Willie Geist

MSNBC Substitutes Anchors - Posted October 13, 2009
Three different MSNBC programs have had substitute anchors filling in over the past 24 hours. This morning, Chris Matthews, sporting a cap for his NLCS-bound Phillies, filled in for Dylan Ratigan who is off today on "Morning Meeting." Keith Olbermann was out last night with Lawrence O'Donnell subbed in and David Shuster... [TVNewser]

MSNBC Substitutes Anchors - Posted October 13, 2009
Three different MSNBC programs have had substitute anchors filling in over the past 24 hours. This morning, Chris Matthews, sporting a cap for his NLCS-bound Phillies, filled in for Dylan Ratigan who is off today on "Morning Meeting." Keith Olbermann was out last night with Lawrence O'Donnell subbed in and David Shuster... [TVNewser]

'Morning Joe' Discusses Why Obama Skipped FOX - Posted September 21, 2009
This morning, MSNBC's Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Willie Geist, and Mike Barnicle discussed the president's Sunday show rounds and the absence of FOX from his schedule. After showing the clip of Chris Wallace calling the White House "cry babies," the conversation moved to a discussion about the president's decision. Here's an... [TVNewser]

TV News Anchors Predict the 2009 NFL Season - Posted September 17, 2009
Ok, people. It's time for the pros. To celebrate the start of football season last week, we asked the TV White House correspondents to make their picks for the College Football National Championship. Now, TVNewser has asked anchors from each of the news networks to offer us some opinion journalism in... [TVNewser]

Morning Joe Goes on a West Coast Road Trip - Posted September 13, 2009
Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski will be waking up really early this week. The co-hosts will broadcast from four different locations on the West Coast this week. Today, the team is pre-taping tomorrow's show from the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley, CA, in front of a studio audience. Nancy Reagan will... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Cooper, Crossword, Hansen - Posted September 11, 2009
> CNN's Anderson Cooper blogs about his experiences with US troops in Afghanistan. He describes how part of the standard introduction there is to state your blood type in case of emergency. > One CNBC anchor officially made the big time this week. ____ Regan was in yesterday's NYT crossword... [TVNewser]

Capehart Explains On-Air Disaster - Posted September 8, 2009
Last week, TVNewser highlighted Jonathan Capehart's shocking and controversial on-air blunder when he told MSNBC "Way Too Early" host Willie Geist that he reads the NY Times and Wall Street Journal in the morning, but didn't mention his own paper, the Washington Post. In an email to Gawker, Capehart explains: "The... [TVNewser]

News Notes: Capehart, Imus, Steph Steps In - Posted September 3, 2009
• WaPo's Jonathan Capehart in another priceless MSNBC moment... This morning on "Way Too Early," Willie Geist asked Capehart about his morning routine, and he must not have gotten enough sleep last night because the paper's golden boy didn't even include the Post (or FishbowlDC for that matter) in his morning... [FishBowlDC]

WaPo's Capehart Reads NYT & WSJ in the Morning - Posted September 3, 2009
This morning on MSNBC's "Way Too Early," Willie Geist interviewed WaPo writer, MSNBC contributor, and fabulous-pants wearer Jonathan Capehart about his morning routine: Never a good thing when your Pulitzer Prize winning writer doesn't mention reading his own newspaper in the morning. Man, Capehart can't even catch a break... [TVNewser]

Scarborough Not Running for President in 2012 - Posted September 2, 2009
Joe Scarborough is not running for president everyone. Yesterday, rumors swirled that MSNBC host Joe Scarborough would be running for president in 2012 thanks to a Huffington Post blogger. When asked by "Way Too Early" host Willie Geist to confirm that he was considering a run, Scarborough joked, "No, I am... [TVNewser]

Scarborough Not Running for President in 2012 - Posted September 2, 2009
Joe Scarborough is not running for president everyone. Yesterday, rumors swirled that MSNBC host Joe Scarborough would be running for president in 2012 thanks to a Huffington Post blogger. When asked by "Way Too Early" host Willie Geist to confirm that he was considering a run, Scarborough joked, "No, I am... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Chamillionaire, AC360, Geist - Posted August 27, 2009
> Rapper Chamillionaire is the latest hip-hop artist to have something to say about Bill O'Reilly: "I don't get him, man, but I think there's a method to his madness and the crazy stuff that he says on Fox News...But [when this video came out], I felt it was only right,... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Chamillionaire, AC360, Geist - Posted August 27, 2009
> Rapper Chamillionaire is the latest hip-hop artist to have something to say about Bill O'Reilly: "I don't get him, man, but I think there's a method to his madness and the crazy stuff that he says on Fox News...But [when this video came out], I felt it was only right,... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: CNBC, Presidential Vacays, Draper/Scarborough - Posted August 14, 2009
> MSNBC's Rachel Maddow will be making her first appearance on "Meet the Press" Sunday morning. Here's a link to MSNBC.com's promo page that looks like a strange multiple choice question. > CBS has put together this special edition of "Washington Unplugged" about the history of Presidential vacations. > Mediaite has a... [TVNewser]

Savannah Guthrie, New Chief WH Correspondent? - Posted August 3, 2009
Today on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Savannah Guthrie was introduced as the "Chief White House Correspondent," a title bestowed on NBC's Chuck Todd in December. Joe Scarborough followed up the intro with this remark: I'm glad you disposed of Chuck Todd over the weekend and are now running NBC operations over at... [TVNewser]

Reality, Referenced:Palin is to Dowd as Obama is to Nussle - Posted July 29, 2009
Maybe it's related to the Real Housewives of DC or because a group of perfect strangers is being forced to live together in a house only blocks from my office...Whatever the cause, I'm beginning to feel a little like Jim Carey in the Truman Show. Even political journos are referencing... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 07.29.09 - Posted July 29, 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 belated birthday to NBC's Courtney Kube! What we know and what we're reading this Wednesday morning... TV | RADIO | ONLINE | WEST WING REPORTAGE... [FishBowlDC]

Cautious Reviews for New Morning Shows - Posted July 28, 2009
In the few weeks, NBC-Universal launched two new early-early morning shows, the Weather Channel's "Wake Up With Al" starring Al Roker and MSNBC's "Way Too Early With Willie Geist," which has left at least one reviewer—NYTimes' Alessandra Stanley—satisfied but skeptical. Stanley finds Roker's show "pleasant and relaxed" and has this... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 07.28.09 - Posted July 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. What we know and what we're reading this Tuesday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | RADIO | ONLINE | WEST WING REPORTAGE | JOBS NEWSPAPERS Gawker's got its hands... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 07.24.09 - Posted July 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 Dan Reilly and Eamon Javers! What we know and what we're reading this Friday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE | WEST WING... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 07.24.09 - Posted July 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 Dan Reilly and Eamon Javers! What we know and what we're reading this Friday morning... NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE | WEST WING... [FishBowlDC]

Who'll Be Watching Willie Geist's New Show?: 'Drug Dealers, Hookers, Drunks Coming Home from Bars' - Posted July 24, 2009
Gail Shister TVNewser Columnist Don't look for a Starbucks mug on Willie Geist's new MSNBC show. For one thing, the barista barons aren't sponsoring "Way Too Early With Willie Geist," which debuts Monday as the 5:30 a.m. lead-in to Starbucks-studded "Morning Joe." For another, the G-Man doesn't drink java. Geist's caffeinated beverage of choice is... [TVNewser]

"Way Too Early" to Launch July 27 - Posted July 15, 2009
A day after the launch event for The Weather Channel's new early morning show "WUWA", MSNBC's Willie Geist has a launch date for his new 5:30amET show, "Way Too Early with Willie Geist," or what we're calling "WTEWG." It's Monday, July 27. The launch was delayed about a month as Willie became... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List 07.15.09 - Posted July 15, 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 Arianna Huffington and Paul Kane! What we know and what we're reading this Wednesday morning... TV | ONLINE | AWARDS | NEWS NOTES... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List 07.10.09 - Posted July 10, 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 Shawna Thomas and to Garrett Graff, who celebrates tomorrow. Kudos also to Jill Jackson, Brian Haefeli and Mark Preston who also correctly... [FishBowlDC]

RTCA Dinner Wrap-Up - Posted June 21, 2009
We think the President said it best- "The jokes may not be as good, but neither is the guest list." There were no TomKat or Ashton and Demi sightings. The biggest star (and highest dress slit) in the room was former Miss California Carrie Prejean, followed in star power by actor Tate... [FishBowlDC]

RTCA Dinner Wrap-Up - Posted June 21, 2009
We think the President said it best- "The jokes may not be as good, but neither is the guest list." There were no TomKat or Ashton and Demi sightings. The biggest star (and highest dress slit) in the room was former Miss California Carrie Prejean, followed in star power by actor Tate... [FishBowlDC]

More RTCA Dets: CBS Pre-Parties, Maddow Guest Bartends At MSNBC After-Party, Gibbs To Play MC Rove - Posted June 18, 2009
Ok, we're kidding about Robert Gibbs playing this year's MC Rove, but we have learned of a few more legitimate details to share with you about tomorrow evening's RTCA dinner... • CBS News is hosting a pre-party on the second floor of the convention center. There will be a live band... [FishBowlDC]

More RTCA Dets: CBS Pre-Parties, Maddow Guest Bartends At MSNBC After-Party, Gibbs To Play MC Rove - Posted June 18, 2009
Ok, we're kidding about Robert Gibbs playing this year's MC Rove, but we have learned of a few more legitimate details to share with you about tomorrow evening's RTCA dinner... • CBS News is hosting a pre-party on the second floor of the convention center. There will be a live band... [FishBowlDC]

Thursday Profiling: McDowell and Geist - Posted May 28, 2009
• FBN anchor Dagen McDowell is profiled by the Richmond Times Dispatch, and talks about her optimism regarding the financial crisis. "Americans are great because they can see the light at the end of the tunnel and will work their way out," she said. "Ultimately, it's the people that will turn... [TVNewser]

Thursday Profiling: McDowell and Geist - Posted May 28, 2009
• FBN anchor Dagen McDowell is profiled by the Richmond Times Dispatch, and talks about her optimism regarding the financial crisis. "Americans are great because they can see the light at the end of the tunnel and will work their way out," she said. "Ultimately, it's the people that will turn... [TVNewser]

Willie Geist Gets His Own MSNBC Show...Really Early in the Morning - Posted May 26, 2009
First on TVNewser: MSNBC's Willie Geist is getting his own daily program on the network. The half-hour show will lead in to Morning Joe, on which Geist will continue to contribute. Insiders tell us Geist's show, as yet unnamed, will launch June 29, the same day several other new programs are added... [TVNewser]

Willie Geist Gets His Own MSNBC Show...Really Early in the Morning - Posted May 26, 2009
First on TVNewser: MSNBC's Willie Geist is getting his own daily program on the network. The half-hour show will lead in to Morning Joe, on which Geist will continue to contribute. Insiders tell us Geist's show, as yet unnamed, will launch June 29, the same day several other new programs are added... [TVNewser]

Mediabistro Blog-Family Roundup - Posted May 26, 2009
Gawker Media and Blood Copy Campaign further blur the lines between advertising and editorial- AgencySpy Willie Geist gets his own MSNBC morning show- TVNewser Phoenix Books creates children's division- GalleyCat RFK Center making bank on Huffington Post internship- MediaJobsDaily Newspaper publisher McClatchy hopes to buy... [FishBowlLA]

Mediabistro Blog-Family Roundup - Posted May 26, 2009
Gawker Media and Blood Copy Campaign further blur the lines between advertising and editorial- AgencySpy Willie Geist gets his own MSNBC morning show- TVNewser Phoenix Books creates children's division- GalleyCat RFK Center making bank on Huffington Post internship- MediaJobsDaily Newspaper publisher McClatchy hopes to buy... [FishBowlLA]

Monica Novotny Sets Off "Real Joe" Firestorm - Posted May 15, 2009
For weeks we've monitored the growing escalation of a not-so-average Joe feud between MSNBC's Joe Scarborough and CNBC's Joe Kernen, which has come to a head in the past two days. After an appearance on CNBC's Squawk Box yesterday in which MSNBC anchor Monica Novotny declared Kernen the true "Morning Joe," she... [TVNewser]

The Ticker: Geist, Bolling, Cox... - Posted April 19, 2009
> Morning Joe's Willie Geist will be one of the judges for tonight's Miss USA Pagaent (NBC, 7pmET). Other judges include blogger Perez Hilton and SNL's Kenan Thompson. > "Eric B." (or, Fox Business Network's Eric Bolling) is in the running to be Esquire magazine's Best Dressed Real Man. His... [TVNewser]

Geist Talks Obama, Blago, Brackets on the Menu - Posted April 6, 2009
Joining us on the Media Menu podcast today was MSNBC's Willie Geist, minutes after leaving the Morning Joe set. We talked about the big news story of the week — President Obama's trip to Europe. "Every step of the way it was to show a more humble President and a more humble... [TVNewser]

Morning Media Menu Welcomes Back Willie Geist - Posted April 6, 2009
The Menu is celebrating four months this week (also we're international-ish, since I am calling in from snowy Toronto this week) and MSNBC's Willie Geist was nice enough to make a return appearance to talk with us about, among other things, Blago! "He's like the greatest performing player ever...he always delivers!...I think... [FishBowlNY]

A Week of 2nd Appearances on the Menu - Posted April 5, 2009
One thing we've learned about the media is it's always good to take any opportunity to celebrate a milestone. So we figured — let's give that a shot. To mark the first four months of mediabistro.com Morning Media Menus, this week we're bringing back guests from some popular past podcasts. We kick... [TVNewser]

A Week of 2nd Appearances on the Menu - Posted April 5, 2009
One thing we've learned about the media is it's always good to take any opportunity to celebrate a milestone. So we figured — let's give that a shot. To mark the first four months of mediabistro.com Morning Media Menus, this week we're bringing back guests from some popular past podcasts. We kick... [TVNewser]

Morning Joe Talks Glenn Beck: "Roger Ailes is the Genius" - Posted March 31, 2009
The Morning Joe team explored the Glenn Beck phenomenon today, as Willie Geist put together a collection of some of the most emotional clips of the FNC host. Immediately following the video, co-hosts Mika Brzezinski asked, "What the hell was that?" while Joe Scarborough couldn't stop laughing hysterically (he later blamed it... [TVNewser]

Klein Stays On Top, Geist and Glor Gaining - Posted March 28, 2009
ABC's Rick Klein's bracket remains in first place after the Sweet 16 in the TVNewser Bracket Challenge '09, while some people's choice for champs have been ousted. Klein and CBS' Jeff Glor each have three of their Final Four teams still alive, while the current 2nd and 3rd place brackets (Steve Krakauer... [TVNewser]

Klein Stays On Top, Geist and Glor Gaining - Posted March 28, 2009
ABC's Rick Klein's bracket remains in first place after the Sweet 16 in the TVNewser Bracket Challenge '09, while some people's choice for champs have been ousted. Klein and CBS' Jeff Glor each have three of their Final Four teams still alive, while the current 2nd and 3rd place brackets (Steve Krakauer... [TVNewser]

The Note Takes The Lead - Posted March 23, 2009
With the Sweet 16 set in the NCAA tournament, ABC's Rick Klein has surged into the lead in the TVNewser Bracket Challenge '09. Klein has one of the four brackets (along with MSNBC's Willie Geist, CBS' Jeff Glor and TVN editor Chris Ariens) with all Elite Eight teams still intact. The leader... [TVNewser]

The Note Takes The Lead - Posted March 23, 2009
With the Sweet 16 set in the NCAA tournament, ABC's Rick Klein has surged into the lead in the TVNewser Bracket Challenge '09. Klein has one of the four brackets (along with MSNBC's Willie Geist, CBS' Jeff Glor and TVN editor Chris Ariens) with all Elite Eight teams still intact. The leader... [TVNewser]

TVNewser Bracket Challenge '09: The Competitors - Posted March 19, 2009
To celebrate the Madness that is March, we're holding the first ever TVNewser Bracket Challenge! All news networks were asked to participate — some chose to "pass" (an assist?). Here are the 2009 participants, and who they picked to win it all: • ABC correspondent John Berman (Pittsburgh) • CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer (Duke) &bull... [TVNewser]

Geist Talks Bunking With Joe, Mika's Boots - Posted March 8, 2009
MSNBC's Willie Geist is featured in a Village Voice Q&A, and fields the wide array of questions put forth by Brian Parks So, hypothetically, if Geist and Joe Scarborough shared a bunk bed, what would be the set up? "Joe is totally a bottom, so I'd have to climb the ladder to... [TVNewser]

Morning Media Menu Live From the Morning Joe Green Room - Posted March 4, 2009
Today on the Menu our fearless better half Steve Krakauer roams the Morning Joe green room and encounters a cast fabulous characters! First off is Ari Melber, who was there to "talk GOP and a new poll" but also, it would seem, to walk Willie Geist through his Twitter jitters (and possibly... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Media Menu Live From the Morning Joe Green Room - Posted March 4, 2009
Today on the Menu our fearless better half Steve Krakauer roams the Morning Joe green room and encounters a cast fabulous characters! First off is Ari Melber, who was there to "talk GOP and a new poll" but also, it would seem, to walk Willie Geist through his Twitter jitters (and possibly... [FishBowlNY]

"Budget Cuts Or Something?" -Morning Joe Guest Gov. Deval Patrick - Posted February 24, 2009
According to weather.com, it feels about 15 degrees out today and probably even colder at 6am when MSNBC's Morning Joe begins airing. Beautiful day to anchor for a few hours from the White House North Lawn! Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski (wrapped in blankets) and Willie Geist were joined there by Press... [FishBowlDC]

"Budget Cuts Or Something?" -Morning Joe Guest Gov. Deval Patrick - Posted February 24, 2009
According to weather.com, it feels about 15 degrees out today and probably even colder at 6am when MSNBC's Morning Joe begins airing. Beautiful day to anchor for a few hours from the White House North Lawn! Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski (wrapped in blankets) and Willie Geist were joined there by Press... [FishBowlDC]

Broadcasting/"Freezing" on the White House Lawn - Posted February 24, 2009
MSNBC's Morning Joe spent the morning broadcasting from outside the White House, shivering and describing how cold it was throughout the show. As Mika Brzezinski wrote on Twitter: "FREEZING today on the WH lawn, but the show was amazing...Gibbs, Axelrod, Schumer, Thune, Wexler, Fenty...a Morning Joe to remember." But at the end... [TVNewser]

Broadcasting/"Freezing" on the White House Lawn - Posted February 24, 2009
MSNBC's Morning Joe spent the morning broadcasting from outside the White House, shivering and describing how cold it was throughout the show. As Mika Brzezinski wrote on Twitter: "FREEZING today on the WH lawn, but the show was amazing...Gibbs, Axelrod, Schumer, Thune, Wexler, Fenty...a Morning Joe to remember." But at the end... [TVNewser]

Morning Joe Broadcasts From White House - Posted February 23, 2009
MSNBC's Morning Joe will broadcast live from the White House tomorrow, and the show will feature several members of the Obama administration during the three-hour show. Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski and Willie Geist will interview senior advisor David Axelrod, press secretary Robert Gibbs and more. A major focus of the show will... [TVNewser]

Morning Joe at the White House - Posted February 22, 2009
FBDC has learned MSNBC's "Morning Joe" will broadcast live from the White House Tuesday to preview President Obama's Address to Congress that evening. The 3-hour show anchored by Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski and Willie Geist will include interviews with Robert Gibbs and David Axelrod, regulars on the program. No word yet... [FishBowlDC]

One More Time: Vote For MSNBC's 10pm Host - Posted February 19, 2009
We've written about the potential for a new 10pmET host on MSNBC a few times since MSNBC president Phil Griffin floated the idea last month. The LA Times and Huffington Post have written about how progressive radio hosts Sam Seder and Cenk Uygur (of The Young Turks) created Facebook fan pages... [TVNewser]

One More Time: Vote For MSNBC's 10pm Host - Posted February 19, 2009
We've written about the potential for a new 10pmET host on MSNBC a few times since MSNBC president Phil Griffin floated the idea last month. The LA Times and Huffington Post have written about how progressive radio hosts Sam Seder and Cenk Uygur (of The Young Turks) created Facebook fan pages... [TVNewser]

Pat's Tat and Morning Drinking - Posted February 13, 2009
Brian Parks of the Village Voice interviews Morning Joe's Willie Geist, who gives some behind-the-scenes secrets of the MSNBC morning show. "People assume there's some FCC rule that says you can't drink alcohol on television," he says when asked if "more alcohol consumed on your show" than other morning programs. "Nonsense. No... [TVNewser]

Who's Chatting on MSNBC.com? Willie and Welch - Posted February 6, 2009
Where can you chat with Willie Geist and Jack Welch? MSNBC.com. Here's Geist answering a viewer question: "You won't ever catch us saying we're 'Keeping Them Honest' or that we're 'On Your Side'. Better to just keep people honest and be on your side without announcing that you're keeping them honest and... [TVNewser]

Friday's "Menu": More Bad News (And Some Good) - Posted February 6, 2009
Today on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu: another Friday, another Newsfeed full of layoff news — we look on the bright side with "What We Learned This Week," talk about Wal-mart empty magazine racks and more. You can check out all our shows this week on the right, including our interviews... [TVNewser]

Geist Talks Blago as TV Star on Today's "Menu": "I Think He's Too Crazy" - Posted February 2, 2009
Morning Joe's Willie Geist joined us this morning on the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast, minutes after leaving the MSNBC set. In fact, he was still wearing his studio make-up ("Even when I'm not on TV, I like to wear make-up for interviews," he said). Does Geist think Gov. Rod Blagojevich will... [TVNewser]

Morning Media Menu: February 2 - Posted February 2, 2009
Today on the Menu: Willie Geist of MSNBC's Morning Joe joins us, fresh out of the studio (make-up and all!) to discuss yesterday's Superbowl ads, and whether Blago, Palin, and Kennedy's botched time in the media spotlight has done them irreparable damage. Also, could Blago have a television career ahead... [FishBowlNY]

Morning Joe's Geist on Tomorrow's "Menu" - Posted February 1, 2009
After signing off MSNBC's Morning Joe tomorrow morning, Willie Geist will join the mediabistro.com Morning Media Menu podcast to talk about the Week of Blago, the Super Bowl and more. Click here to listen LIVE at 9amET. You can also call in at (646) 929-0321. You can hear all the past podcasts at... [TVNewser]

Willie, Mika Teach Miss America About "Horrible Business" of Being a News Anchor - Posted January 28, 2009
This morning on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Willie Geist and Mika Brzezinski helped newly-crowned Miss America Katie Stamm learn about her dream job — news anchor. At least it was before the lesson began. Taking over the NBC Nightly News set, Stamm went through a crash course, including the need to change her... [TVNewser]

MSNBC Idol? - Posted December 22, 2008
New York Times TV critic Alessandra Stanley gives her list of "top contenders" for "most compelling television moments of the year." The list of mostly television shows includes The Wire and Mad Men, but also MSNBC's Morning Joe: This MSNBC early-morning political klatch is oddly addictive, even though its hosts at times... [TVNewser]

After Joe, Chat With Willie - Posted October 19, 2008
We'll be starting the week off with a live chat with Morning Joe's Willie Geist, who joins us at 10amET tomorrow. An hour after he finishes up on the MSNBC morning show, Geist will be taking your questions about politics and more. You can email your questions to tvnewser@mediabistro.com or come by... [TVNewser]

MSNBC Adds Daily Olympic Wrap Up Show - Posted August 7, 2008
MSNBC will produce a two-hour, post Olympics wrap up show which will air weekdays from 5pm-7pmET beginning Monday. Insiders tell us Tamron Hall will anchor from New York and Tiki Barber and Jenna Wolfe will anchor from in Beijing. Morning Joe's Willie Geist will also contribute. This means the 5pm edition of... [TVNewser]

Cablers to Paris Hilton: "That's Hot" - Posted August 6, 2008
The summer was steadily moving along, without any major Paris Hilton storylines, when suddenly, at 6pmET yesterday, it all changed. In the past 24 hours, the, uh, celebrity has become a top story on the cablers, as her mock campaign ad has generated nearly four million views on FunnyorDie.com alone. She's been... [TVNewser]

Cablers to Paris Hilton: "That's Hot" - Posted August 6, 2008
The summer was steadily moving along, without any major Paris Hilton storylines, when suddenly, at 6pmET yesterday, it all changed. In the past 24 hours, the, uh, celebrity has become a top story on the cablers, as her mock campaign ad has generated nearly four million views on FunnyorDie.com alone. She's been... [TVNewser]

msnbc.com Expands Brand Offline - Posted July 29, 2008
TVNewser was on hand last night for the opening of the new msnbc.com digital cafe. The sleek new interactive space at Rockefeller Center is an expansion of msnbc.com's new trademark "fuller spectrum of news." The cafe brings news consumption to a whole new level, the second level, in fact, of the... [TVNewser]

msnbc.com Expands Brand Offline - Posted July 29, 2008
TVNewser was on hand last night for the opening of the new msnbc.com digital cafe. The sleek new interactive space at Rockefeller Center is an expansion of msnbc.com's new trademark "fuller spectrum of news." The cafe brings news consumption to a whole new level, the second level, in fact, of the... [TVNewser]

Was Scarborough Actually Aiming at Anderson? - Posted July 24, 2008
When MSNBC's Joe Scarborough talked about how "a couple of hosts" ran with the story of Sen. John McCain's "gaffe" Tuesday night, many people thought he was talking about Keith Olbermann. Scarborough told TVNewser yesterday, "That is simply not true." And today, on Morning Joe, he pointed to an anchor on... [TVNewser]

Morning Reading List, 03.03.08 - Posted March 3, 2008
Good morning Washington. One year ago we said goodbye to Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. and AP said hello (again) to Ron Fournier. It's the birthday of Alexander Graham Bell, Jessica Biel and, yes, me, which is the closest I'll ever get to the lovely Biel. And to answer your questions: 1.) No,... [FishBowlDC]