Mike Memoli

Friends and Colleagues Fete Embeds' Palin Book - Posted November 6, 2009
Former campaign embeds Scott Conroy and Shushannah Walshe's book on Sarah Palin is out this week, and friends and colleagues feted the CBS reporter and former Fox reporter at last night's DC book signing and party. Conroy and Walshe signed books and read an excerpt to a crowd at Borders downtown. They... [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]

Who's Betsy Cline? - Posted October 14, 2009
We gave CNN's Dana Bash a shout-out last week when the congressional correspondent chased down Sen. John Ensign from his office, down the hall and across the street. Meet Betsy Cline, a desk assistant in NBC's Washington bureau who scored this get with Rep. Charlie Rangel, earning her some airtime on... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 08.24.09 - Posted August 24, 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 Mike Memoli, who celebrated yesterday, Major Garrett and David Gregory. It is Restaurant Week in DC! What hot spots are you hitting... [FishBowlDC]

Pool Report: Karen Leigh's Going Away to Cambodia Party - Posted August 21, 2009
In case you haven't already heard, Bloomberg's Karen Leigh is ditching DC and the White House for Phnom Penh. Press corps friends gathered at Stetson's last night to send her off to Cambodia... Bonney Kapp, Mike Memoli, Christina Bellantoni, Athena Jones, Lizzie O'Leary, Heidi Przybyla, Kristen Jensen, Kim Chipman, Phil Elliott, Jeff... [FishBowlDC]

Pool Report: Karen Leigh's Going Away to Cambodia Party - Posted August 21, 2009
In case you haven't already heard, Bloomberg's Karen Leigh is ditching DC and the White House for Phnom Penh. Press corps friends gathered at Stetson's last night to send her off to Cambodia... Bonney Kapp, Mike Memoli, Christina Bellantoni, Athena Jones, Lizzie O'Leary, Heidi Przybyla, Kristen Jensen, Kim Chipman, Phil Elliott, Jeff... [FishBowlDC]

Bloomberg's Karen Leigh Packs DC Bags for Cambodia - Posted August 19, 2009
Bloomberg's Karen Leigh is "trading in golf pool and helo landings for the splendors of Phnom Penh." She'll still be working for Bloomberg, and additionally the Cambodia Daily, just now in the home country of Maddox Pitt. FBDC caught up with Leigh as she packs her bags for a big move... [FishBowlDC]

QOTD: Robert Gibbs - Posted August 3, 2009
"It's the president's birthday, and Chuck E. Cheese was booked." -White House press secretary Robert Gibbs, on the President's Senate luncheon tomorrow. (h/t Mike Memoli on Twitter)... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 06.19.09 - Posted June 19, 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. Tonight's the Radio & TV Correspondents Association Dinner. Scroll down FBDC for all the dets. What we know and what we're reading this Friday morning... NEWSPAPERS... [FishBowlDC]

The Atlantic Names Top 30 Washington Insiders on Twitter - Posted June 17, 2009
Who are the top Washington insiders to follow on Twitter? The Atlantic released a list of their 30 picks today. Mike Allen Blogger, Politico Marc Ambinder Politics Editor, The Atlantic Chris Cillizza Blogger, Washington Post: "The Fix" Ana Marie Cox National Correspondent, Air America radio John Dickerson Chief Political Correspondent, Slate Patrick Gavin Writer, Politico Newt Gingrich Former Speaker... [FishBowlDC]

The Atlantic Names Top 30 Washington Insiders on Twitter - Posted June 17, 2009
Who are the top Washington insiders to follow on Twitter? The Atlantic released a list of their 30 picks today. Mike Allen Blogger, Politico Marc Ambinder Politics Editor, The Atlantic Chris Cillizza Blogger, Washington Post: "The Fix" Ana Marie Cox National Correspondent, Air America radio John Dickerson Chief Political Correspondent, Slate Patrick Gavin Writer, Politico Newt Gingrich Former Speaker... [FishBowlDC]

Marquardt Joins ABC, Jets Off To Moscow - Posted June 4, 2009
Alexander Marquardt joins ABC from CNN today as a digital reporter based in Moscow. He'll be reporting on all ABC News platforms, including "World News," "Nightline," and "Good Morning America." At CNN, Marquardt was an embed reporter covering the Obama, Clinton and Biden campaigns, and before that, he was an anchor... [FishBowlDC]

Marquardt Joins ABC, Jets Off To Moscow - Posted June 4, 2009
Alexander Marquardt joins ABC from CNN today as a digital reporter based in Moscow. He'll be reporting on all ABC News platforms, including "World News," "Nightline," and "Good Morning America." At CNN, Marquardt was an embed reporter covering the Obama, Clinton and Biden campaigns, and before that, he was an anchor... [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]

Morning Reading List, 08.22.08 - Posted August 22, 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: Nestle Baked Cookies - Posted August 6, 2008
So why did Sen. Barack Obama come to the back of the plane and join reporters on Monday? Well, it was, in part, to thank NBC embed Mike Memoli for the cookies his mother had sent to Obama. While home on Sunday, Memoli told his mother -- famous at The Hotline (Memoli's previous... [FishBowlDC]

NBC: Nestle Baked Cookies - Posted August 6, 2008
So why did Sen. Barack Obama come to the back of the plane and join reporters on Monday? Well, it was, in part, to thank NBC embed Mike Memoli for the cookies his mother had sent to Obama. While home on Sunday, Memoli told his mother -- famous at The Hotline (Memoli's previous... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 09.13.07 - Posted September 13, 2007
Good morning Washington. The "Biggest Tuesday In Hip-Hop History" -- 50 Cent. We hear Savannah Guthrie is a new general bureau correspondent for NBC. Another tipster tells us, "Peter Hamby, who used to be the internet segment producer for the Situation Room, is now CNN's south carolina political producer." And we also hear, "John... [FishBowlDC]

NJ/NBC/MSNBC Embeds: Names Are Coming Out... - Posted August 16, 2007
FishbowlDC has so far confirmed that NationalJournal.com's Erin McPike and Hotline's Mike Memoli have both been selected for the MSNBC/NBC/NJ embed position. Who else got the job?!?... [FishBowlDC]

Ju-Don Marshall Roberts: The FishbowlDC Interview - Posted March 29, 2007
Say hello to washingtonpost.com Managing Editor Ju-Don Marshall Roberts. How many suits do you own? About a dozen. How many do I wear? None. What word do you routinely misspell? Ummmmm. Yeah, ummm. Is it one m for a short pause? Or does it change depending on how long you need to pause?... [FishBowlDC]

Mike Memoli: The FishbowlDC Interview - Posted March 27, 2007
Say hello to Hotline Senior Writer Mike Memoli. How many suits do you own? 2, thanks to Hotline's dress code. What word do you routinely misspell? teh Did you see Brokeback Mountain? Nope. Did you see The Da Vinci Code? No. There are a lot of movies I haven't seen. What's the name of your cell... [FishBowlDC]

Congratulations, Kara - Posted February 12, 2007
With almost 60,000 votes out of over 180,000 cast, the Washington Times Kara Rowland has won FishbowlDC's first Rising Star competition. The top ten: 1. Kara Rowland, Washington Times 2. Jeanette Dove, Two Mundos 3. Rachel Barth, Washington Examiner 4. David Francis, Washington Examiner 5. Mike Memoli, National Journal / Hotline 6. Bill Roggio, embedded journalist 7. Scott McCrary,... [FishBowlDC]

And They're Off! - Posted February 8, 2007
Two hours in and David Francis and Mike Memoli are soaring ahead in our Rising Star competition. The two are jousting for that top spot. Not to fear, others: As we know, anything can happen. ... [FishBowlDC]