Mike Huckabee

Reporters Shouted Down During Values Voter Summit - Posted September 18, 2009
Brian Mooar, who reports for NBC's affiliate news service and often appears on MSNBC, was doing a live shot from the Values Voter Summit in Washington, DC this afternoon. And it did not go over well with some of the participants who were sitting nearby trying to listen to the speakers.... [TVNewser]

Mike Huckabee: "I'm Not Ruling Anything Out For The Future" - Posted August 5, 2009
FNC "Huckabee" host Mike Huckabee is profiled by MarketWatch's Jon Friedman today. Excerpts: • Whether he plans to run for President again, in 2012: "Not right now," the former Arkansas governor says. "I'm loving what I'm doing with Fox, and I don't know what the future is. I'm not ruling anything out... [TVNewser]

Mike Huckabee: "I'm Not Ruling Anything Out For The Future" - Posted August 5, 2009
FNC "Huckabee" host Mike Huckabee is profiled by MarketWatch's Jon Friedman today. Excerpts: • Whether he plans to run for President again, in 2012: "Not right now," the former Arkansas governor says. "I'm loving what I'm doing with Fox, and I don't know what the future is. I'm not ruling anything out... [TVNewser]

Politics Mag Lands Huckabee and Rendell as Guest Editors - Posted July 14, 2009
FishbowlDC obtained an internal memo from Politics Publisher Jordan Lieberman, announcing the debut of Mike Huckabee and Edward Rendell as guest editors for the mag. Lieberman's memo below: Team, Exciting news... Campaigns & Elections' Politics magazine will soon host Governors Huckabee and Rendell as guest editors of two upcoming... [FishBowlDC]

Sarah Palin's Resignation Catches Media Off Guard - Posted July 6, 2009
It's a classic technique: dump bad news late in the day on a Friday and hope the news media and the public mostly ignore it. Bonus points if it's a holiday weekend. Double bonus for a summer holiday weekend. We kept one eye on Twitter all day on Friday, waiting for some... [FishBowlNY]

CNN and FNC Go Wall-To-Wall With Iran Protest Coverage - Posted June 20, 2009
After last weekend's criticism over a lack of U.S. cable news coverage of the post-Iranian election protests, at least two of those networks - CNN and Fox News - have been going wall-to-wall with coverage today. CNN's Fredricka Whitfield anchored much of the afternoon coverage getting reports from correspondents Christiane Amanpour in... [TVNewser]

CNN and FNC Go Wall-To-Wall With Iran Protest Coverage - Posted June 20, 2009
After last weekend's criticism over a lack of U.S. cable news coverage of the post-Iranian election protests, at least two of those networks - CNN and Fox News - have been going wall-to-wall with coverage today. CNN's Fredricka Whitfield anchored much of the afternoon coverage getting reports from correspondents Christiane Amanpour in... [TVNewser]

CNN and FNC Go Wall-To-Wall With Iran Protest Coverage - Posted June 20, 2009
After last weekend's criticism over a lack of U.S. cable news coverage of the post-Iranian election protests, at least two of those networks - CNN and Fox News - have been going wall-to-wall with coverage today. CNN's Fredricka Whitfield anchored much of the afternoon coverage getting reports from correspondents Christiane Amanpour in... [TVNewser]

Happy Tax Day or Don't Flame Me Bro - Posted April 15, 2009
Protesting about government spending during war time used to be just for hippies. Change we can believe in. Twitter just got nasty. Really nasty. It just became like the rest of the Internet. Twitter has erupted because of the teabagging protests organized by Dick Armey. Oh dear. So many many dick jokes -... [FishBowlLA]

Rick Warren Absent From This Week, Huckabee - Posted April 13, 2009
Pastor Rick Warren was supposed to appear on ABC's This Week and FNC's "Huckabee" this weekend, in interviews set to tape Saturday afternoon. But he pulled out of both due to "fatigue and exhaustion." This Week producers held out hope he may appear live at 9amET Sunday, but were told he was... [TVNewser]

FNC Takes Look Back at Campaign Trail - Posted March 8, 2009
Greta Van Susteren hosts "Assignment: Campaign Trail" today — an hour-long special giving a behind-the-scenes look at covering the 2008 presidential campaign. It airs at 2pm and 11pmET. Interviewed in the special are Carl Cameron, Major Garrett, Mike Huckabee and more. The special also looks at the technology FNC used on the campaign... [TVNewser]

Preaching To The Choir - Posted February 26, 2009
Fox News host Mike Huckabee addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) today, and took some shots at his competitors, reports Politico. "It's not MSNBC, but the MSBS channel," he said. "I'm in competition with the other cable networks, and one of them finally found religion," said Huckabee. "I call them the... [TVNewser]

Preaching To The Choir - Posted February 26, 2009
Fox News host Mike Huckabee addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) today, and took some shots at his competitors, reports Politico. "It's not MSNBC, but the MSBS channel," he said. "I'm in competition with the other cable networks, and one of them finally found religion," said Huckabee. "I call them the... [TVNewser]

Sunday Show Preview - Posted January 23, 2009
Meet the Press: National Economic Council Director Lawrence Summers, House Minority Leader John Boehner and a roundtable with New York Times' Thomas Friedman, NPR's Michele Norris and Weekly Standard's Stephen Hayes. This Week: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and a roundtable with former CEO of Hewlett-Packard Carly Fiorina, the New... [FishBowlDC]

Huckabee: "Katie Couric Was Extraordinarily Gentle" on Palin - Posted January 13, 2009
FNC host Mike Huckabee is profiled in this month's Esquire magazine by A.J. Jacobs, who follows the former presidential candidate through book tours, public appearances and his Fox News show. "He's the most likable politician I've ever met," writes Jacobs. "Here he is, one of the most conservative voices in a couple... [TVNewser]

Huckabee to Coulter: "Do You Think I'm Stupid?" - Posted January 12, 2009
Ann Coulter appeared this weekend on FNC's "Huckabee" and the former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee conducted one of the more contentious interviews he's had (which still means it was fairly mild for a Coulter interview). He started by playing some of Coulter's past statements about him, including "a stupid Christian," "they'd... [TVNewser]

FNC at 9pm: An End and a Beginning - Posted January 9, 2009
The final "Hannity & Colmes" airs tonight on Fox News at 9pmET, and for the first time in 12 years, a new program will air in the slot beginning on Monday. For tonight's final show, Mike Huckabee, John Kasich and Lanny Davis will appear as guests. Gary Sinise will also be on... [TVNewser]

The RNC, the Magic Negro and the LA Times - Posted December 31, 2008
In March, David Ehrenstein penned a piece in the LA Times titled "Obama the 'Magic Negro'". The term 'Magic Negro' comes from film criticism about the stock character commonly played by say Morgan Freeman. Wikipedia explains the phrase as 'a supporting, often mystical stock character in fiction who, by use of... [FishBowlLA]

Right-Wing Radio Promises More White Noise - Posted December 22, 2008
Brian Stelter, current NYT reporter, former TVNewser editor, has a piece about conservative radio's excitement at having a target back in the White House. Which means Rush Limbaugh will continue his denouncement of the 'mainstream media' like he's on a shortwave instead of being nationally broadcast to 3.58 million listeners. Anyway, Stelter reports... [FishBowlLA]

Huckabee Talks Host/Guest Relationship - Posted December 21, 2008
FNC host, author and former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is profiled by Kate O'Hare of Zap2It (appearing here in the Buffalo News). Huckabee describes the TV hosting job as "an experience that takes me full circle." O'Hare writes about the long list of liberal guests who have appeared on "Huckabee," including Richard Dreyfuss,... [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]

Huckabee Likes the Liberals — as Guests - Posted November 19, 2008
Mike Huckabee talks about his Fox News show in the Wall Street Journal today, and specifically about his affinity for liberal guests. "What I want to try and do is have people on who are 180 degrees from me," he tells Laura Meckler. "I take the word 'guest' and 'host' very seriously.... [TVNewser]

2008 Over, But Who's Next For Republicans? - Posted November 9, 2008
The election is only five days gone, but the Republicans (if you can ever believe anything that AOL posts) are already huddling to find a candidate to challenge Barack in 2012. A few names near the top of their list include Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich (remember him?) and... [FishBowlLA]

"Is The Line Separating News and Entertainment Not Blurry Enough?" - Posted November 8, 2008
Howard Rosenberg writes in the Los Angeles Times' about two of the new, and unique, programs on cable news: CNN's D.L. Hughley Breaks The News and FNC's Huckabee. Rosenberg says Hughley's show is "CNN's only acknowledged comedy," and writes about the "faux" and "legit" interviews that make up the show. "Hughley is... [TVNewser]

Huckabee Visits SNL, Talks Religion With Maher - Posted November 3, 2008
A tipster emailed yesterday afternoon asking, "What happened on Huckabee? None of the guests you said would be on were on," referring to this Thursday post which said guests on Huckabee would include Lorne Michaels, Bill Maher, Richard Dreyfuss and Kelsey Grammer. The program was preempted on Saturday at 8pmET by an... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: FNC, ABC, FBN... - Posted October 30, 2008
> Mike Huckabee interviews SNL EP Lorne Michaels and Bill Maher on his FNC program at 8pmET on Saturday. Also as guests — celebrities from opposite sides of the political spectrum, Richard Dreyfuss and Kelsey Grammer. > ABC's Charles Gibson interviews Sen. John McCain tomorrow in Ohio. Portions of the... [TVNewser]

It's Official: Joe the Plumber is Here to Stay - Posted October 30, 2008
We began counting how many minutes of fame Joe the Plumber had amassed in a post yesterday, but it appears there's no need to continue a running counter: Joe the Plumber now has a publicist, a record deal and more media appearances on the horizon. PRNewser's Joe Ciarallo talks to Joe's newly-named... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 10.24.08 - Posted October 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]

Just Another Day at the Office - Posted October 23, 2008
Well this is new. So, someone has decided to send a letter addressed to Glenn Beck of CNN Headline News (not anymore) to the mediabistro.com offices here at TVN HQ. The return address indicates it is clearly from Sen. Barack Obama. Anyway, inside we found a letter and a DVD, featuring a few... [TVNewser]

Former Presidential Candidate's "Extraordinary Opportunity" as TV Host - Posted October 22, 2008
In a presidential election cycle that often pitted press vs. politician, former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is an anomaly. He's gone from one-time GOP frontrunner to Fox News host. "To be able to do something at this level is an extraordinary privilege, and a great opportunity as well," Huckabee told... [TVNewser]

Joe The Plumber Tells Huckabee The Talk Show Host Media Worried About "Silly Things" - Posted October 19, 2008
On Mike Huckabee's new Fox News Channel show last night Samuel "Joe" Wurzelbacher, aka Joe the Plumber fired back at the reporters who've been looking in to his past. Including a Scottsdale Tribune's story that Wurzelbacher's Arizona driver's license was suspended in May, 2000, following nonpayment of a court-imposed fine for... [TVNewser]

Mike Huckabee and Financial Expert Chuck Norris Think the Wall St. Collapse Could be the Work of 'Economic Terrorists' - Posted October 12, 2008
Over at Eat the Press Rachel Sklar picks up on a "ridiculous...slanderous to potentially dangerous" episode of former Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee's new Fox show Huckabee. In one segment Huckabee speaks with noted financial expert Chuck Norris about how the recent collapse on Wall St may be due to "economic... [FishBowlNY]

Cavuto Special's Ratings Strong Again - Posted October 1, 2008
Just as last week, Neil Cavuto's two-hour FNC morning special on Saturday, this time dubbed "The Rescue Rumble," performed well last weekend. The 10amET-NoonET special drew a 2,047,000 Total Viewer average, which made it the 2nd most watched program of the weekend (behind FNC at 6pmET on Saturday). The 10-11amET hour was... [TVNewser]

Sorry Ratings Fans... - Posted September 30, 2008
It will be a little longer before you'll know how well Mike Huckabee's new FNC program performed. TVNewser is hearing last weekend's ratings are delayed, and Saturday's data may not be available until after 5pmET today. Sunday's could be released as late as tomorrow. We'll post as soon as we have.... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 09.29.08 - Posted September 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]

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]

On The Air With One Former and Two Current Candidates - Posted August 12, 2008
This Saturday CNN and Fox News Channel will air the Saddleback Presidential Forum hosted by Pastor Rick Warren. The two hour forum (8-10pmET) will be attended by Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama. The candidates will speak separately with the best-selling author and pastor on issues including compassion, faith, values and... [TVNewser]

On The Air With One Former and Two Current Candidates - Posted August 12, 2008
This Saturday CNN and Fox News Channel will air the Saddleback Presidential Forum hosted by Pastor Rick Warren. The two hour forum (8-10pmET) will be attended by Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama. The candidates will speak separately with the best-selling author and pastor on issues including compassion, faith, values and... [TVNewser]

After Brit Hume: Who Will Be the 6pm Host? - Posted July 16, 2008
With yesterday's news that longtime FNC anchor Brit Hume would be stepping away from the anchor desk, we got to thinking: who should be the next host of Special Report, or whatever show will be on at 6pmET on Fox News? The easy choice is Bret Baier, who is the main... [TVNewser]

Elder, Then Huckabee, Get Shot At Anchoring - Posted July 7, 2008
Several TVNewser tipsters asked who Larry Elder was, after he hosted "Showdown" on Fox News this weekend, premiering Saturday night at 8pmET. Elder hosts a daily radio show in Los Angeles. Hope no one got too attached to the trial show — we hear the program was most likely a one-time thing. But... [TVNewser]

Elder, Then Huckabee, Get Shot At Anchoring - Posted July 7, 2008
Several TVNewser tipsters asked who Larry Elder was, after he hosted "Showdown" on Fox News this weekend, premiering Saturday night at 8pmET. Elder hosts a daily radio show in Los Angeles. Hope no one got too attached to the trial show — we hear the program was most likely a one-time thing. But... [TVNewser]

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 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, 12.21.07 - Posted December 20, 2007
Good morning Washington. You don't plan on watching any college football games on New Years Day. And, this morning, Kiefer Sutherland celebrates his 41st birthday sober, and in jail. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | WEST WING REPORTAGE | REVOLVING DOOR | JOBS NEWSPAPERS E&P... [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, 11.14.07 - Posted November 14, 2007
Good morning Washington. You find NBC's Green Week theme journalistically troubling. An ABC release announced, "For the week of November 5-9, 'World News with Charles Gibson' won among Households (6.3/12) and tied for first place among the Adult 25-54 rating (2.3/9). Among Total Viewers, the ABC broadcast averaged 9.18 million, with just... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 10.08.07 - Posted October 8, 2007
Good morning Washington. This is a close one, but you would rather marry a hot poor person over an ugly millionaire. "Lynn Cheney Profiled by CBS Reporter Whose Husband is Her Literary Rep" It was one year ago last week that R.W. Apple passed away. An NBC release announced, "According to Nielsen Media Research... [FishBowlDC]

Matthews, Armstrong To Host Presidential Forum - Posted July 25, 2007
Lance Armstrong and Chris Matthews are teaming up to make sure the candidates for president don't forget to, in Armstrong's words, "discuss the No. 1 killer in this country:" cancer. It's part of the two-day Livestrong Presidential Cancer Forum to be held in Cedar Rapids, IA. Matthews and Armstrong will... [TVNewser]

Matthews, Armstrong To Host Presidential Forum - Posted July 25, 2007
Lance Armstrong and Chris Matthews are teaming up to make sure the candidates for president don't forget to, in Armstrong's words, "discuss the No. 1 killer in this country:" cancer. It's part of the two-day Livestrong Presidential Cancer Forum to be held in Cedar Rapids, IA. Matthews and Armstrong will... [TVNewser]

Taking Out The Trash, 03.19.07 - Posted March 19, 2007
Most of your brackets are already broken. Stupid Duke. More on AssignmentZero. "For Bookstores, a Real Page-Turner: Digital or Paper? Take Your Pick." Look out Morning Edition... Deb Howell on "What Riled Readers Last Week." "Radio Deal Could Face Technical Difficulties: XM, Sirius Systems Already Strained" Roll Call and Gallery Watch's CongressNow debuts today. From a tipster:... [FishBowlDC]