Sam Stein

Washingtonian Names 50 Top Journos - Posted May 26, 2009
In the June issue of Washingtonian, the mag's executive editor Garrett Graff takes his old Fishbowl fins out for a spin to write the quadrennial review of Washington's "50 Top Journalists." The piece evaluates the city's rising stars, anchors, behind-the-scenes movers and shakers and the best reporters at "explaining what news... [FishBowlDC]

Obama's 100th Day Media Preview - Posted April 29, 2009
UPDATED: As you know, TODAY marks the President's first 100 days in office. FBDC has compiled a list of coverage, events and/or special reports for the event. We'll continue updating throughout the day so send us your organization's info and plans to be added to the mix. Last Night... [FishBowlDC]

Obama's 100th Day Media Preview - Posted April 28, 2009
As you know, tomorrow marks the President's first 100 days in office. FBDC has compiled a list of expected coverage, events and/or special reports for tomorrow. We'll continue updating throughout the day so send us your organization's info and plans to be added to the mix. Tonight On ABC's... [FishBowlDC]

Williams on Nightly's Bounce: "We Haven't Seen These Numbers In a Long Time" - Posted February 13, 2009
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist The prince of the Peacock feels your financial pain. "I've had no desire to walk into any store but a grocery store for months," says NBC's Brian Williams, who makes an estimated $10 million a year. "It's just not cool right now to be ostentatious. It doesn't look right. It doesn't... [TVNewser]

Obama Presser: 'Sam Stein, Huffington Post -- Where's Sam?' - Posted February 10, 2009
Those of you watching President Barack Obama's first national press conference last night — and due to the blanket press coverage it was hard to miss — may have done a small double take when the President called on Sam Stein of The Huffington Post for a question. Considering the... [FishBowlNY]

Obama Presser: 'Sam Stein, Huffington Post -- Where's Sam?' - Posted February 10, 2009
Those of you watching President Barack Obama's first national press conference last night — and due to the blanket press coverage it was hard to miss — may have done a small double take when the President called on Sam Stein of The Huffington Post for a question. Considering the... [FishBowlNY]

Notes from The East Room: "Another Shift in the Ever-Evolving News Media Landscape" - Posted February 10, 2009
- The New York Times, Jeff Zeleny: President Obama on Monday evening became the 10th American president to call on Helen Thomas at a White House news conference. And he was the first to call on Sam Stein, a reporter for The Huffington Post, whose Internet publication sprung to life during... [TVNewser]

Notes from The East Room: "Another Shift in the Ever-Evolving News Media Landscape" - Posted February 10, 2009
- The New York Times, Jeff Zeleny: President Obama on Monday evening became the 10th American president to call on Helen Thomas at a White House news conference. And he was the first to call on Sam Stein, a reporter for The Huffington Post, whose Internet publication sprung to life during... [TVNewser]

Obama Calls On Helen & HuffPost In First Primetime Press Conference - Posted February 9, 2009
President Obama's first primetime press conference ran about an hour long and he took 13 questions from reporters. Who got questions? In order: AP's Jennifer Loven, Reuters' Caren Bohan, CBS' Chip Reid, NBC's Chuck Todd, Bloomberg's Julianna Goldman, ABC's Jake Tapper, CNN's Ed Henry, NYTimes' Helene Cooper, Fox News' Major Garrett, WaPo's... [FishBowlDC]

Obama Calls On Helen & HuffPost In First Primetime Press Conference - Posted February 9, 2009
President Obama's first primetime press conference ran about an hour long and he took 13 questions from reporters. Who got questions? In order: AP's Jennifer Loven, Reuters' Caren Bohan, CBS' Chip Reid, NBC's Chuck Todd, Bloomberg's Julianna Goldman, ABC's Jake Tapper, CNN's Ed Henry, NYTimes' Helene Cooper, Fox News' Major Garrett, WaPo's... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 10.23.08 - Posted October 23, 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]

The Ticker: Couric, Lehrer, Logan... - Posted September 22, 2008
> The New York Times' Steven McElroy reports Katie Couric will be participating in the upcoming roast of Matt Lauer. Other roasters include Meredith Vieira, Jeff Zucker and Brian Williams. > The Huffington Post's Sam Stein talks to PBS' Jim Lehrer about his upcoming moderating duties. "This has the potential for... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Couric, Lehrer, Logan... - Posted September 22, 2008
> The New York Times' Steven McElroy reports Katie Couric will be participating in the upcoming roast of Matt Lauer. Other roasters include Meredith Vieira, Jeff Zucker and Brian Williams. > The Huffington Post's Sam Stein talks to PBS' Jim Lehrer about his upcoming moderating duties. "This has the potential for... [TVNewser]

Online Media Reaches the MSM Inner Circle - Posted August 24, 2008
There are varying degrees on mainstream media recognition, and we've noted a number of times over the course of the last few months how the blogosphere has been infiltrating traditional media. In fact, today's Times features a Style section trend piece about the arrival of the "year of the political... [FishBowlNY]

Online Media Reaches the MSM Inner Circle - Posted August 24, 2008
There are varying degrees on mainstream media recognition, and we've noted a number of times over the course of the last few months how the blogosphere has been infiltrating traditional media. In fact, today's Times features a Style section trend piece about the arrival of the "year of the political... [FishBowlNY]

HuffPo Profiles Kathleen Sebelius - Posted June 10, 2008
Sam Stein wants you to know more about possible Barack Obama running mate Kathleen Sebelius, so do him a favor and read his blog post, won't you? ... [FishBowlLA]

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]

The Story With "The Story" - Posted February 21, 2008
(alternate headline: "Bill Keller's day is gonna suck") Yeah, so have you heard about this New York Times McCain story? Initial assessments and punditry do not support the New York Times' decision to run the piece. McCain says it's not true. Bob Bennett says the NYTimes has "lowered its standards" and calls the... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 02.06.08 - Posted February 6, 2008
Good morning Washington. Ten years ago, Washington National Airport was renamed Ronald Reagan Airport. Quickly navigate Morning Reading List: REVOLVING DOOR | NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES | RADIO | JOBS REVOLVING DOOR The Ways and Means Republican Staff announced the new press team of Jim Billimoria as Communications Director and Cassie... [FishBowlDC]

Edwards' Videographer Reille Hunter, aka Lisa Druck, Dated Jay McInerney - Posted October 11, 2007
FBLA got cranky emails when we posted about Rielle Hunter, the filmmaker for the John Edwards campaign. We knew there was a story there, and Mickey Kaus agrees. The National Enquirer has something, too. Wonkette rather disingenuously assures us that there's nothing to see. Radosh thinks there is. Sam Stein is... [FishBowlLA]

Rielle Hunter Shows the Real John Edwards - Posted September 28, 2007
Out of a couple of thousand (conservative estimate) unemployed film grads loitering around, the only one the John Edwards campaign could find is Rielle Hunter? They met in a bar, which sounds weird, but who knows? She sold him on the idea of webisodes to show the country the "real John... [FishBowlLA]