Morning Reading List, 09.26.08 - Posted September 26, 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]

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]

Kurtz: Presidential Debates Will Be "Huge" - Posted September 22, 2008
Earlier today, Howard Kurtz held his weekly chat where he fielded questions on such topics as the upcoming presidential debates; press coverage of the candidates' economic plans; and the upcoming interview of Sarah Palin by Katie Couric. Some excerpts: Laurel, Md.: Hi Howard. With the first debate being on foreign... [FishBowlDC]

Kurtz: Presidential Debates Will Be "Huge" - Posted September 22, 2008
Earlier today, Howard Kurtz held his weekly chat where he fielded questions on such topics as the upcoming presidential debates; press coverage of the candidates' economic plans; and the upcoming interview of Sarah Palin by Katie Couric. Some excerpts: Laurel, Md.: Hi Howard. With the first debate being on foreign... [FishBowlDC]

"Friendliest Interview I've Seen Since Keith Olbermann Sat Down With Obama" - Posted September 22, 2008
During Howard Kurtz' weekly online Q&A on Washingtonpost.com this morning, Kurtz was asked about last week's highly rated Sean Hannity interview with Gov. Sarah Palin (an issue also discussed during yesterday's Reliable Sources). "It was incredibly soft. The friendliest interview I've seen since Keith Olbermann sat down with Obama," wrote Kurtz. He was... [TVNewser]

"Friendliest Interview I've Seen Since Keith Olbermann Sat Down With Obama" - Posted September 22, 2008
During Howard Kurtz' weekly online Q&A on Washingtonpost.com this morning, Kurtz was asked about last week's highly rated Sean Hannity interview with Gov. Sarah Palin (an issue also discussed during yesterday's Reliable Sources). "It was incredibly soft. The friendliest interview I've seen since Keith Olbermann sat down with Obama," wrote Kurtz. He was... [TVNewser]

Kurtz: Media Should "Trust But Verify," Not Assume Every Politician Lies - Posted September 16, 2008
Earlier today, Howard Kurtz held his weekly chat where he covered such issues as media bias during the primaries, John McCain's appearance on The View, and cynicism in the media. Some excerpts: Boston: Why is it bad for the primaries and conventions to be anchored by partisans? I mean, especially... [FishBowlDC]

New Yorker Column Short on Facts, Long on Attacks of ABC News - Posted September 15, 2008
The New Yorker's Steve Coll spends a column today blasting ABC News over a variety of issues relating to Charlie Gibson's interview with Gov. Sarah Palin. But the overriding theme — that ABC attempted to turn the interview into an entertainment event — appears factually incorrect. Describing ABC's promo of the sit-down... [TVNewser]

Hume: "I'd Like to Walk Away While I'm Still Doing Okay" - Posted September 5, 2008
Brit Hume finished his last convention as a Fox News anchor last night. The Washington Post's Howard Kurtz talks to the retiring newsman. "You work quite hard. I've got to be in there with my hands. I'm 65, for God's sake. I don't want to do all that stuff anymore," says... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted August 29, 2008
Meet the Press: Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) and a roundtable with presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, NBC's David Gregory, NBC's Andrea Mitchell, GOP strategist Mike Murphy and NBC's Kelly O'Donnell. Face The Nation: Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.) and former Hewlett-Packard Chairwoman Carly Fiorina and New... [FishBowlDC]

Howard Kurtz Facebook Update - Posted August 22, 2008
Howard Kurtz added 41 Facebook friends this week, bringing his total to 2,215. He also had a flury of status updates, which included: Howard has the latest: Obama campaigning in Ind. Sunday! It must be Bayh! Oh--his campaign says that's wrong. NEVER MIND> (Gawd this is so embarrassing). Howard is confident there will... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 08.20.08 - Posted August 20, 2008
Good morning Washington. A little college tear drops in memory of Leroi Moore. 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... [FishBowlDC]

Edwards Affair: ABC's Ross Followed The Money - Posted August 10, 2008
ABC's Brian Ross was a guest of Howard Kurtz' today on Reliable Sources. Ross talked about how the ABC News investigative unit was able to piece together the details that led to John Edwards admitting his affair with Rielle Hunter to ABC's Bob Woodruff on Friday. KURTZ: But would you have been... [TVNewser]

Howard Kurtz Facebook Update - Posted August 6, 2008
Howard Kurtz added a whopping 61 friends this week, bringing his total to 2,072. He also had three status updates, which included: Howard is eating Kansas City barbecue (hey, there have to be some perks to campaign travel). Howard is braving the heat and hitting the trail again. Howard is watching Obama and Sarkozy... [FishBowlDC]

Howard Kurtz Facebook Update - Posted August 6, 2008
Howard Kurtz added a whopping 61 friends this week, bringing his total to 2,072. He also had three status updates, which included: Howard is eating Kansas City barbecue (hey, there have to be some perks to campaign travel). Howard is braving the heat and hitting the trail again. Howard is watching Obama and Sarkozy... [FishBowlDC]

Kurtz: Post's Obama-Heavy Coverage Is "Indefensible" - Posted August 6, 2008
Earlier today, Howard Kurtz held his weekly chat where he covered such topics as his "whining" about media access to Presidential candidates, the Post's reaction to Bob Novak's retirement/cancer diagnosis, and the Post's coverage of the Presidential race. Some excerpts: Washington: Your column yesterday was one of the biggest whine... [FishBowlDC]

Bringing the Talking Points Story Full Circle - Posted July 29, 2008
The logical next stop in the Scott McClellan-talking points story that has developed further today is the place it all started — MSNBC's Hardball. Today Mike Barnicle, filling in for Chris Matthews, and his guests, Pat Buchanan and Joan Walsh, all agreed Bill O'Reilly was not getting talking points from the Bush... [TVNewser]

Bringing the Talking Points Story Full Circle - Posted July 29, 2008
The logical next stop in the Scott McClellan-talking points story that has developed further today is the place it all started — MSNBC's Hardball. Today Mike Barnicle, filling in for Chris Matthews, and his guests, Pat Buchanan and Joan Walsh, all agreed Bill O'Reilly was not getting talking points from the Bush... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 07.29.08 - Posted July 29, 2008
Good Morning Washington. Above, one of the magazines in Frank Luntz's collection. 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... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 07.28.08 - Posted July 28, 2008
Good morning Washington. At what D.C. restaurant/lounge was the above photo taken? Let us know. 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... [FishBowlDC]

Fox Biz Ratings: Improving with Time - Posted July 25, 2008
Howard Kurtz got his hands on the first public ratings for Fox Business Network. Fox Business Network is averaging 8,000 viewers during daytime hours, and 20,000 in prime time. CNBC, by contrast, is drawing an average of 284,000 viewers during the day and 191,000 in prime time. Kurtz calls the numbers a "modest... [TVNewser]

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]

Understanding the Standards - Posted July 23, 2008
Continuing the fallout from the Katie Couric CBS Evening News interview with Sen. John McCain last night, The Washington Post's Howard Kurtz has more on the answer in question. CBS News SVP Paul Friedman said in a statement: "The report was edited under extreme time constraints and one piece of tape was... [TVNewser]

McCain Spreads The Love - Posted July 22, 2008
As the mainstream media globetrots with Sen. Barack Obama (except for that one guy), the Sen. John McCain campaign put out a new ad starring...the mainstream media! Well actually two ads. On McCain's web site, he's asking people to vote which version is their favorite. The ads are essentially the same —... [TVNewser]

McCain Spreads The Love - Posted July 22, 2008
As the mainstream media globetrots with Sen. Barack Obama (except for that one guy), the Sen. John McCain campaign put out a new ad starring...the mainstream media! Well actually two ads. On McCain's web site, he's asking people to vote which version is their favorite. The ads are essentially the same —... [TVNewser]

Cablers Cover Rejected McCain Op-Ed - Posted July 21, 2008
One of the big topics of the day on the cable news channels is Drudge Report's story about the New York Times rejecting Sen. John McCain's proposed Op-Ed about Iraq. Fox News has Carl Cameron reporting the story, MSNBC's Chris Matthews talked about it on Hardball and Howard Kurtz gave his... [TVNewser]

Kurtz: Network Morning Shows Feel Guilty, Book McCain - Posted July 21, 2008
Earlier today, Howard Kurtz held his weekly chat where he covered such topics as press coverage of the presidential campaign, David Carr's new book, and downsizing at the Post. Some excerpts: Plymouth, Minn.: Hello. My question is, what does a candidate do when his opponent has hogged the entire (world)... [FishBowlDC]

Kurtz Hits Back At Remnick: "When you're playing with comedic fire, even smart New Yorkers can get burned." - Posted July 21, 2008
Earlier on FishbowlDC: "Remnick Takes On Blitzer, Kurtz" Said Howard Kurtz on CNN's "Reliable Sources" Sunday: Not everyone gets it. Not everyone is immersed in irony. See Kurtz's full (and let's hope final) take on the New Yorker cover after the jump, and read the full transcript on CNN.com ... [FishBowlDC]

Kurtz: Media "Covering Obama As If He Were Already President" - Posted July 21, 2008
Howard Kurtz and a Reliable Sources panel took on whether the media's coverage of Sen. Barack Obama's trip to the Middle East was fair. "The media in general, not just the networks, are, seem to me to be, covering Obama as if we already president," said Kurtz. National Review columnist David Frum gave... [TVNewser]

Carr's Time in D.C. - Posted July 21, 2008
A snippet from Howard Kurtz's profile of David Carr, which can be found in today's Washington Post: When he became editor of Washington City Paper in 1995, Carr, having grown up in "a land of white people who eat white food," says he found "Chocolate City" a mystery. He quickly stirred... [FishBowlDC]

Remnick Takes On Blitzer, Kurtz - Posted July 17, 2008
On Wednesday's "The Charlie Rose Show", New Yorker Editor David Remnick criticized local boys Howard Kurtz and Wolf Blitzer for their critiques of the New Yorker's controversial Obama cover: ... [FishBowlDC]

Remnick Takes On Blitzer, Kurtz - Posted July 17, 2008
On Wednesday's "The Charlie Rose Show", New Yorker Editor David Remnick criticized local boys Howard Kurtz and Wolf Blitzer for their critiques of the New Yorker's controversial Obama cover: ... [FishBowlDC]

Howard Kurtz Facebook Update - Posted July 17, 2008
Howard Kurtz added 46 Facebook friends this week, bringing his total to 1,951. He only had one status update, which was: Howard is done writing and ready for the vacation part of the vacation. If you'd like to add Howard as a friend, click here. Also, be sure to check out Fishbowl DC's... [FishBowlDC]

Howard Kurtz Facebook Update - Posted July 17, 2008
Howard Kurtz added 46 Facebook friends this week, bringing his total to 1,951. He only had one status update, which was: Howard is done writing and ready for the vacation part of the vacation. If you'd like to add Howard as a friend, click here. Also, be sure to check out Fishbowl DC's... [FishBowlDC]

Brit Hume to Step Down As Fox News Anchor - Posted July 15, 2008
Breaking: TVDecoder reports Brit Hume, 65, will be stepping down as anchor of the network's 6pmET program Special Report after the election, but will remain with the network. TVDecoder's Brian Stelter talked with "three people close" to Hume and reports: Mr. Hume, 65, has expressed an interest in "reducing his role"... [TVNewser]

Kurtz: Snow Was "Extraordinarily Decent Human Being" - Posted July 14, 2008
Earlier today, Howard Kurtz held his weekly chat where he covered such topics as the controversial cover of the New Yorker featuring Sen. Barack Obama, and, of course, the passing of Tony Snow. Some excerpts: Rolla, Mo.: Doesn't the New Yorker cover show how much they actually don't understand the very... [FishBowlDC]

Kurtz: Snow Was "Extraordinarily Decent Human Being" - Posted July 14, 2008
Earlier today, Howard Kurtz held his weekly chat where he covered such topics as the controversial cover of the New Yorker featuring Sen. Barack Obama, and, of course, the passing of Tony Snow. Some excerpts: Rolla, Mo.: Doesn't the New Yorker cover show how much they actually don't understand the very... [FishBowlDC]

CBS's Lara Logan Pregnant - Posted July 8, 2008
It's been quite a few weeks for Lara Logan. Having just been named CBS's chief foreign affairs correspondent, settling in to Washington, DC after years of reporting from war zones, and putting up with tabloid stories regarding her personal life comes the news that Logan is pregnant. The baby is due in... [TVNewser]

Kurtz: Russert Was A Top Political Analyst Of His Generation - Posted June 16, 2008
Earlier today, Howard Kurtz held his weekly chat that was understandably heavy on Tim Russert tributes and analysis. Some excerpts: Richmond, Va.: Tim Russert will be missed in so many ways. I went my first Sunday morning without him, and missed him terribly. Will NBC keep "Meet the Press" in its... [FishBowlDC]

Howard Kurtz Facebook Update - Posted June 13, 2008
Howard Kurtz added 34 Facebook friends this week, bringing his total to 1,795. He also had five status updates, which included: Howard is off the trail and out of the bubble. Howard is hangin' with Barack at a St. Louis hospital. Howard is awaiting Obama in Raleigh and it is freakin' hot. Howard is hitting... [FishBowlDC]

Kurtz: Post Dedicated Plenty Of Coverage To Libby And Rove - Posted June 3, 2008
Yesterday, Howard Kurtz held his weekly chat where he covered such topics as the "liberal media," revelations in Scott McClellan's book, and media coverage of the presidential campaign. Some excerpts: Somerdale, N.J.: Howie, yesterday on your show and today in your column, you inject the phrase "liberal media" into the discussion.... [FishBowlDC]

Howard Kurtz Facebook Update - Posted May 30, 2008
Howard Kurtz added 29 Facebook friends this week, bringing his total to 1,721. Despite the impressive friend-adding, however, he only had time for one status update, which was: Howard is wondering why he never got Scott McClellan to say anything remotely as interesting as this. If you'd like to add Howard as a... [FishBowlDC]

Kurtz: Papers Had "No Choice" But To Go Online - Posted May 27, 2008
Earlier today, Howard Kurtz held his weekly chat where he covered such issues as the Post's buy-out situation, ways newspapers can be more cost effective, and potential online revenue. Some excerpts: Baltimore MD: Howard: Glad you didn't take the buyout! But in reading your column about the Post's retrenchment, I was... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 04.15.08 - Posted April 15, 2008
Happy Tax Day Washington. Playbook tells us that "Patrick Henry, Ed's son, is 7." Here's your TV coverage of the Pope's visit. Here's the full text of Sen. John McCain's remarks to the AP annual meeting yesterday. Sen. Hillary Clinton speaks today. And be sure to check out TVNewser's ongoing coverage... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 04.07.08 - Posted April 7, 2008
Good morning Washington. Playbook tells us that Bloomberg's Billy McQuillen, "who provides 'adult' supervision to Catholic University's newspaper, is a birthday boy today.'" Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | WEST WING REPORTAGE | EVENTS | BOOKS | JOBS You think Monica... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 04.01.08 - Posted April 1, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's Justice Alito's bday, finally someone explains MoDo, Leon Harris likes baseball, The Deadline Club is out with its awards finalists, WRC's Vickie Burns is heading to WNBC in New York, it's the birthday of Redhead Fan Club favorite Jess Smith and don't forget to not fall for... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 03.25.08 - Posted March 25, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's Emily Lawrimore's birthday (Hat Tip: Playbook), the 2008 Dart Award Winners have been announced, Dana Priest and Anne Hull have won yet another award, yesterday was Monica Lewinsky's 34th birthday and on this day in 1634, the first colonists to Maryland found the settlement of St. Mary's... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 03.17.08 - Posted March 17, 2008
Happy St. Patrick's Day Washington. Sunday was Ellen McCarthy's birthday. Today is Tim Burger's and Mark Paustenbach's and Saturday was Jenny 8 Lee's. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | BOOKS | JOBS Email is your favorite way to communicate. REVOLVING DOOR Karen Hosler... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 02.28.08 - Posted February 28, 2008
Good morning Washington. On this day in 1991, the first Gulf War ended. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | BOOKS | JOBS You think the Obama/Muslim garb photo will have a negative affect on Obama's campaign. NEWSPAPERS In a release, The Education Writers Association (EWA) "announced... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 02.25.08 - Posted February 25, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | JOBS Most of you would prefer Barack Obama as an editor in the newsroom. Regarding the poll, a reader writes in, "i just voted for obama in your poll as the person i'd rather have... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 02.22.08 - Posted February 22, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | JOBS Most of you don't know a journo cheating on his/her spouse, but just barely. REVOLVING DOOR A reader tells us, "There has been no mention of the fact that Marilyn Thompson left the... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 02.19.08 - Posted February 19, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | BOOKS | JOBS The Oscars are your favorite awards show. REVOLVING DOOR A release announced, "Science News, the weekly magazine of the Society for Science & the Public, has named Jonathan Oleisky its new... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 01.22.08 - Posted January 22, 2008
Good morning Washington. Eleven years ago today, the Senate confirmed Madeleine Albright as secretary of state. And it's Diane Lane's birthday! (Hat Tip: MicCheckRadio). See more after the jump.... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 01.09.08 - Posted January 9, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | JOBS You think the Clinton campaign is the least journo-friendly. NEWSPAPERS The Chicago Sun-Times reports, "Sun-Times Media Group said Friday it is contemplating as many as 35 layoffs of Chicago Newspaper Guild newsroom staffers within the next four weeks.... [FishBowlDC]

Morning More Like Noon Reading List, 01.04.08 - Posted January 4, 2008
Good morning Washington. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | JOBS We blame Iowa for the delay. REVOLVING DOOR Washington Post reported yesterday, "Discovery Communications will announce today that company veteran Mark Hollinger will be promoted to the newly created job of chief operating... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 12.20.07 - Posted December 20, 2007
Good morning Washington. On this day in 2002, Sen. Trent Lott resigned as Senate Majority Leader. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | REVOLVING DOOR | JOBS You think card games are "much fun." NEWSPAPERS A reader wonders, "Where did the Washington Times Christmas tree go? It... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 12.18.07 - Posted December 18, 2007
Good morning Washington. Don Rumsfeld resigned a year ago today and Brad Pitt, Keith Richards and Christina Aguilera all turn a year older today. (Hat tip: MicCheckRadio) Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | RADIO | WEST WING REPORTAGE | REVOLVING DOOR | JOBS You think it is harder... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 12.03.07 - Posted December 2, 2007
Good morning Washington. It's Julianne Moore's birthday today, which means it's a great day, and, amazingly, it falls only one week after Freckle Pride Day. You think J-school is a waste of time. NEWSPAPERS Can you answer CQ's Political Trivia for Nov. 30? "The Association of Alternative Newsweeklies announced ... that Northwestern University's Medill School... [FishBowlDC]

Party Photos: Edelman Celebrates Kurtz - Posted November 26, 2007
Recently, Edelman hosted a party for Howard Kurtz and his latest book, "Reality Show." ... [FishBowlDC]

Raddatz Gets Kurtz'd - Posted November 12, 2007
It sorta makes sense that Howard Kurtz used his Veterans Day column to profile someone who's spent so much time covering war in recent years: ABC's Martha Raddatz. Raddatz has a knack for showing up at the right moment. Although she is a White House correspondent, she has also made 14 trips... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 11.07.07 - Posted November 7, 2007
Good morning Washington. You think journos make good dinner guests, or is it that they make better dinner guests than your family? An ABC release announced, "'World News with Charles Gibson' was the most-watched evening newscast among Total Viewers, Households, and Adults 25-54 for the week of October 29-November 2. Averaging 8.57... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 11.06.07 - Posted November 6, 2007
Good morning Washington. Eventually, you want to have kids. News University is hosting, The Electronic Election: Covering the 2008 Vote: A NewsU/Poynter Webinar on November 14. Register here. Poynter Online reports, "NewAssignment.Net, the professional-amateur (pro-am) journalism effort spearheaded by NYU prof Jay Rosen, has a new project underway -- and they need beat... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 11.01.07 - Posted November 1, 2007
Good morning Washington. This is the longest Morning Reading List in FishbowlDC history. You think Tim Russert should be The Joker. ABC announced, "During a week dominated by news of the fires in Southern California, 'World News with Charles Gibson' was the #1 evening newscast among Total Viewers, Households and Adults 25-54. For... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 10.02.07 - Posted October 2, 2007
Good morning Washington. It is almost unanimous. You think Les Kinsolving is "A total pain who's become a joke" "Yuille Moves to CBS News" An NBC release announced, "NBC's 'Meet the Press with Tim Russert' reached a ratings milestone as the nation's No. 1 Sunday morning public affairs program, winning its 10th consecutive season... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 09.19.07 - Posted September 19, 2007
Good morning Washington. An ABC release announced, "ABC's 'World News with Charles Gibson' extended its run as the #1 evening newscast last week, winning among Total Viewers, Households, and Adults 25-54 for the nineteenth time in twenty-one weeks. The ABC broadcast averaged 7.70 million Total Viewers and a 1.9/8 among Adults 25-54,... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 08.07.07 - Posted August 7, 2007
Good morning Washington. FairVote's is holding an Upgrade Democracy video contest and inviting you to a short video answering the question: "If you could change anything you wanted about elections, what would our democracy look like?" For more info, click here. New York Post reports, "Time Warner's weak second-quarter results prompted Pali... [FishBowlDC]

Olbermann: "Not A Snake-Oil Salesman" - Posted July 23, 2007
The Washington Post's Howard Kurtz asks, "Can a cable host who regularly bashes Bush be tough on the Democrats?" After all, Keith Olbermann does frequently challenge the President during his "Special Comments" on Countdown. What say Keith? "Fortunately, I'm a journalist who does periodic commentary, and not a... [TVNewser]

Olbermann: "Not A Snake-Oil Salesman" - Posted July 23, 2007
The Washington Post's Howard Kurtz asks, "Can a cable host who regularly bashes Bush be tough on the Democrats?" After all, Keith Olbermann does frequently challenge the President during his "Special Comments" on Countdown. What say Keith? "Fortunately, I'm a journalist who does periodic commentary, and not a... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 07.16.07 - Posted July 16, 2007
Good morning Washington. The Weekly Pew News Interest Index shows, "In the news last week, the war in Iraq and the investigation into the London and Glasgow car bombs were the most closely followed stories." From Carol Joynt's blog, she writes, "Email to me today from Deborah Jeane Palfry, the 'DC Madam.' Make... [FishBowlDC]

Looks Like Scarborough Has Got The Gig - Posted July 2, 2007
From Howard Kurtz: MSNBC executives have decided that Scarborough is the next Don Imus -- not that anyone could replace Imus -- and are finalizing the details for "Morning Joe" to permanently take over the 6-to-9 morning slot. The network this week is removing the "Scarborough Country" name from his old 9... [FishBowlDC]

Silverstein Goes Undercover - Posted June 25, 2007
Howard Kurtz takes a look at Harper's Ken Silverstein, and how he went underground to report a story: Ken Silverstein says he lied, deceived and fabricated to get the story. But it was worth it, he insists. Those on the receiving end don't agree. As Washington editor of Harper's magazine, Silverstein posed as Kenneth... [FishBowlDC]

Robbed At The Mirror Awards - Posted June 14, 2007
Andersen, Auletta, Kurtz also shut out The first annual Mirror Awards were presented at a Meredith Vieira-hosted luncheon today at the W hotel in Midtown, and our mediabistro.com mothership — a finalist in the media information services category — lost to HealthNewsReview.org. In other words, we were robbed. Still, we weren't the only... [FishBowlNY]

Washington City Paper Weighs In On Waas - Posted May 17, 2007
It's long been known that the Washington City Paper has been working on an extensive piece on Murray Waas (Howard Kurtz mentioned the piece here and Waas wrote about it on the Huffington Post). An initial glance indicates that the City Paper may have dedicated their entire issue to Murray Waas. We... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 05.04.07 - Posted May 4, 2007
Good morning Washington. Overwhelmingly, you would not wear a yellow "Tony Snow" bracelet as a reporter covering the White House. "House Radio and TV Gallery Director Tina Tate Leaves for the Newseum" Did you enjoy World Press Freedom Day yesterday? An NBC release announced that "Meet the Press with Tim Russert" was "the top-rated Sunday... [FishBowlDC]

Is TMZDC Out For The Count? - Posted April 24, 2007
Today, Howard Kurtz writes up a piece that's been on all of our minds lately: Where the heck is TMZDC? First, there was all the buzz. Then, crickets. Then, no big WHCA plans. From Kurtz's piece: "We haven't found the right people to work on it or the right mix of stories," said a TMZ... [FishBowlDC]

Will Other Washingtonians Say "No" To "Imus"? - Posted April 11, 2007
MediaMatters has the comprehensive list of Imus guests for 2007, including such Washingtonians as Howard Fineman, Tim Russert, Andrea Mitchell, David Brooks, Mary Matalin, Bob Schieffer, Chris Matthews, Judy Woodruff, Jim Lehrer, Evan Thomas, Pat Buchanan, Chris Wallace, Paul Begala, Howard Kurtz, David Shuster, Thomas Friedman, George Stephanopoulos, Kelly O'Donnell, Jim... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 04.02.07 - Posted April 2, 2007
Good morning Washington. The amount of money you would actually pay for a Gridiron Dinner ticket is $0. Ouch. We're going to start working for Lockhart Steele. Who's stealing CDs from Voice of America's library?!? A history of radio April Fools Day pranks. Washingtonians toast the engagement of Anne Schroeder and Luke Mullins. "XM-Sirius Debate Comes Down... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash, 03.20.07 - Posted March 20, 2007
Picking the next president is easier than picking the NCAA College Basketball Champ. "NPR Files For Streaming-Royalty Rehearing" Michael Murphy joins Fox News Channel's Washington bureau as the Senior Manager of Media Relations. He was formerly an account supervisor at Ketchum Public Relations in DC. Congrats to The Hill for scoring some front-page... [FishBowlDC]

All Libby, All The Time... - Posted March 7, 2007
We won't even dare try to summarize all of the Libby coverage this morning (for that, go here). Howard Kurtz chimes in and has this to say: The case, in which special prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald forced journalists to testify by using the threat of prison, was also a setback for media arguments that... [FishBowlDC]

Brian Williams: 'A Reporter, Not A Cowboy' - Posted March 5, 2007
Brian Williams is in Iraq. "The decision to come here was mine." Bono is apparently not with him. Good line from NBC News president Steve Capus, lifted from his exchange with "Howie" Kurtz on CNN's Reliable Sources over the weekend: KURTZ: Steve, did you have any reservations about sending your anchor into a... [FishBowlNY]

Taking Out The Trash, 03.02.07 - Posted March 2, 2007
Leading today's caption contest so far is "Wait... I keep getting this wrong - so first you mix in the polonium, then the sugar?" From Pew's Weekly News Interest Index: "Iraq remained the top news story last week, both in terms of public interest and news coverage. Anna Nicole Smith's death... [FishBowlDC]

Bob Woodruff Almost His Old Self - Posted February 26, 2007
ABC News this morning gave reporters a sneak peak of the documentary about Bob Woodruff's near-death and recovery and how his family -- as well as the other soldiers and Marines who've been through the same, usually with much less positive results -- have dealt with it. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)--... [TVNewser]

Laura Ellsworth Joins CNN - Posted February 9, 2007
From the release: CNN announced today that journalist Laura Ellsworth has joined the network as senior producer of the media criticism program Reliable Sources. The announcement was made by Lucy Spiegel, vice president and senior executive producer of CNN’s weekend public affairs programs. Ellsworth was most recently the executive producer... [FishBowlDC]

"Ignoring Style can be dangerous" - Posted February 9, 2007
Howard Kurtz pays tribute to himself for his moment in the spotlight yesterday. The evidence is in: Ignoring Style can be dangerous. The Lewis "Scooter" Libby trial was briefly thrown into a tizzy yesterday after a juror notified the judge that she had seen my article on Tim Russert's Wednesday testimony. Federal marshals are... [FishBowlDC]

Politico And Disclosure - Posted February 8, 2007
In Ryan Grim's story today about the anti-drug campaign program of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, the Politico includes this interesting disclosure: Ryan Grim, who wrote today's story on the anti-drug campaign program of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), previously worked for the... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash, 02.01.07 - Posted February 1, 2007
Seems PR professionals are the best lovers, and one reader tells us why: "It goes without saying that PR people are better lovers. We are adaptable, we have mastered the art of addressing multiple needs at once, we are adventurious, curious, and generally enthusiastic and high-energy individuals. Really...everyone should want to... [FishBowlDC]

New Rocketboomer Doesn't Envy Journos In Second Life - Posted January 29, 2007
Joanne Colan, a.k.a Amanda Congdon's replacement at Rocketboom, gave Howard Kurtz her thoughts on Sunday's edition of CNN's Reliable Sources: KURTZ: Well, Second Life must be a big deal, because Reuters now has a full-time correspondent covering this virtual world. But I'm wondering if you see more journalists and more... [FishBowlNY]

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

Taking Out The Trash, 01.24.07 - Posted January 24, 2007
What?! You didn't watch? Well I guess that means you need us to tell you that 20% of you were right: he wore a blue tie. An ABC release announces that "World News with Charles Gibson" placed first among women 25-54 for the week of January 15-19, marking the 10th straight week... [FishBowlDC]

Separated At Birth: Armstrong Williams - Posted January 10, 2007
Armstrong Williams is this week's Separated at Birth. According to MyHeritage.com's nifty face recognition database: Williams... (AP Photo) ...looks like, Spike Lee? Harry Truman? And, thanks to a reader's keen eye, Bob Barr? (Photo Credit) Did you miss our earlier Separateds? Or just want to see them again? Check out Howard Kurtz, Tony Kornheiser, John Harris, Len Downie, David... [FishBowlDC]