Matt Cooper

Morning Reading List 10.01.09 - Posted October 1, 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. mediabistro's Laurel Touby is going on a six-month sabbatical to travel the world- and blog about it, of course- but not before a FishbowlNY "exit... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC Class of 2009: Early Projections - Posted September 2, 2009
Most Likely to be a Headline After all these years, Cox still rocks your socks. Air America's Ana Marie Cox is devastating the competition with almost 60% of the vote. Most Ambitious Early projections show that this one is going to come down to ABC golden boy, Jake Tapper and boy... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC Class of 2009: Early Projections - Posted September 2, 2009
Most Likely to be a Headline After all these years, Cox still rocks your socks. Air America's Ana Marie Cox is devastating the competition with almost 60% of the vote. Most Ambitious Early projections show that this one is going to come down to ABC golden boy, Jake Tapper and boy... [FishBowlDC]

Klass Klown: Vote Now for FishbookDC's 2009 "Class Clown" - Posted September 2, 2009
FishbookDC's Class Klown of 2009 - Vote Away!(online surveys) ... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC: Remaining Candidates Revealed - Posted September 1, 2009
Cutest Couple CNN's Dana Bash & John King Examiner's Kiki Ryan & Bloomberg's Tim Burger Bloomberg's Julianna Goldman & MSNBC's David Shuster Politico's Vandeharris CBS' Bob Schieffer & Kaylee Hartung NPR's Geoff Bennett & People/HuffPo's Beth Perry WaPo's Mary Ann Akers and Newsweek's Mike Isikoff Roll Call's Elizabeth Brotherton & TWT's Sonny Bunch CQ-RC... [FishBowlDC]

FishbookDC: Remaining Candidates Revealed - Posted September 1, 2009
Cutest Couple CNN's Dana Bash & John King Examiner's Kiki Ryan & Bloomberg's Tim Burger Bloomberg's Julianna Goldman & MSNBC's David Shuster Politico's Vandeharris CBS' Bob Schieffer & Kaylee Hartung NPR's Geoff Bennett & People/HuffPo's Beth Perry WaPo's Mary Ann Akers and Newsweek's Mike Isikoff Roll Call's Elizabeth Brotherton & TWT's Sonny Bunch CQ-RC... [FishBowlDC]

Remembering Russert: DC And Beyond Reflect - Posted June 15, 2009
This past Saturday marked the one year anniversary of the death of Tim Russert. The journalism icon was remembered this weekend throughout DC and beyond- with tributes in his hometown newspaper, The Buffalo News, on NBC by his former colleagues, and also by his former competitors. "Meet the Press" anchor David... [FishBowlDC]

Matt Cooper Joins The Atlantic|Fox News' Father-Son Team|Jazz Times In Trouble|Glenn O'Brien Leaves Interview|Bonnier's Rapid Growth Surprising In Tough Times - Posted June 9, 2009
FishbowlDC: Former Portfolio staffer Matt Cooper recently got a new gig at The Atlantic but is maintaining his title as editor-at-large for TalkingPointsMemo.com. TVNewser: Peter Doocy, a recent grad and son of Fox & Friends host Steve Doocy, is joining Fox News. Folio: Jazz Times has ceased publication but may not be completely... [FishBowlNY]

Cooper Pulling Double-Duty at TPM & The Atlantic - Posted June 9, 2009
Earlier today, Politico's Michael Calderone reported that TPM's Matt Cooper took a new gig at The Atlantic: Matt Cooper, who recently lost his job at Portfolio when the magazine closed and took a reduced role at Talking Points Memo, now has a new gig: he's writing for The Atlantic's politics page. True. But... [FishBowlDC]

Julie Mason For WHCA Board Campaign Begins... On Facebook - Posted June 4, 2009
The campaign for the Examiner's Julie Mason for WHCA board has just begun... on Facebook. The group already has 195 members, including Rick Klein, Joe Curl, Mike Memoli, Matt Cooper and Lizzie O'Leary. According to a posting by Mason on the group's wall tonight, her platform includes: "Afternoon cocktail cart, South Lawn... [FishBowlDC]

Julie Mason For WHCA Board Campaign Begins... On Facebook - Posted June 4, 2009
The campaign for the Examiner's Julie Mason for WHCA board has just begun... on Facebook. The group already has 195 members, including Rick Klein, Joe Curl, Mike Memoli, Matt Cooper and Lizzie O'Leary. According to a posting by Mason on the group's wall tonight, her platform includes: "Afternoon cocktail cart, South Lawn... [FishBowlDC]

Newspapers, Bloat Behind Portfolio's Demise? - Posted April 29, 2009
Rumors of problems at Portfolio began long before the Conde Nast business magazine folded Monday. Media watchers have been obsessively analyzing Portfolio's every move since the title launched in April 2007 and much of the criticism has focused on editor-in-chief Joanne Lipman. Observers say Lipman, who came to Portfolio by way... [FishBowlNY]

Awards, Panel & DC Journo A-Listers At The Week's Opinion Awards - Posted April 28, 2009
There were more than plenty DC journos on hand last night at the St. Regis Hotel to see David Axelrod introduce David Brooks as The Week's Columnist of the Year Award. The dinner was emceed by The Week's Washington editor-at-large Margaret Carlson and Axelrod was the guest speaker. "You're what the... [FishBowlDC]

Awards, Panel & DC Journo A-Listers At The Week's Opinion Awards - Posted April 28, 2009
There were more than plenty DC journos on hand last night at the St. Regis Hotel to see David Axelrod introduce David Brooks as The Week's Columnist of the Year Award. The dinner was emceed by The Week's Washington editor-at-large Margaret Carlson and Axelrod was the guest speaker. "You're what the... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 04.28.09 - Posted April 28, 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 99 covering the Obama administration and week 13 for us. What we know and what we're reading this Tuesday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV... [FishBowlDC]

Breaking: Portfolio Folds - Posted April 27, 2009
Portfolio magazine, the two-year-old Conde Nast business monthly, has folded as of this morning. Thus far, there's been no official word on whether Web site Portfolio.com will live on in any capacity, but it's not looking likely, as there's no mention of future plans for the site in an early report... [FishBowlNY]

We Laughed With Some, Laughed At Others - Posted April 6, 2009
Mother Jones Washington Bureau Chief David Corn was the first brave soul to take the stage. Friday at the National Press Club, a dozen of brave DC journos took to the stage for Commedia Dell Media presented by Reporters Without Borders. The line-up: NPR's Jamila Bey, Conde Nast's Matt Cooper, Mother... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash - Posted April 1, 2009
What we almost missed today... • Commedia dell Media, coming to a Press Club near you. Check out Conde Nast's Matt Cooper, radio personality Jamila Bey, Bloomberg's Scott Lanman, Mother Jones' David Corn, UPI's Shaun Waterman, McClatchy's Nancy Youssef, US News' Anna Mulrine, WUSA's Mike Walter, and WaPo's Delphine Schrank exercise their... [FishBowlDC]

Taking Out The Trash - Posted April 1, 2009
What we almost missed today... • Commedia dell Media, coming to a Press Club near you. Check out Conde Nast's Matt Cooper, radio personality Jamila Bey, Bloomberg's Scott Lanman, Mother Jones' David Corn, UPI's Shaun Waterman, McClatchy's Nancy Youssef, US News' Anna Mulrine, WUSA's Mike Walter, and WaPo's Delphine Schrank exercise their... [FishBowlDC]

Book Bash for Summer Rayne Oakes' "style, naturally" - Posted March 27, 2009
Last night, journos and fashionistas came together for the launch of Summer Rayne Oakes' first book, "style, naturally." Held at the home of Juleanna Glover, the posh party packed in quite a few media folk including Matt Cooper, Stephanie Green, Jackie Kucinich, Patrick Gavin, Liz Glover, Rachel Cothran, Jayne Sandman,Jonathan... [FishBowlDC]

Book Bash for Summer Rayne Oakes' "style, naturally" - Posted March 27, 2009
Last night, journos and fashionistas came together for the launch of Summer Rayne Oakes' first book, "style, naturally." Held at the home of Juleanna Glover, the posh party packed in quite a few media folk including Matt Cooper, Stephanie Green, Jackie Kucinich, Patrick Gavin, Liz Glover, Rachel Cothran, Jayne Sandman,Jonathan... [FishBowlDC]

Kurtz on Off-the-Record Discussions and Network Interviews with the President - Posted March 24, 2009
A few interesting items in Howie Kurtz's online WaPo chat yesterday, Critiquing the Press: Washington, D.C.: When Walter Pincus revealed off-record discussions between Josh Block and three reporters, did he rat out any of his Post colleagues? Intelligence Pick Blames 'Israel Lobby' For Withdrawal (Post, March 12) If one reporter at the... [FishBowlDC]

How Funny Is Matt Cooper? Almost Time to Find Out at Commedia dell Media - Posted March 12, 2009
Tickets are now on sale for Commedia dell Media Friday, April 3rd at the National Press Club. The line-up includes Matt Cooper, David Corn, Nancy Youssef, Mark Hosenball, Jamila Bey, Mike Walter, and a half dozen or so more. From the release (because they can explain this ridiculous, great event much better... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 01.22.09 - Posted January 22, 2009
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

TPM Launches New Blog, Hires Matt Cooper - Posted January 19, 2009
TPM has announced it is launching a new political blog, TPMDC.com, which they describe as "successor to TPM Election Central." Matt Cooper, formerly of The New York Times, Newsweek, etc. and currently a contributing editor at Portfolio, where he will continue, has been hired to cover the White House and... [FishBowlNY]

Conde Nast Portfolio's Breakfast Panel - Posted November 20, 2008
This morning, Conde Nast Portfolio magazine hosted a swank Panel/Breakfast at the 21 Club. The topic: The Market's Future: What's Next for the Economy. Speakers: John Cassidy, Contributing Editor, Matt Cooper, Washington Editor, Jesse Eisinger, Senior Writer. Editor in Chief, Joanne Lipman moderated. Attendees included: Mort Zuckerman, Peggy Siegal, Rick Lazio, Felicia... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Reading List, 11.10.08 - Posted November 10, 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]

Portfolio Changes Skip DC - Posted October 31, 2008
Lots of coverage today about Portfolio magazine's recent woes, but a spokesperson tells FishbowlDC that any internal changes won't affect anything in Washington, where Matt Cooper resides and writes for the magazine.... [FishBowlDC]

Laughing it Up With 23/6 - Posted August 27, 2008
23/6 the Huffington Post off-shoot that of late has been giving the Onion a run for its money, hosted a comedy hour upstairs at the Big Tent following Hillary Clinton's keynote address last night. Featured performers included Portfolio's Matt Cooper (who does a mean John McCain impression), the Barely Political... [FishBowlNY]

Laughing it Up With 23/6 - Posted August 27, 2008
23/6 the Huffington Post off-shoot that of late has been giving the Onion a run for its money, hosted a comedy hour upstairs at the Big Tent following Hillary Clinton's keynote address last night. Featured performers included Portfolio's Matt Cooper (who does a mean John McCain impression), the Barely Political... [FishBowlNY]

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]

Time's Tentacles Still Torment... - Posted October 18, 2007
Page 23 in today's Politico labels Matt Cooper as being from Time not Portfolio...... [FishBowlDC]

Exit Chris Albrecht, Enter Who Exactly? - Posted May 10, 2007
Chris Albrecht's departure from HBO opens up a nice gig for some one. Jon Fine speculates that Matt Blank might want to leave Showtime. Or would Colin Callendar want a bigger job than HBO's original movies? Kurt Andersen was eerily prescient when he wrote about HBO's chief stumbling block being its own... [FishBowlLA]

Party Photos: Portfolio Magazine Launch - Posted May 1, 2007
DC's Party Set travelled to The Palm last night to toast the launch of Portfolio magazine (and their D.C. face: Matt Cooper). ... [FishBowlDC]

"Valerie, Scooter, and Me" - Posted April 17, 2007
Matt Cooper discusses his involvement in the Valerie Plame leak case in the inaugural issue of Portfolio. ... [FishBowlDC]

Should Portfolio Allow Matthew Cooper to Write About Hillary? - Posted March 19, 2007
We're still a tantalizing 37 days away from the launch of Condé Nast's multimillion-dollar business magazine Portfolio, yet there may already be a controversy brewing. Matt Cooper, the former Time magazine writer who, along with Valerie Plame, was a central figure in the CIA leak case and Scooter Libby trial, is... [FishBowlNY]

Taking Out The Trash, 02.02.07 - Posted February 2, 2007
This is the one time of year commercials get some love. C-SPAN reports that New York Times Baghdad correspondent John Burns confirms that he'll remain in Iraq until mid-summer before moving to London to become bureau chief. Burns confirmed it during a taping of Q & A on Friday. In his online... [FishBowlDC]