David Bauder

Joy Behar's New Show Part Of HLN's "Estrogen-Heavy Lineup" - Posted September 8, 2009
When Joy Behar's new HLN talk show premieres three weeks from tonight, it joins an evening lineup the AP's David Bauder calls "estrogen-heavy." With lead-in programs hosted by Nancy Grace and Jane Velez-Mitchell, Bauder writes the show will air "to an audience that is nearly two-thirds women... "It's not like men are... [TVNewser]

Former First Daughter Becomes "Today" Correspondent - Posted August 30, 2009
A brunette Jenna Bush Hager will be joining the "Today Show" and working as a correspondent out of NBC's Washington bureau, the AP reports. She'll contribute education stories about once a month and her first piece should air some time in September. Jenna's 27 now, living in Baltimore and working as a... [FishBowlDC]

Obama & The Press: A Match Made In Ratings Heaven? - Posted July 6, 2009
"Obama should change his middle name from Hussein to Nielsen," said Gail Shister, a writing instructor at the University of Pennsylvania (and TVNewser columnist) to AP's David Bauder for a piece on President Obama's relationship with the networks. Strong public interest in the president and his policies explains why so many people... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 07.01.09 - Posted July 1, 2009
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Morning Reading List 07.01.09 - Posted July 1, 2009
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Morning Reading List 06.17.09 - Posted June 17, 2009
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Morning Reading List 06.01.09 - Posted June 1, 2009
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Network Newsers Reflect on First 100 Days - Posted May 4, 2009
David Bauder of The Associated Press talks to a member of each network news organization about President Obama's first 100 days and recent polls which look at how the current administration has been covered: ABC World News EP Jon Banner: "My eyes are always open to everything, including studies like these. I... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 05.04.09 - Posted May 4, 2009
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Olbermann Doesn't Think Hannity "Has The Courage To Even Respond To This" - Posted April 29, 2009
When Sean Hannity told Charles Grodin he would get waterboarded for charity last week, he probably didn't think it would still be making news. But then MSNBC's Keith Olbermann offered $1,000 for each second Hannity lasted. The money would go to charity. But Hannity hasn't responded. The AP's David Bauder talks to Olbermann... [TVNewser]

Taking Out The Trash - Posted April 20, 2009
What we almost missed today... • Politico reports: "Following Eugene Robinson's Pulitzer win for Commentary, staffers broke out the bubbly in the Washington Post's newsroom, according to sources." • Robinson also got a congratulatory shout-out from Chris Matthews on tonight's Hardball on MSNBC, where he is an contributor. • Are we seeing more diversity... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash - Posted April 20, 2009
What we almost missed today... • Politico reports: "Following Eugene Robinson's Pulitzer win for Commentary, staffers broke out the bubbly in the Washington Post's newsroom, according to sources." • Robinson also got a congratulatory shout-out from Chris Matthews on tonight's Hardball on MSNBC, where he is an contributor. • Are we seeing more diversity... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 03.09.09 - Posted March 9, 2009
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CNBC and Santelli's 'No Comment' After Daily Show Segment - Posted March 6, 2009
CNBC's response to Jon Stewart's Daily Show rant about the network after Rick Santelli's cancellation? Nothing yet. The Associated Press' David Bauder writes about the back story, and CNBC spokesman Brian Steel's response. "CNBC's Steel said neither the network's executives nor Santelli would comment on Stewart's broadcast," writes Bauder. • Related: Gawker has... [TVNewser]

CNBC and Santelli's 'No Comment' After Daily Show Segment - Posted March 6, 2009
CNBC's response to Jon Stewart's Daily Show rant about the network after Rick Santelli's cancellation? Nothing yet. The Associated Press' David Bauder writes about the back story, and CNBC spokesman Brian Steel's response. "CNBC's Steel said neither the network's executives nor Santelli would comment on Stewart's broadcast," writes Bauder. • Related: Gawker has... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 03.06.09 - Posted March 6, 2009
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Morning Reading List 02.23.09 - Posted February 23, 2009
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Morning Reading List 02.06.09 - Posted February 6, 2009
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Obama Meets the Anchors: "It Did Have a 'Picture Taking with Santa' Kind of Feel To It" - Posted February 4, 2009
The AP's David Bauder follows up on Pres. Obama's sit downs with the network anchors. "Gibson was first, followed by Williams, Couric, Cooper and Wallace. "It did have a 'picture taking with Santa' kind of feel to it," NBC's Brian Williams tells Bauder. "The timing, one of the worst days of Obama's... [TVNewser]

Evening Newscasts Continue Strong Numbers - Posted February 4, 2009
Last week's evening news ratings saw big numbers for all three broadcasts. What's the reason? "Tough economic news and the arrival of the Obama administration have helped bring more viewers to the broadcast evening news shows, a TV staple that's been written off many times in the past," writes The Associated Press'... [TVNewser]

Abrams Research: Journalists Say "Media Dropped The Ball" Before Financial Crisis - Posted January 9, 2009
Abrams Research, the media strategy firm founded by Dan Abrams in November, has put out its first report, and it relates to the economic crisis. The firm "surveyed 100 top members of the business and financial media," including the CNBC, CNN and the Wall Street Journal, to see their thoughts on how... [TVNewser]

What Would You Do, Again? - Posted January 5, 2009
The Associated Press' David Bauder writes about the upcoming "What Would You Do?" series on ABC, returning tomorrow at 10pm. The program was the "highest-rated newsmagazine among younger viewers" during its five installments last year. This season, ABC airs 10 hour-long episodes. "It's the kind of insightful television that makes you think, the... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 01.05.09 - Posted January 5, 2009
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Morning Reading List, 12.30.08 - Posted December 30, 2008
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Morning Reading List, 12.02.08 - Posted December 2, 2008
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In a Knot Over Brian Williams - Posted November 28, 2008
The Associated Press' David Bauder calls attention to a blog that pays more attention than most to one specific aspect of NBC Nightly News — Brian Williams' ties. "The Brian Williams Tie Report Archive is a snarky, occasionally appreciative and flat-out funny read that will have you looking at Williams as never... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 11.11.08 - Posted November 11, 2008
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Morning Reading List, 11.04.08 - Posted November 4, 2008
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"Polar Opposities" and "Different Realities" - Posted October 27, 2008
Two of the most high-profile media writers were thinking the same thing over the weekend. The AP's David Bauder and Washington Post's Howard Kurtz each write today about the vast difference between MSNBC's Countdown with Keith Olbermann and some of FNC's programs. Bauder looks at "polar opposites" Olbermann and Bill O'Reilly. "The... [TVNewser]

Debate Reaction: Debating Schieffer - Posted October 16, 2008
The final debate of 2008 (49 in total) is over, and there are just 19 days until the election. In the general election, we've debated Lehrer, Ifill and Brokaw. One more left — CBS' Bob Schieffer: • The Associated Press' David Bauder writes Schieffer gave, "a smooth and unobtrusive performance." He writes... [TVNewser]

Debate Reaction: Debating Brokaw - Posted October 8, 2008
In the first debate with a different format, allowing for questions from the audience and from the web, the role of moderator was slightly modified. How did Tom Brokaw do? Some reaction: • The Associated Press' David Bauder writes, "After Gwen Ifill seemed frustrated at losing control of last week's vice presidential... [TVNewser]

Debating the Debate: The Pundits - Posted October 3, 2008
So who won the debate last night — Sen. Joe Biden or Gov. Sarah Palin? That depends on who you ask (or who you poll). But one thing appeared clear: the prediction on the cablers of a fireworks-filled gaffe-fest was greatly overblown. As Chris Wallace put it on FNC minutes before... [TVNewser]

Luke Russert on the Big "Get" and the New Job - Posted September 15, 2008
Just one correspondent interviewed both Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama last week — and he's a few months out of college. NBC News' Luke Russert is profiled by the Associated Press' David Bauder, and discusses his interviews last week with the presidential candidates about service and the transition to his new... [TVNewser]

The News of the Games - Posted August 16, 2008
The AP's David Bauder writes about what might be in store for the networks of NBC Universal next week with the Michael Phelps show near an end. Bauder also writes about the off-the-field news and how NBC has reported it: During the first week, NBC has done little to upset its hosts.... [TVNewser]

The News of the Games - Posted August 16, 2008
The AP's David Bauder writes about what might be in store for the networks of NBC Universal next week with the Michael Phelps show near an end. Bauder also writes about the off-the-field news and how NBC has reported it: During the first week, NBC has done little to upset its hosts.... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 08.11.08 - Posted August 11, 2008
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Terry Moran Gets Obama In Baghdad - Posted July 21, 2008
A day after CBS's Lara Logan got an interview with Barack Obama in Afghanistan, ABC's Terry Moran gets the sit-down interview with Obama in Baghdad. It will be Obama's only television interview from Iraq. Portions will air on World News with the entire interview on Nightline. Moran also got the first sit-down... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 01.14.08 - Posted January 14, 2008
Good morning Washington. On this day in 1952, the "Today" show premiered, in 1973 the Dolphins became the only one of only two NFL teams to go undefeated during the regular season, and in 2004, President Bush announced we're going to Mars. (Hat tip: MicCheckRadio). Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR |... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 07.31.07 - Posted July 31, 2007
Good morning Washington. SPOTTED YESTERDAY!!! From a tipster: "Chuck Todd...Seen in Atlanta's airport pacing back and forth with his cell phone in one ear and his finger in the other." More on Rep. Stark's apology to journalists. Dana Bash and John King: Dating! From a tipster (regarding this "Washington Sketch" column) "It's amusing that Dana... [FishBowlDC]

Paula Zahn, The Day After - Posted July 25, 2007
The write-ups are in on the Paula Zahn resignation, reported first on TVNewser. Zahn tells TVWeek's Michelle Greppi, "I wanted to move on and he (CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein) wanted to move on." To Jacques Steinberg of the NYTimes, "when you look at the landscape, particularly in the 8 o'clock hour,... [TVNewser]

Paula Zahn, The Day After - Posted July 25, 2007
The write-ups are in on the Paula Zahn resignation, reported first on TVNewser. Zahn tells TVWeek's Michelle Greppi, "I wanted to move on and he (CNN/U.S. president Jon Klein) wanted to move on." To Jacques Steinberg of the NYTimes, "when you look at the landscape, particularly in the 8 o'clock hour,... [TVNewser]

"Nightly" Sheds More Viewers Than Couric - Posted June 25, 2007
Brian Williams calls the evening news race "a back-and-forth dogfight." But NBC may have more to worry about than the first place "World News with Charles Gibson." The Nielsen numbers tell the story: in Katie Couric's first 39 weeks at CBS, she's lost 287,000 viewers from the average of a... [TVNewser]

"Nightly" Sheds More Viewers Than Couric - Posted June 25, 2007
Brian Williams calls the evening news race "a back-and-forth dogfight." But NBC may have more to worry about than the first place "World News with Charles Gibson." The Nielsen numbers tell the story: in Katie Couric's first 39 weeks at CBS, she's lost 287,000 viewers from the average of a... [TVNewser]

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