NYT, WaPo, WSJ and USA Today. In this order: AP's Jennifer Loven (called on first for the second time), NBC's Chuck Todd, ABC's Jake Tapper,... [FishBowlDC]

Chuck Wants to Know What Would You Ask President Obama? - Posted March 24, 2009
Speaking of tonight's news conference, NBC Chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd is looking for your suggestions for questions on FirstRead. Update from Politico's Mike Allen: Reporters war-game Obama questions, how the press corps preps for a presidential news conference. "CBS's Chip Reid jots the gist of his questions on a legal... [FishBowlDC]

Taegan and Todd Talk Obama's Curveball Politics at CQ Breakfast - Posted March 19, 2009
Chuck Todd and Taegan Goddard Steve Clemons and Taegan Goddard Taegan Goddard, Steve Clemons and NBC's Chuck Todd were on hand for breakfast and a political insight panel hosted by CQ and Political Wire yesterday. We told you earlier this month about the new relationship between the two. CQ's President and Editor-in-Chief Bob... [FishBowlDC]

CQ and Taegan Goddard Kick Off New Venture with Breakfast and Panel - Posted March 17, 2009
We told you earlier this month about the new relationship between CQ and Political Wire. Tomorrow morning they'll kick this off with a breakfast and panel hosted by CQ and Taegan Goddard. Panelists include CQ's President and Editor-in-Chief Bob Merry and NBC's Chuck Todd. Breakfast will be at 8am at Charlie... [FishBowlDC]

"Menu" Podcast Broadcasts Live From CNN's American Morning - Posted March 16, 2009
A couple weeks ago we were set to do a video interview with the Morning Joe team, but they could only do it right after their show, and it happened to be the same day we were going to have Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu... [TVNewser]

"Menu" Podcast Broadcasts Live From CNN's American Morning - Posted March 16, 2009
A couple weeks ago we were set to do a video interview with the Morning Joe team, but they could only do it right after their show, and it happened to be the same day we were going to have Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu... [TVNewser]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted March 11, 2009
Put Up Your Toys: With no urgent mid-afternoon breaking news, six blackberries and three laptops were simultaneously taking fierce button-poundings as White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs worked the podium today. Tweeting? Minesweeper? Or just diligent reporters? Do I Have to Separate You Two?: Gibbs qualified some of his early remarks in... [FishBowlDC]

FishPoolDC: Our Insider's Notes from Today's Press Briefing - Posted March 11, 2009
Put Up Your Toys: With no urgent mid-afternoon breaking news, six blackberries and three laptops were simultaneously taking fierce button-poundings as White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs worked the podium today. Tweeting? Minesweeper? Or just diligent reporters? Do I Have to Separate You Two?: Gibbs qualified some of his early remarks in... [FishBowlDC]

Around the mb Blogs - Posted March 5, 2009
• FishbowlLA has the video from Rachel Maddow's appearance today on "The View." Which host praised the MSNBC anchor for doing "an exceptional job"? You may be surprised... • FishbowlDC has been chronicling the Chuck Todd/Robert Gibbs anti-radio backlash today. It ended with a gift for the press secretary from ABC's Ann... [TVNewser]

Around the mb Blogs - Posted March 5, 2009
• FishbowlLA has the video from Rachel Maddow's appearance today on "The View." Which host praised the MSNBC anchor for doing "an exceptional job"? You may be surprised... • FishbowlDC has been chronicling the Chuck Todd/Robert Gibbs anti-radio backlash today. It ended with a gift for the press secretary from ABC's Ann... [TVNewser]

Morning Media Menu, Featuring Joe & Mika - Posted March 4, 2009
The Morning Media Menu was live in the green room at 30 Rock today to chat with MSNBC's Morning Joe co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brezezinski. The podcast was also joined White House correspondent Chuck Todd and The Nation's Ari Melber. Topics of the day: Twitter (of course), President Obama's pick for... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Media Menu, Featuring Joe & Mika - Posted March 4, 2009
The Morning Media Menu was live in the green room at 30 Rock today to chat with MSNBC's Morning Joe co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brezezinski. The podcast was also joined White House correspondent Chuck Todd and The Nation's Ari Melber. Topics of the day: Twitter (of course), President Obama's pick for... [FishBowlDC]

Joe and Mika Talk Obama, Twitter on the "Menu" - Posted March 4, 2009
For today's mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast, we were live from the MSNBC green room at 30 Rock. I was slated to talk to Morning Joe co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for a video interview about the TVNewser Summit, where they'll be appearing next Tuesday, just before they left the... [TVNewser]

Joe and Mika Talk Obama, Twitter on the "Menu" - Posted March 4, 2009
For today's mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast, we were live from the MSNBC green room at 30 Rock. I was slated to talk to Morning Joe co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for a video interview about the TVNewser Summit, where they'll be appearing next Tuesday, just before they left the... [TVNewser]

Morning Media Menu Live From the Morning Joe Green Room - Posted March 4, 2009
Today on the Menu our fearless better half Steve Krakauer roams the Morning Joe green room and encounters a cast fabulous characters! First off is Ari Melber, who was there to "talk GOP and a new poll" but also, it would seem, to walk Willie Geist through his Twitter jitters (and possibly... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Media Menu Live From the Morning Joe Green Room - Posted March 4, 2009
Today on the Menu our fearless better half Steve Krakauer roams the Morning Joe green room and encounters a cast fabulous characters! First off is Ari Melber, who was there to "talk GOP and a new poll" but also, it would seem, to walk Willie Geist through his Twitter jitters (and possibly... [FishBowlNY]

Early Morning Panel After Late Night Address - Posted February 25, 2009
Over coffee and croissants at the National Press Club this morning, The Atlantic and National Journal hosted Senators and media bigwigs to discuss reactions to last night's Presidential address to Congress. The "Joint Session 2009: The State of Our Union" panel was moderated by NBC's Chuck Todd and included Senators Lindsey Graham... [FishBowlDC]

Early Morning Panel After Late Night Address - Posted February 25, 2009
Over coffee and croissants at the National Press Club this morning, The Atlantic and National Journal hosted Senators and media bigwigs to discuss reactions to last night's Presidential address to Congress. The "Joint Session 2009: The State of Our Union" panel was moderated by NBC's Chuck Todd and included Senators Lindsey Graham... [FishBowlDC]

"Please, Help Chuck Todd's Book Go Up To #1" - Posted February 25, 2009
Mika Brzezinski unknowingly offends Chuck Todd. Chuck Todd threatens to go on "Fox & Friends." Mika blames the weather guy. .msnbcLinks {font-size:11px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #999; margin-top: 5px; background: transparent; text-align: center; width: 425px;} .msnbcLinks a {text-decoration:none !important; border-bottom: 1px dotted #999 !important; font-weight:normal !important; height: 13px;} .msnbcLinks a:link, .msnbcLinks a:visited... [TVNewser]

"Budget Cuts Or Something?" -Morning Joe Guest Gov. Deval Patrick - Posted February 24, 2009
According to weather.com, it feels about 15 degrees out today and probably even colder at 6am when MSNBC's Morning Joe begins airing. Beautiful day to anchor for a few hours from the White House North Lawn! Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski (wrapped in blankets) and Willie Geist were joined there by Press... [FishBowlDC]

"Budget Cuts Or Something?" -Morning Joe Guest Gov. Deval Patrick - Posted February 24, 2009
According to weather.com, it feels about 15 degrees out today and probably even colder at 6am when MSNBC's Morning Joe begins airing. Beautiful day to anchor for a few hours from the White House North Lawn! Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski (wrapped in blankets) and Willie Geist were joined there by Press... [FishBowlDC]

Coverage Plans For Obama Address - Posted February 24, 2009
Every network will cover President Barack Obama's Address to Congress tonight at 9pmET (right after our TVNewser Summit party tonight in NYC — it's not too late to RSVP). Following Obama's speech is Gov. Bobby Jindal's Republican response: • ABC — Charles Gibson and George Stephanopoulos anchor coverage from the Capitol, from... [TVNewser]

Coverage Plans For Obama Address - Posted February 24, 2009
Every network will cover President Barack Obama's Address to Congress tonight at 9pmET (right after our TVNewser Summit party tonight in NYC — it's not too late to RSVP). Following Obama's speech is Gov. Bobby Jindal's Republican response: • ABC — Charles Gibson and George Stephanopoulos anchor coverage from the Capitol, from... [TVNewser]

Coverage Plans For Obama Address - Posted February 24, 2009
From TVNewser... Every network will cover President Barack Obama's Address to Congress tonight at 9pmET. Following Obama's speech is Gov. Bobby Jindal's Republican response. Each network's coverage plans after the jump.... [FishBowlDC]

Coverage Plans For Obama Address - Posted February 24, 2009
From TVNewser... Every network will cover President Barack Obama's Address to Congress tonight at 9pmET. Following Obama's speech is Gov. Bobby Jindal's Republican response. Each network's coverage plans after the jump.... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 02.23.09 - Posted February 23, 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 or let us know in the tips box below. Its day 35 covering the Obama administration and week 4 for us. FBDC wishes a Happy Birthday... [FishBowlDC]

You Know You Made it When... - Posted February 17, 2009
You're in a comic strip. Our congrats to Chuck Todd and Helen Thomas. From Candorville in today's WashPost: ... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out the Trash - Posted February 13, 2009
What we almost missed today... NBC News White House correspondent Chuck Todd says he may be "one of the newbies," but writes on the First Read msnbc.com blog today about the press access restrictions made by the White House. "Nothing is more frustrating than covering an actual event here at the White... [FishBowlDC]

Todd Takes on White House Over Press Access - Posted February 13, 2009
NBC News White House correspondent Chuck Todd says he may be "one of the newbies," but writes on the First Read msnbc.com blog today about the press access restrictions made by the White House. "Nothing is more frustrating than covering an actual event here at the White House if you at... [TVNewser]

Obama Calls On Helen & HuffPost In First Primetime Press Conference - Posted February 9, 2009
President Obama's first primetime press conference ran about an hour long and he took 13 questions from reporters. Who got questions? In order: AP's Jennifer Loven, Reuters' Caren Bohan, CBS' Chip Reid, NBC's Chuck Todd, Bloomberg's Julianna Goldman, ABC's Jake Tapper, CNN's Ed Henry, NYTimes' Helene Cooper, Fox News' Major Garrett, WaPo's... [FishBowlDC]

Obama Calls On Helen & HuffPost In First Primetime Press Conference - Posted February 9, 2009
President Obama's first primetime press conference ran about an hour long and he took 13 questions from reporters. Who got questions? In order: AP's Jennifer Loven, Reuters' Caren Bohan, CBS' Chip Reid, NBC's Chuck Todd, Bloomberg's Julianna Goldman, ABC's Jake Tapper, CNN's Ed Henry, NYTimes' Helene Cooper, Fox News' Major Garrett, WaPo's... [FishBowlDC]

The First Press Briefing: Plante, Thomas, Henry... - Posted January 22, 2009
The cable news networks all carried Robert Gibbs' first White House press briefing this afternoon. Among the new crop covering the Obama administration: Chuck Todd for NBC, Chip Reid for CBS, Jake Tapper for ABC. Helen Thomas, who's been covering presidents since Kennedy, asked Gibbs about torture...which he may soon be feeling... [TVNewser]

Todd and Colbert Look to 2012 - Posted January 22, 2009
Stephen Colbert is moving on from 2008 — and hoping for better times in 2012. His guest last night to glance at the political future was NBC News' Chuck Todd. Colbert does a good job making the new White House correspondent squirm a bit (even via satellite). "Great, so this is... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted January 16, 2009
Meet The Press: Rahm Emanuel, Incoming White House Chief of Staff, Tom Brokaw, NBC News, David Brooks, New York Times, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Presidential Historian, Tavis Smiley, Host, PBS's Tavis Smiley, Chuck Todd, Political Director, NBC News. Face the Nation: Incoming National Economic Council director Lawrence Summers, Georgetown University Michael Eric Dyson... [FishBowlDC]

Chuck Todd Chats Live - Posted January 14, 2009
He's NBC News' political director. Last month he became White House correspondent as well. As of last week, he's also a published author (of "How Barack Obama Won"). And tomorrow, Chuck Todd becomes the latest journalist to join us for a TVNewser Live Chat. It's been awhile since our last chat (more than... [TVNewser]

Networks Carry Obama Economic Address - Posted January 8, 2009
President-elect Barack Obama delivered a major economic address this morning in Washington, D.C., and the speech was carried by all the broadcast networks, cablers and business networks. Charlie Gibson anchored on ABC, Katie Couric on CBS and Ann Curry on NBC. All three of the networks' White House correspondents were used... [TVNewser]

Busy Morning In D.C. - Posted January 7, 2009
It was a D.C.-focused morning on the cablers, as Roland Burris and President-elect Barack Obama made their way around the nation's capital. After an Associated Press report said Senate Democrats planned to accept Burris for Obama's seat, many networks rushed to report the news. CNN held back, as Dana Bash's sources... [TVNewser]

Chuck Todd Gets His Own Promo - Posted December 22, 2008
FishbowlDC noticed a promo NBC is running for newly-named Chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd. And while Todd gets a promo, his White House partner, Savannah Guthrie gets to go to Hawaii. She's covering the President-elect's vacation. "This is not a bad assignment," she said today on MSNBC. We agree. The 'feels... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 12.22.08 - Posted December 22, 2008
Good morning, Washington. Which Washingtonians feature the above framed message in their bathroom?' 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... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Media Menu: December 19 - Posted December 19, 2008
Today on Morning Media Menu — our newly-launched audio podcast based around the mediabistro.com Morning Newsfeed and mediabistro.com blog network — Steve returns! Today we discuss Chuck Todd's new role at NBC, the Times going insta, and the death of Deep Throat. Also, it's Friday, hear what we learned... [FishBowlNY]

Chuck Todd's "No-Cut" Contract with NBC - Posted December 18, 2008
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist Chuck Todd never saw it coming. NBC's fast-rising political director -- named today as chief White House correspondent -- was "shocked" when he was offered the plum late last week. "It came out of left field," says Todd, 36, who joined NBC in March 2007. "It's not a job I aspired... [TVNewser]

Chuck Todd Named Chief WH Correspondent - Posted December 18, 2008
NBC News has named Chuck Todd its new Chief White House correspondent. He will retain his title as NBC News political director as well. Todd is also being named contributing editor to "Meet the Press." Savannah Guthrie joins Todd as a White House correspondent. FishbowlDC reports Todd will be on MSNBC at the... [TVNewser]

NBC Cheers For Todd - Posted December 18, 2008
A NBC source tells FishbowlDC that, following today's announcement of Chuck Todd as Chief White House Correspondent, the entire newsroom cheered loudly. You can expect him on MSNBC at 3pm today, at the top of Norah O'Donnell's show. ... [FishBowlDC]

Separated At Birth: Chuck Todd - Posted December 18, 2008
For this edition of Separated at Birth, we have a reader's submission. Does NBC's Chuck Todd look like... Mega-church Pastor Rick Warren? ... [FishBowlDC]

Who Was at the White House Christmas Party Last Night? - Posted December 17, 2008
Our spies spotted several tvnewsers at last night's White House Christmas party — from ABC Kathy O'Hearn and Terry Moran; from CBS Bill Plante and Maggie Rodriguez; from NBC Chuck Todd, Kelly O'Donnell and David Gregory; from FNC John Moody, Gretchen Carlson, and Steve Doocy; from CNN David Bohrman and husband... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted December 12, 2008
Meet The Press: IL Attorney General Lisa Madigan, MI Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D), former MA Gov. Mitt Romney (R), former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, Wal-Mart Pres./CEO Lee Scott, Google CEO Eric Schmidt, and a roundtable with Chicago Sun-Times' Mary Mitchell and NBC political director Chuck Todd. Face The Nation: Sen. Sherrod Brown... [FishBowlDC]

Tom Brokaw is Joe & Mika's First Radio Guest - Posted December 8, 2008
Well, that must've been a tough booking. Tom Brokaw was the first guest on today's inaugural radio show hosted by MSNBC's Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, "The Joe & Mika Show." Blogger Ron Mwangaguhunga listened: The conversation began on the subject of Sunday's passing the torch to David Gregory. Brokaw's wife, Meredith,... [TVNewser]

On Day One, Moderator Meets the Press That Will Cover Him - Posted December 7, 2008
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist For a guy who has busted moves with Karl Rove and Mary J. Blige, David Gregory kept both feet on the ground today in his first interviews as moderator of NBC's venerable "Meet the Press." In fact, Gregory's stay-on-message answers were so vanilla, so predictable, they would have sparked a... [TVNewser]

MTP Appearances, Before And After Tim Russert - Posted December 5, 2008
It's been 26 weeks since the tragic and sudden death of Tim Russert, and we here at FishbowlDC were curious if there was a noticeable difference in guests' appearances since then. We compared guests' appearances in the 26 weeks prior to Russert's death with appearances in the 26 weeks after. Our... [FishBowlDC]

NBC's News - Posted December 4, 2008
A roundup: Page Six has, what seems to be, a rather dubious item, claiming that NBC is pissed at Chuck Todd for allegedly being a leaker. (One former colleague of Chuck's tells FishbowlDC: "Chuck would NEVER do that... he's been the biggest gentleman in terms of never commenting on, etc.") Re: the... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 12.01.08 - Posted December 1, 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]

Names the Same, But A Date More Certain For Meet the Press Announcement - Posted November 25, 2008
Mark it on your calendars, newsies. It appears Dec. 7 may be the day we learn who the new moderator, or moderators, of Meet the Press will be. The LATimes' Matea Gold reports, "According to network sources, that may be Tom Brokaw's last day on the air as interim moderator of... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted November 21, 2008
Meet The Press: Former Secretary of State James Baker, former Commerce Secretary William Daley, Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT), and a roundtable with CNBC's Erin Burnett, former Wall Street Journal Detroit bureau chief Paul Ingrassia and NBC political director Chuck Todd. Face the Nation: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Obama economic adviser Austan Goolsbee. This... [FishBowlDC]

Who Will Be the Next Tim Russert? - Posted November 21, 2008
The final event of the first day was "Insights and Analysis: Leading National Political Reporters Discuss the Campaign" panel. And yes, all panel's names were also long descriptions. It was, after all "ELECTION 2008: Obama vs. McCain: What Happened and What Comes Next?" conference that we will call EOVMWHAWCNCon for short. You... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 11.12.08 - Posted November 12, 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]

Chuck Todd Writing Obama Book - Posted November 11, 2008
NBC News political director Chuck Todd and NBC's elections director Sheldon Gawiser will co-write, "How Obama Won," according to Leon Neyfakh of The New York Observer. The book, published by Knopf's Vintage imprint, is being rushed for publication before January's inauguration. According to Neyfakh, the deal was finalized, "about two weeks before the... [TVNewser]

Chuck Todd's Alarming Interview - Posted November 4, 2008
Chuck Todd interviewed Politico's Roger Simon and Time Magazine's Jay Carney during the NoonET hour of MSNBC this afternoon. But Simon had some added distraction on his end — a fire alarm going off for the duration of the interview. "Looks like John Harris wants to make sure we all know... [TVNewser]

Katie Couric For Meet the Press?: "Speculation Is Nothing More Than Idle Chitchat" - Posted November 1, 2008
The NYTimes' Jacques Steinberg tries to get to the bottom of who will be the permanent moderator of Meet the Press, once Tom Brokaw is ready to move on. Steinberg doesn't get very far. There are the usual suspects: Chuck Todd, David Gregory, Gwen Ifill, Andrea Mitchell, and Chris Matthews. Then... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted October 31, 2008
Meet the Press: Fred Thompson and Sen. John Kerry (D-MA), and a roundtable with Washington Post's David Broder, NBC's David Gregory, NPR's Michele Norris and NBC political director Chuck Todd. Face the Nation: Obama strategist David Axelrod, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Sen. John Ensign (R-NV) and Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY). This Week: Axelrod... [FishBowlDC]

Networks Prep New Technology For Election Night - Posted October 30, 2008
Broacasting & Cable's Glen Dickson previews the new technology being used by CNN for Election Night, including a system to "teleport" correspondents from around the country into the CNN newsroom. Another change will be with exit polling. "The states are depicted top-to-bottom as thin bars, which conceptually are the 'edge of a... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 10.29.08 - Posted October 29, 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]

Brian Williams Along with Brokaw and Mitchell to Anchor from Studio 8G on Election Night - Posted October 28, 2008
NBC News and cable news networks, MSNBC and CNBC, have released details about their election night programming. As has been previously reported, Rockefeller Plaza will be turned into "Election Plaza" with an electoral map on the ice rink and, according to the press release, McCain and Obama banners "rising 16 stories up... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Hannity, Roberts, Todd... - Posted October 23, 2008
> Sean Hannity will interview Gov. Sarah Palin (again) tonight after her rally at Beaver High School in PA. He'll stay at the school and host Hannity & Colmes from a studio there. > Robin Roberts wrote a song with India.Arie this morning on the Good Morning America series about... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 10.23.08 - Posted October 23, 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]

...And Williams Makes Three - Posted October 22, 2008
Gov. Sarah Palin has finished making the rounds to all the national television media. This afternoon, NBC's Brian Williams caught up with Palin and Sen. John McCain in Green, Ohio. The interviews will air over the next three nights on Nightly News. Charlie Gibson was first to interview Palin on Sept.... [TVNewser]

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]

Carville, Myers, Others Reflect on War Room - Posted October 8, 2008
Sometime this morning, CNN contributor James Carville and ABC's This Week anchor George Stephanopoulos will be talking on the phone, as they do every morning. That piece of information, that Carville and Stephanopoulos still talk every day "between 6:15 and 7:45am," is one of the revelations in the new documentary from... [TVNewser]

Presidential Debate Round #2 - Posted October 7, 2008
Here are some of the coverage plans for tonight's town hall style debate at Belmont University in Nashville moderated by NBC's Tom Brokaw. All the following networks will carry the debate. • ABC: The team of Gibson, Sawyer and Stephanopolous will anchor again, this time from three different cities. Charlie Gibson will... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted October 3, 2008
Meet the Press: Democratic strategist Paul Begala and Republican strategist Mike Murphy, and a roundtable with NBC's David Gregory, PBS' Gwen Ifill, Wall Street Journal's Peggy Noonan, NBC political director Chuck Todd and Des Moines Register's David Yepsen. Face The Nation: Gov. Jennifer Granholm (D-MI), Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Rep. Roy Blunt... [FishBowlDC]

Trying Out Those "Meet The Press" Shoes? - Posted October 2, 2008
We received a number of tips today wondering whether this interview by Chuck Todd on MSNBC -- something that doesn't happen in this format all that often -- is a way of testing out the Goateed One's sea legs for a potential "Meet the Press" hosting gig. Discuss. ... [FishBowlDC]

Covering the Veeps - Posted October 2, 2008
The cablers have been employing countdown clocks more than eight hours before the debate tonight, and all networks are gearing up for coverage: • ABC — Charlie Gibson, Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos anchor from New York. Kate Snow reports from the debate. • CBS — Katie Couric anchors from St. Louis (Maggie... [TVNewser]

Brokaw on Olbermann, MTP's Future and McCain - Posted September 30, 2008
In a wide-ranging profile of NBC News' Tom Brokaw, as well as an analysis of his Meet the Press moderation thus far, the New York Times' Jacques Steinberg delves into a variety of topics. Brokaw tells Steinberg he "advocated" for a modification to the anchor duties of MSNBC hosts Keith Olbermann and... [TVNewser]

Why Won't Sarah Palin Take Questions From The Press? - Posted September 24, 2008
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Saleno Zito asked Chuck Todd, Sam Youngman, Andrew Breitbart, Major Garrett, Carrie Budoff, Donna Brazile, Domenico Montanaro, Toby Harnden, Howard Kurtz and myself for "a Top Ten List of 'I can't believe he/she just said that' reasons why Sarah Palin doesn't want to take questions from us." Read it... [FishBowlDC]

Chuck Todd About MTP: "I Don't Know If I Want The Job" - Posted September 17, 2008
Brother blog FishbowlDC live-blogged the Chuck Todd interview at the Q&A Cafe today at Nathans restaurant in D.C. Check out all the info there, but some highlights from the discussion: • Do you want the "Meet the Press" job? "There's no right answer to that question. ... I don't know if I... [TVNewser]

Live-Blogging: Chuck Todd At Q&A Cafe - Posted September 17, 2008
NBC Political Director Chuck Todd is being interviewed by Carol Joynt at the Q&A Cafe, held at Nathans restaurant. "A Georgetown salon will tell us how Sarah Palin is playing in middle America," Todd opens.... [FishBowlDC]

The Ticker: O'Reilly, Alaska, Surface... - Posted September 15, 2008
> The New York Post's Cindy Adams describes, in general terms, Bill O'Reilly's upcoming book, "A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity," from her "embargoed, not for sale, uncopyedited, bound manuscript." O'Reilly's "mantra" from the book: "Living well is not the best revenge. Succeeding in your career and humiliating your critics is."... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted September 12, 2008
Meet the Press: Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Rudy Giuliani, Bob Woodward and NBC's Chuck Todd. Face the Nation: Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano (D), Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), former MA Gov. Jane Swift (R) and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX). This Week: Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO), McCain Victory chair Carly Fiorina, former Federal... [FishBowlDC]

DC's "Funniest" "Celebrity": Kotecki Wuz Robbed! - Posted September 11, 2008
Last night was the 15th annual "D.C.'s Funniest Celebrity" competition and, after bombing for two years in a year, I decided to simply become a judge instead. (See my write up on last night's event for the Washington Examiner here, including video and photos). Suffice to say: Politico's James Kotecki was the... [FishBowlDC]

DC's "Funniest" "Celebrity": Kotecki Wuz Robbed! - Posted September 11, 2008
Last night was the 15th annual "D.C.'s Funniest Celebrity" competition and, after bombing for two years in a year, I decided to simply become a judge instead. (See my write up on last night's event for the Washington Examiner here, including video and photos). Suffice to say: Politico's James Kotecki was the... [FishBowlDC]

Leaked Footage Shows GOP Analysts Bashing Palin - Posted September 3, 2008
Leaked footage from a commercial break during the NoonET hour of MSNBC showed up on YouTube this afternoon. After Chuck Todd tossed to a break with guests Mike Murphy and Peggy Noonan on set, all three can be heard expressing surprise over the Gov. Sarah Palin VP pick with Murphy and... [TVNewser]

One Source Or Two? Reporting the Palin News - Posted August 29, 2008
While Fox News lays claim to being the first network to confirm the Palin news at 10:35amET, CNBC is saying it was first to report the pick through reporting by CNBC's John Harwood. The screenshot to the right is from 9:31amET. So we wondered, if Harwood had the confirmation, why... [TVNewser]

A Night of Nightly - Posted August 27, 2008
TVNewser had a front row seat for tonight's broadcast of the NBC Nightly News at 6:30pmET. Helmed by senior producer Subrata De, with new Washington bureau chief Mark Whitaker looking on, about a dozen employees put together the show in a small skybox in the Pepsi Center. The first block ended just... [TVNewser]

A Night of Nightly - Posted August 27, 2008
TVNewser had a front row seat for tonight's broadcast of the NBC Nightly News at 6:30pmET. Helmed by senior producer Subrata De, with new Washington bureau chief Mark Whitaker looking on, about a dozen employees put together the show in a small skybox in the Pepsi Center. The first block ended just... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted August 22, 2008
Meet The Press: Caroline Kennedy, Co-chair, Obama's Vice Presidential Search Committee, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Speaker of the House, 2008 Democratic National Convention Speaker, Gwen Ifill, Moderator, PBS's "Washington Week", Correspondent, PBS's "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer", Jon Meacham, Editor, Newsweek magazine and Chuck Todd, Political Director, NBC News Face The Nation:... [FishBowlDC]

Gwen Ifill Looks Toward Debate...and Beyond - Posted August 20, 2008
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist Many TV folk feel NBC's hiring 22-year-old Luke Russert as a convention correspondent is a case of nepotism gone wild. Gwen Ifill isn't one of them. Luke, son of late "Meet the Press" star Tim Russert, "is a smart, incredibly centered young man," says PBS's Ifill. "I think he has... [TVNewser]

Chuck Todd Apologizes For "Hatred" Comment - Posted August 19, 2008
Newsbusters noted yesterday MSNBC political director Chuck Todd's comments prior to the Saddleback Forum on Saturday night. Todd suggested Evangelicals may have a, "personal hatred," of Sen. Barack Obama, in the context of the types of judges a President Obama would nominate. A few hours after the post, Todd apologized, through Newsbusters.... [TVNewser]

Chuck Todd Apologizes For "Hatred" Comment - Posted August 19, 2008
Newsbusters noted yesterday MSNBC political director Chuck Todd's comments prior to the Saddleback Forum on Saturday night. Todd suggested Evangelicals may have a, "personal hatred," of Sen. Barack Obama, in the context of the types of judges a President Obama would nominate. A few hours after the post, Todd apologized, through Newsbusters.... [TVNewser]

Hottest Media Types: Three Hours Left - Posted August 12, 2008
Only three hours left in FishbowlDC's 4th Annual Hottest Media Types competition and we've passed the 900,000 vote mark. There's been some changes on the leaderboards today so join us after the jump for more and don't forget to go ahead and rock the vote. ... [FishBowlDC]

Hottest Media Types: Three Hours Left - Posted August 12, 2008
Only three hours left in FishbowlDC's 4th Annual Hottest Media Types competition and we've passed the 900,000 vote mark. There's been some changes on the leaderboards today so join us after the jump for more and don't forget to go ahead and rock the vote. ... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 08.11.08 - Posted August 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]

It's Getting Hot in D.C. - Posted August 7, 2008
Over on brother blog FishbowlDC, the annual Hottest Media Types contest is just getting started. With nearly 100,000 votes already cast, the competition is heating up. TVNewsers from every network are represented, from NBC's Chuck Todd, Lee Cowan and Kevin Corke, to FNC's Catherine Herridge to CBS' Lara Logan, and many... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 08.05.08 - Posted August 5, 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]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted August 1, 2008
Meet the Press: Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and Joe Lieberman (I-CT), and a roundtable with NBC's Andrea Mitchell, NBC's Chuck Todd and PBS' Judy Woodruff. Face the Nation: McCain Victory Chair Carly Fiorina and former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin. This Week: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former PA Gov. Tom Ridge (R), and a... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted August 1, 2008
Meet the Press: Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and Joe Lieberman (I-CT), and a roundtable with NBC's Andrea Mitchell, NBC's Chuck Todd and PBS' Judy Woodruff. Face the Nation: McCain Victory Chair Carly Fiorina and former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin. This Week: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former PA Gov. Tom Ridge (R), and a... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted August 1, 2008
Meet the Press: Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and Joe Lieberman (I-CT), and a roundtable with NBC's Andrea Mitchell, NBC's Chuck Todd and PBS' Judy Woodruff. Face the Nation: McCain Victory Chair Carly Fiorina and former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin. This Week: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former PA Gov. Tom Ridge (R), and a... [FishBowlDC]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted August 1, 2008
Meet the Press: Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and Joe Lieberman (I-CT), and a roundtable with NBC's Andrea Mitchell, NBC's Chuck Todd and PBS' Judy Woodruff. Face the Nation: McCain Victory Chair Carly Fiorina and former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin. This Week: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former PA Gov. Tom Ridge (R), and a... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 07.30.08 - Posted July 30, 2008
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]

Whitaker To Washington - Posted July 28, 2008
First on TVNewser: Insiders tell TVNewser that NBC News senior VP Mark Whitaker will be named chief of the network's Washington bureau perhaps as early as today. The bureau chief position has been vacant since the death of Tim Russert June 13. Whitaker joined NBC News in May of 2007 from... [TVNewser]

Whitaker To Washington - Posted July 28, 2008
First on TVNewser: Insiders tell TVNewser that NBC News senior VP Mark Whitaker will be named chief of the network's Washington bureau perhaps as early as today. The bureau chief position has been vacant since the death of Tim Russert June 13. Whitaker joined NBC News in May of 2007 from... [TVNewser]

Todd: No Elected Office For Me - Posted July 24, 2008
Earlier today, Chuck Todd was online over at the Washington Times fielding questions from readers. He took questions on topics such as his newfound fame, his potential future as a politician, and coverage of the presidential campaign. Some excerpts: Question: Hi Chuck - Big fan, of course. I'm curious how you... [FishBowlDC]

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]

NBC/MSNBC Announces TCA Panel - Posted July 17, 2008
Insiders at the Television Critics Association press tour tell TVNewser that NBC News president Steve Capus, political director Chuck Todd, and correspondents/anchors Andrea Mitchell, David Gregory, Chris Matthews, Keith Olbermann and Joe Scarborough will make up the network's panel next week. The session is scheduled for 1:30pmET Monday.... [TVNewser]

NBC/MSNBC Announces TCA Panel - Posted July 17, 2008
Insiders at the Television Critics Association press tour tell TVNewser that NBC News president Steve Capus, political director Chuck Todd, and correspondents/anchors Andrea Mitchell, David Gregory, Chris Matthews, Keith Olbermann and Joe Scarborough will make up the network's panel next week. The session is scheduled for 1:30pmET Monday.... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 07.16.08 - Posted July 16, 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, 07.11.08 - Posted July 11, 2008
Good Morning Washington. I really doubt you're going to guess what local trail the above picture was taken on, but knock yourselves out. 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... [FishBowlDC]

Chuck Todd, On Facial Hair & French Horns - Posted July 10, 2008
During this brief reprieve from presidential politics, semi-bearded NBC News political director Chuck Todd took some time to talk with TVGuide's Stephan Battaglio: TVGuide.com: Do you think you'll soon reach a point where you'll be contractually obligated to keep the facial hair? Chuck Todd: I've been teased that there were previous regimes at... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 04.08.08 - Posted April 8, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's the birthday of Kofi Annan and Chuck Todd! And, on this day in 1986, Clint Eastwood was elected mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. And TVNewser gives us an update on Tucker Carlson's TV show. Speaking of TV, ruin your morning TV folks by finding out how your salary... [FishBowlDC]

Live-Blogging "Race for the White House" - Posted March 17, 2008
We're watching MSNBC's "Race for the White House," the new show hosted by David Gregory. 6:00 pm: It begins. Gregory calls it "fast paced, the bottom line and every point of view in the room." 6:01 pm: OMG. What the hell was that? The intro to Gregory's show has him dancing all... [FishBowlDC]

About Last Night... - Posted March 5, 2008
Tom Brokaw said "ass," Wonkette doesn't like MSNBC's panel, Tim Russert picks his nose, Fox was the first to call Ohio for Hillary, TVNewser regrets to inform Chuck Todd that his "screenwriter pales in comparison to the Billboard and Magic Wall," Karl Rove makes a funny ("Can we call this the... [FishBowlDC]

Chucky T - Posted February 27, 2008
From "Morning Joe" this morning...Joe Scarborough introduced Chuck Todd thusly: Some people know him as Chuck Todd, but the kids in Cleveland simply know him as Chucky T.... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 01.30.08 - Posted January 30, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's Dick Cheney's birthday! Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | WEST WING REPORTAGE | JOBS REVOLVING DOOR Top of post NEWSPAPERS His Extreme-ness writes, "Who says the glory days of daring, swashbuckling Washington Post reporting have passed them by? In the past,... [FishBowlDC]

Russert Loves Our "Dynamic Duo" Photo - Posted October 15, 2007
Remember when we gave you this picture of Chuck Todd and Chris Cillizza? Well, Tim Russert thought it funny enough to show off on his "Tim Russert" show (although, Timmy: Next time, give some props to the source, eh?): And, yes, now Norah O'Donnell is Wonder Woman? Okay. Fine. We're up to the... [FishBowlDC]

Cillizza and Todd: "The Dynamic Duo" - Posted September 18, 2007
During Sunday's "Meet the Press," host Tim Russert referred to NBC's Chuck Todd and washingtonpost.com's Chris Cillizza as "the dynamic duo." This prompted one faithful FishbowlDC reader -- who wishes to be described as "a faithful member of the Church of Russert" -- to Photoshop their heads on to the necks of... [FishBowlDC]

Everything Okay At Hotline? - Posted September 12, 2007
Some of the recent departures... Chuck Todd Danielle Jones Marc Ambinder Mike Memoli Shira Toeplitz And who's going to replace these folks? Amy Walter has already replaced Chuck Todd, but that's it. ... [FishBowlDC]

Congrats Chuck, Kristian! - Posted April 16, 2007
From Hotline: Consultant Kristian Denny Todd and NBC News pol dir Chuck Todd are the proud parents of a son, Harrison Stephen Todd. Harrison came into the world at 8:53 pm on 4/15, weighing in at a strapping 9 lbs, 1 ozes, and 21 inches long. Harrison joins big sister Margaret, who... [FishBowlDC]

Hotline Says, "On Sunday, NBC's Political Director Officially Turns Old" - Posted April 6, 2007
Chuck Todd's birthday is this Sunday. And he's on "Meet the Press." Which can only mean one thing: A grassroots campaign to get Tim Russert to sing him "Happy Birthday" on air...... [FishBowlDC]

Separated At Birth: Chuck Todd - Posted March 14, 2007
With his first day at his new gig today, Chuck Todd is this week's Separated At Birth. According to MyHeritage.com's nifty face recognition database: Todd... (Photo Credit) ...looks like, Barry Williams? ...Will Ferrell? ...And, Matthew Broderick? Did you miss our earlier Separateds? Or just want to see them again? Check out David Bradley, Linda Greenhouse, Laura Sessions Stepp,... [FishBowlDC]

Don't Let The Door Hit You On The Way Out - Posted March 12, 2007
Hotline: Showing their love for the departed Chuck Todd. From their website: (Psst: Yes, we know it's a joke).... [FishBowlDC]

Chuck Todd Leaves Hotline, Joins NBC News As Political Director - Posted February 14, 2007
Big, big news. From the release: Chuck Todd has been named NBC News Political Director, effective March 12, 2007. Todd will also serve as NBC News' on-air political analyst for "NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams," "Today," "Meet the Press with Tim Russert" and MSNBC, including "Hardball with Chris Matthews." The... [FishBowlDC]

Hotline Announces Expansion of State Political Network - Posted January 22, 2007
From the release: The Hotline, National Journal Group's daily political news and analysis service, announced today the addition of 4 new partners in its recently launched state political network, which now consists of 10 of the nation's best state political websites. The Hotline Political Network, launched in October of 2006, provides... [FishBowlDC]