The unexpected death of political pundit Alice Stewart has drawn immediate response from her colleagues in the CNN newsroom and beyond.
Stewart was found dead outdoors in her Bellevue neighborhood in northern Virginia early Saturday morning. No foul play is suspected, and officers believe a medical emergency occurred with the 58-year-old.
She was a regular contributor to CNN and had a strong social media presence. Stewart also built a lengthy resume as a political communications head on several campaigns.
Some of the early reactions:
Horrible news about our beloved and gifted commentator Alice Stewart. Just awful. We are all gutted. https://t.co/07iMO30HWP
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) May 18, 2024
Such an awful shock. Alice Stewart was a consummate pro who made every show she was on so much Better. More importantly, she had a huge heart and a generous spirit https://t.co/GA0B2LxKNM
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) May...
Stewart was found dead outdoors in her Bellevue neighborhood in northern Virginia early Saturday morning. No foul play is suspected, and officers believe a medical emergency occurred with the 58-year-old.
She was a regular contributor to CNN and had a strong social media presence. Stewart also built a lengthy resume as a political communications head on several campaigns.
Some of the early reactions:
Horrible news about our beloved and gifted commentator Alice Stewart. Just awful. We are all gutted. https://t.co/07iMO30HWP
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) May 18, 2024
Such an awful shock. Alice Stewart was a consummate pro who made every show she was on so much Better. More importantly, she had a huge heart and a generous spirit https://t.co/GA0B2LxKNM
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) May...
- 5/18/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
According to leading bookmakers, Michelle Obama is the frontrunner to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee in the event that Biden steps down before the 2024 election. Although the former first lady has not indicated an interest in a White House bid, betting company Betfair currently offers odds of 8/1 (11 percent) on Michelle Obama as the most likely alternative to Biden.
Betfair’s odds reflect growing concerns about Biden’s health, exacerbated by recent gaffes, which have sparked speculation about the possibility of him withdrawing from the race. While Biden has secured victories in Democratic primaries in New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada, his challengers within the party remain on the fringe.
Sam Rosbottom, a spokesperson for Betfair, acknowledged that doubts about Biden’s mental acuity have influenced some bettors to place their money on other potential candidates. Rosbottom noted that four years ago, at the start of the primary season,...
Betfair’s odds reflect growing concerns about Biden’s health, exacerbated by recent gaffes, which have sparked speculation about the possibility of him withdrawing from the race. While Biden has secured victories in Democratic primaries in New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada, his challengers within the party remain on the fringe.
Sam Rosbottom, a spokesperson for Betfair, acknowledged that doubts about Biden’s mental acuity have influenced some bettors to place their money on other potential candidates. Rosbottom noted that four years ago, at the start of the primary season,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Last week, former President Donald Trump posted to Truth Social, “MSNBC (Msdnc) uses Free government approved airwaves, and yet it is nothing but a 24-hour hit job on Donald J. Trump and the Republican Party for purposes of Election Interference.”
He continued, “Brian Roberts, its Chairman and CEO, is a slimeball who has been able to get away with these constant attacks for years. It is the world’s biggest political contribution to the Radical Left Democrats who, by the way, are destroying our Country. Our so-called ‘government’ should come down hard on them and make them pay for their illegal political activity. Much more to come, watch!”
Journalists and pundits have swiftly condemned his remarks and have cautioned the former president’s clear commitment to the restriction of press freedoms and his retaliation against those who voice dissent.
Atlantic writer Brian Klaas wrote, “Trump continues his deranged authoritarian outbursts,...
He continued, “Brian Roberts, its Chairman and CEO, is a slimeball who has been able to get away with these constant attacks for years. It is the world’s biggest political contribution to the Radical Left Democrats who, by the way, are destroying our Country. Our so-called ‘government’ should come down hard on them and make them pay for their illegal political activity. Much more to come, watch!”
Journalists and pundits have swiftly condemned his remarks and have cautioned the former president’s clear commitment to the restriction of press freedoms and his retaliation against those who voice dissent.
Atlantic writer Brian Klaas wrote, “Trump continues his deranged authoritarian outbursts,...
- 12/7/2023
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
The Michigan home of Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. ambassador to Japan, was defaced this weekend with graffiti that said: “Nazis.”
Emanuel, who is Jewish and served as former President Barack Obama’s chief of staff and as the mayor of Chicago, was out of the state when the vandalization occurred. It was discovered by the head of the homeowner’s organization in his southwest Michigan residential community.
“This was scrawled on the fence outside the Michigan home of Rahm Emanuel,” former Obama chief campaign strategist David Axelrod posted on X, formerly Twitter, alongside a photo of the graffiti. “It’s despicable. It’s disgusting. It’s just one more flashing red light. Stop the hate. Stop the antisemitism and the Islamophobia. We know where it leads!”
This was scrawled on the fence outside the Mi home of @RahmEmanuel.
It's despicable. It's disgusting.
It's just one more flashing red light.
Emanuel, who is Jewish and served as former President Barack Obama’s chief of staff and as the mayor of Chicago, was out of the state when the vandalization occurred. It was discovered by the head of the homeowner’s organization in his southwest Michigan residential community.
“This was scrawled on the fence outside the Michigan home of Rahm Emanuel,” former Obama chief campaign strategist David Axelrod posted on X, formerly Twitter, alongside a photo of the graffiti. “It’s despicable. It’s disgusting. It’s just one more flashing red light. Stop the hate. Stop the antisemitism and the Islamophobia. We know where it leads!”
This was scrawled on the fence outside the Mi home of @RahmEmanuel.
It's despicable. It's disgusting.
It's just one more flashing red light.
- 11/22/2023
- by Ava Lombardi
- Uinterview
David McCallum, renowned for his roles in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and NCIS, holds a unique distinction in the music industry. Beyond his celebrated acting career, McCallum’s creative endeavors struck a chord in the realm of hip-hop.
His unexpected link to Dr. Dre’s prominent hit underscores a multifaceted talent. McCallum’s musical influence, born in the swinging ’60s, resonates with contemporary beats, showcasing the enduring impact of his artistic legacy.
David McCallum inspired one of Dr. Dre’s most popular songs
McCallum enjoyed a storied career in entertainment. He graced television in the iconic series The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and NCIS. He also captivated Broadway audiences and featured in classic films such as The Great Escape from 1963.
Beyond his acting prowess, McCallum was a skilled musician whose work resonated across generations.
His musical genius extended well beyond his on-screen fame,...
His unexpected link to Dr. Dre’s prominent hit underscores a multifaceted talent. McCallum’s musical influence, born in the swinging ’60s, resonates with contemporary beats, showcasing the enduring impact of his artistic legacy.
David McCallum inspired one of Dr. Dre’s most popular songs
McCallum enjoyed a storied career in entertainment. He graced television in the iconic series The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and NCIS. He also captivated Broadway audiences and featured in classic films such as The Great Escape from 1963.
Beyond his acting prowess, McCallum was a skilled musician whose work resonated across generations.
His musical genius extended well beyond his on-screen fame,...
- 11/12/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Project Healthy Minds, a Millennial & Gen Z-driven mental health tech non-profit, today hosted its second-annual World Mental Health Day Festival.
Over 1,500 cultural leaders, business executives, creators, and mental health advocates participated in the world’s largest festival for World Mental Health Day.
Mainstage conversations featured Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex; Today Show Co-Anchor Carson Daly; mental health advocate and son of the late Robin Williams, Zak Williams; United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy; Former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates; Former Senior Advisor to President Obama, David Axelrod; Indianapolis Colts Owner & Vice Chair Kalen Irsay Jackson; CNN This Morning Anchor Poppy Harlow; and more.
Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Co-Founders of The Archewell Foundation, spoke about mental wellness in the digital age alongside United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy.
“Profound and inspiring, the second-annual Project...
Over 1,500 cultural leaders, business executives, creators, and mental health advocates participated in the world’s largest festival for World Mental Health Day.
Mainstage conversations featured Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex; Today Show Co-Anchor Carson Daly; mental health advocate and son of the late Robin Williams, Zak Williams; United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy; Former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates; Former Senior Advisor to President Obama, David Axelrod; Indianapolis Colts Owner & Vice Chair Kalen Irsay Jackson; CNN This Morning Anchor Poppy Harlow; and more.
Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Co-Founders of The Archewell Foundation, spoke about mental wellness in the digital age alongside United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy.
“Profound and inspiring, the second-annual Project...
- 10/18/2023
- Look to the Stars
President Joe Biden is set to deliver his second State of the Union speech before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Monday: “The president will underscore the progress we have made during one of the most challenging times…in history.”
The speech will be carried live at 9 p.m. Et by every major broadcast and most cable news outlets. It can also be livestreamed via the player embedded below. The Republican response to Biden’s address, delivered directly after, will also be available via the player.
This is Biden’s first address to a divided Congress and Kevin McCarthy’s first State of the Union as Speaker of the House.
Network Coverage Plans On TV & Online
ABC News will have special coverage of the 2023 State of the Union and the Republican response from 9 p.m.-11 p.m. Et on ABC,...
The speech will be carried live at 9 p.m. Et by every major broadcast and most cable news outlets. It can also be livestreamed via the player embedded below. The Republican response to Biden’s address, delivered directly after, will also be available via the player.
This is Biden’s first address to a divided Congress and Kevin McCarthy’s first State of the Union as Speaker of the House.
Network Coverage Plans On TV & Online
ABC News will have special coverage of the 2023 State of the Union and the Republican response from 9 p.m.-11 p.m. Et on ABC,...
- 2/7/2023
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
CNN Audio announced today that Steve Lickteig has joined the network as the Executive Producer of podcast and audio content, managing production and strategy. Lickteig will report into Katie Hinman, CNN’s Vice President of Development, whose portfolio includes overseeing the CNN Audio brand, with marquee programming such as All There is with Anderson Cooper, The Assignment with Audie Cornish, Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, The Axe Files with David Axelrod, CNN 5 Things, CNN One Thing, and more. Lickteig brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked in the media and audio industry for over 20 years.
Lickteig is the co-founder of Small Good Thing, a podcast consulting and development company. Prior to that, he was the Executive Producer of Podcasts and Audio for NBC News and MSNBC. He also spent three years running the Slate Podcast Network, overseeing 25 shows, including Slow Burn, Decoder Ring and Slate’s daily news podcast,...
Lickteig is the co-founder of Small Good Thing, a podcast consulting and development company. Prior to that, he was the Executive Producer of Podcasts and Audio for NBC News and MSNBC. He also spent three years running the Slate Podcast Network, overseeing 25 shows, including Slow Burn, Decoder Ring and Slate’s daily news podcast,...
- 1/31/2023
- Podnews.net
CNN has cut some staffers from its audio team, in what the network said was a change in strategy at the division.
A CNN spokesperson said, “Audio is an important growth area for the company. Over the last several years we’ve learned a lot about the topics and productions that most resonate with our audiences. As a result, we’ve refined our strategy to focus our resources more specifically in those areas.”
Business Insider reported that eight people were affected, and they were sales and editorial positions. A network source said that “a small number of changes” but that it was “a relatively small group.”
CNN’s audio division has produced a number of podcasts, including a recently launched series in which Anderson Cooper explores loss and grief. Other podcasts are hosted by on-air personalities including Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Harry Enten, as well as The Axe Files with David Axelrod.
A CNN spokesperson said, “Audio is an important growth area for the company. Over the last several years we’ve learned a lot about the topics and productions that most resonate with our audiences. As a result, we’ve refined our strategy to focus our resources more specifically in those areas.”
Business Insider reported that eight people were affected, and they were sales and editorial positions. A network source said that “a small number of changes” but that it was “a relatively small group.”
CNN’s audio division has produced a number of podcasts, including a recently launched series in which Anderson Cooper explores loss and grief. Other podcasts are hosted by on-air personalities including Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Harry Enten, as well as The Axe Files with David Axelrod.
- 9/28/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Chrissy Teigen has revealed that the miscarriage she suffered in 2020 when she was 20 weeks pregnant with Jack, her and John Legend’s third child, was actually a life-saving abortion.
“I had to make a lot of difficult and heartbreaking decisions,” she explained during a recent appearance at social impact agency Propper Daley’s “A Day of Unreasonable Conversation” summit. “It became very clear around halfway through that he would not survive and that I wouldn’t either without any medical intervention.”
In September 2020, Teigen was placed on bed rest and...
“I had to make a lot of difficult and heartbreaking decisions,” she explained during a recent appearance at social impact agency Propper Daley’s “A Day of Unreasonable Conversation” summit. “It became very clear around halfway through that he would not survive and that I wouldn’t either without any medical intervention.”
In September 2020, Teigen was placed on bed rest and...
- 9/16/2022
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Anderson Cooper will debut a new CNN Audio podcast that will be devoted to exploring loss and grief.
All There Is with Anderson Cooper will premiere on Sept. 14.
According to the network, Cooper began recording the podcast alone during his final weeks packing up the apartment of his mother Gloria Vanderbilt. He found unopened boxes belonging to his late father and brother, and overwhelmed by the experience, he began to record intimate conversations with others about coping with grief. Among those who share their experiences are Stephen Colbert, Molly Shannon and Laurie Anderson.
In a statement, Cooper said, “I’ve often felt isolated and alone in grief and yet it is something all of us will experience in our lives. It’s helped me tremendously to hear from others on how they move forward in the face of loss, and I hope it helps listeners of this podcast as well.
All There Is with Anderson Cooper will premiere on Sept. 14.
According to the network, Cooper began recording the podcast alone during his final weeks packing up the apartment of his mother Gloria Vanderbilt. He found unopened boxes belonging to his late father and brother, and overwhelmed by the experience, he began to record intimate conversations with others about coping with grief. Among those who share their experiences are Stephen Colbert, Molly Shannon and Laurie Anderson.
In a statement, Cooper said, “I’ve often felt isolated and alone in grief and yet it is something all of us will experience in our lives. It’s helped me tremendously to hear from others on how they move forward in the face of loss, and I hope it helps listeners of this podcast as well.
- 9/7/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Never misunderestimate George W. Bush. The former president and infamous wordsmith is taking on higher education — and looking back at some of his presidential gaffes — as the latest instructor for MasterClass.
The 43rd president has joined the online platform to teach a class on “Authentic Leadership.” The class spans three hours (divided into 12 video lessons) and includes instruction on everything from “the art of personal diplomacy” to “crisis management” and “building a strong team.”
President Bush also speaks out about some of the most pivotal events from his time in office,...
The 43rd president has joined the online platform to teach a class on “Authentic Leadership.” The class spans three hours (divided into 12 video lessons) and includes instruction on everything from “the art of personal diplomacy” to “crisis management” and “building a strong team.”
President Bush also speaks out about some of the most pivotal events from his time in office,...
- 8/14/2022
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
President Joe Biden will deliver his first State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 9 p.m. Et/ 6 p.m. Pt. The speech comes as Biden — and the nation — face a host of generational crises including a burgeoning war in Ukraine, an ever-shifting pandemic and the overarching threat of climate change. It will mark Biden’s second address to a joint session of Congress.
A broad swath of outlets will be carrying the speech as well as offering analysis and reaction. See below for a breakdown of the expected coverage. You can also watch the President’s speech via the video embedded below.
ABC’s David Muir will lead the network’s coverage from Washington, D.C., with ABC News’ political team, including Linsey Davis, Cecilia Vega, Jonathan Karl, Martha Raddatz, Pierre Thomas, Chris Christie and Donna Brazile. Correspondents will also report during on ABC News Live.
A broad swath of outlets will be carrying the speech as well as offering analysis and reaction. See below for a breakdown of the expected coverage. You can also watch the President’s speech via the video embedded below.
ABC’s David Muir will lead the network’s coverage from Washington, D.C., with ABC News’ political team, including Linsey Davis, Cecilia Vega, Jonathan Karl, Martha Raddatz, Pierre Thomas, Chris Christie and Donna Brazile. Correspondents will also report during on ABC News Live.
- 3/2/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Stephen Colbert will be offering his live take on the news on the night of the State of the Union.
The Late Show will be broadcasting live on the East Coast on Tuesday March 1 as the CBS late-night show marks the 44th time that it has broadcast live since 2016.
Senator Bernie Sanders will be Colbert’s guest at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. There will also be a music performance by Jon Batiste and indie country rockers Big Thief.
It also marks Sanders’ 14th appearance on the late-night show.
March 1 will be President Joe Biden’s first official State of the Union – he delivered an address before a joint session of Congress last April. Earlier this week, former President Obama’s advisor David Axelrod warned Biden to “be humble” during his address, calling the state of the union “stressed.”
The Late Show is produced by The Late Show Inc.
The Late Show will be broadcasting live on the East Coast on Tuesday March 1 as the CBS late-night show marks the 44th time that it has broadcast live since 2016.
Senator Bernie Sanders will be Colbert’s guest at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. There will also be a music performance by Jon Batiste and indie country rockers Big Thief.
It also marks Sanders’ 14th appearance on the late-night show.
March 1 will be President Joe Biden’s first official State of the Union – he delivered an address before a joint session of Congress last April. Earlier this week, former President Obama’s advisor David Axelrod warned Biden to “be humble” during his address, calling the state of the union “stressed.”
The Late Show is produced by The Late Show Inc.
- 2/17/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
A jury found that New York Times and one of its top editors were not liable in Sarah Palin’s defamation lawsuit, affirming a judge’s earlier announcement that he would dismiss the case irregardless of their decision.
The jury’s verdict was unanimous.
As the jury continued its deliberations on Monday, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff told attorneys that he would toss out the case after concluding that Palin’s attorneys had failed to show that the Times and James Bennet, a former editor, had acted with actual malice, the threshold for proving libel against a public figure. Rakoff said that he would still allow the jury to reach a verdict because of the likelihood of an appeal.
The case centered on a June 14, 2017 Times editorial, written hours after a shooter opened fire on a congressional softball game, that delved into harsh political rhetoric and its links to violence.
The jury’s verdict was unanimous.
As the jury continued its deliberations on Monday, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff told attorneys that he would toss out the case after concluding that Palin’s attorneys had failed to show that the Times and James Bennet, a former editor, had acted with actual malice, the threshold for proving libel against a public figure. Rakoff said that he would still allow the jury to reach a verdict because of the likelihood of an appeal.
The case centered on a June 14, 2017 Times editorial, written hours after a shooter opened fire on a congressional softball game, that delved into harsh political rhetoric and its links to violence.
- 2/15/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Attorneys for Sarah Palin and The New York Times wrapped up their case on Friday with lengthy closing arguments, leaving it to jurors to decide whether a faulty 2017 editorial that linked the former governor’s political action committee to a mass shooting was merely “a mess up” or actual malice.
Jurors went into deliberations after they were presented with instructions by U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff.
During the trial, James Bennet, who was then the Times opinion editor and also is a defendant in the case, said that he was to blame for inserting, under the pressure of a deadline, sentences that linked the “incitement” of Palin’s Pac to the 2011 Tucson shootings in which six people were killed and congresswoman Gabby Giffords was severely wounded. Palin sued in 2017.
The editorial was written and published online on June 14, 2017, inspired by a shooting earlier in the day: James Hodgkinson opened...
Jurors went into deliberations after they were presented with instructions by U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff.
During the trial, James Bennet, who was then the Times opinion editor and also is a defendant in the case, said that he was to blame for inserting, under the pressure of a deadline, sentences that linked the “incitement” of Palin’s Pac to the 2011 Tucson shootings in which six people were killed and congresswoman Gabby Giffords was severely wounded. Palin sued in 2017.
The editorial was written and published online on June 14, 2017, inspired by a shooting earlier in the day: James Hodgkinson opened...
- 2/11/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Symone Sanders, who last month departed as senior adviser and chief spokesperson for Vice President Kamala Harris, is joining MSNBC, where she will host on weekends and on the network’s Peacock streaming channel, The Choice from MSNBC.
Sanders’ is one of the first major hires by Rashida Jones, who coming up on a year in her role, as MSNBC’s president. She made the announcement to staff on Monday morning.
Sanders’ show will “explore issues at the intersection of politics, culture and race and break down how decisions made in Washington impact electorates, industries, and communities across the country,” the network said in its announcement. She also will interview elected and government officials.
Sanders also will serve as a fill in anchor on the network. The show title and launch date of Sanders’ shows have yet to be announced.
On The Choice from MSNBC, Sanders will join other figures such as Zerlina Maxwell,...
Sanders’ is one of the first major hires by Rashida Jones, who coming up on a year in her role, as MSNBC’s president. She made the announcement to staff on Monday morning.
Sanders’ show will “explore issues at the intersection of politics, culture and race and break down how decisions made in Washington impact electorates, industries, and communities across the country,” the network said in its announcement. She also will interview elected and government officials.
Sanders also will serve as a fill in anchor on the network. The show title and launch date of Sanders’ shows have yet to be announced.
On The Choice from MSNBC, Sanders will join other figures such as Zerlina Maxwell,...
- 1/10/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Symone Sanders, who has been senior adviser and chief spokesperson for Vice President Kamala Harris, will depart her role at the end of the month.
“It has been an honor to serve the Vice President in this role,” Sanders wrote in an email to staff, per CNN and Politico.
Sanders, who also has the title of senior adviser to the vice president and deputy assistant to the president, is the latest departure from Harris’ office, as Ashley Etienne, Harris’ communications director, also plans to leave. Their exits come amid stories of internal friction and discord in the vice president’s office.
Sanders was a political commentator for CNN until 2019, when she joined Joe Biden’s presidential campaign as senior adviser. She previously served as national press secretary for Bernie Sanders in his 2016 presidential campaign. She also authored the book No, You Shut Up: Speaking Truth to Power and Reclaiming America,...
“It has been an honor to serve the Vice President in this role,” Sanders wrote in an email to staff, per CNN and Politico.
Sanders, who also has the title of senior adviser to the vice president and deputy assistant to the president, is the latest departure from Harris’ office, as Ashley Etienne, Harris’ communications director, also plans to leave. Their exits come amid stories of internal friction and discord in the vice president’s office.
Sanders was a political commentator for CNN until 2019, when she joined Joe Biden’s presidential campaign as senior adviser. She previously served as national press secretary for Bernie Sanders in his 2016 presidential campaign. She also authored the book No, You Shut Up: Speaking Truth to Power and Reclaiming America,...
- 12/2/2021
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: CNN is unveiling a slate of new limited series podcasts for this fall, including one focusing on California’s 2003 recall and another hosted by Clarissa Ward, who recently was reporting on the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan.
Other podcasts include ones hosted by Harry Enten, longtime podcaster Aminatou Sow, and a companion series from Hln.
With California Gov. Gavin Newsom facing a recall on Sept. 14, the Total Recall: California’s Political Circus podcast, hosted by Dana Bash, will look back at what happened in 2003, when voters ousted Gov. Gray Davis in favor of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Although this year’s recall has its share of celebrity candidates and fame seekers, more than 100 candidates sought the governorship in the 2003 race. Bash, CNN’s chief political correspondent, “will unpack the scandal, partisanship, and celebrity of the Golden State’s 2003 recall election – and explore what it might have forecasted about politics today,” according to CNN.
Other podcasts include ones hosted by Harry Enten, longtime podcaster Aminatou Sow, and a companion series from Hln.
With California Gov. Gavin Newsom facing a recall on Sept. 14, the Total Recall: California’s Political Circus podcast, hosted by Dana Bash, will look back at what happened in 2003, when voters ousted Gov. Gray Davis in favor of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Although this year’s recall has its share of celebrity candidates and fame seekers, more than 100 candidates sought the governorship in the 2003 race. Bash, CNN’s chief political correspondent, “will unpack the scandal, partisanship, and celebrity of the Golden State’s 2003 recall election – and explore what it might have forecasted about politics today,” according to CNN.
- 8/26/2021
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Former present Barack Obama will scale back his 60th birthday party, which was expected to be a largely attended event on Martha’s Vineyard this weekend, due to concerns about Covid-19, The New York Times reports.
“Due to the new spread of the Delta variant over the past week, the President and Mrs. Obama have decided to significantly scale back the event to include only family and close friends,” Hannah Hankins, a spokeswoman for Obama, said in a statement. “He’s appreciative of others sending their birthday wishes from afar...
“Due to the new spread of the Delta variant over the past week, the President and Mrs. Obama have decided to significantly scale back the event to include only family and close friends,” Hannah Hankins, a spokeswoman for Obama, said in a statement. “He’s appreciative of others sending their birthday wishes from afar...
- 8/4/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
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“Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union,” a three-part HBO documentary series offering a behind-the-scenes look at President Barack Obama, arrives on HBO Max on August 4, coinciding with the former commander in chief’s 60th birthday.
Directed by Emmy-winner Peter Kunhardt, “Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union” will premiere on HBO on August 3, before hitting the streaming service. HBO described the documentary as detailing the “personal and political journey of President Obama as the country grapples with its racial history.” The documentary shares a cohesive portrait of America under its first Black president, beginning with Obama’s childhood. The series takes viewers inside his perspective of being the son of...
“Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union,” a three-part HBO documentary series offering a behind-the-scenes look at President Barack Obama, arrives on HBO Max on August 4, coinciding with the former commander in chief’s 60th birthday.
Directed by Emmy-winner Peter Kunhardt, “Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union” will premiere on HBO on August 3, before hitting the streaming service. HBO described the documentary as detailing the “personal and political journey of President Obama as the country grapples with its racial history.” The documentary shares a cohesive portrait of America under its first Black president, beginning with Obama’s childhood. The series takes viewers inside his perspective of being the son of...
- 8/3/2021
- by Latifah Muhammad
- Indiewire
Documentary filmmaker Peter Kunhardt began working on HBO’s “Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union” in 2014, while the former president was still in the White House. The director-exec producer and Jelani Cobb, a writer for the New Yorker and exec producer on this three-part docuseries, spent four years researching and discovering rare and never-before-seen archival footage of Obama before filming commenced in 2018. Kunhardt conducted 39 interviews with a wide range of people including Cobb, late Congressman John Lewis, Valerie Jarrett, David Axelrod, Rev. Al Sharpton as well as Rev. Jeremiah Wright during the course of production.
The diverse voices allowed Kunhardt, who previously directed “John McCain: From Whom the Bell Tolls” for HBO, to examine and critique the former president’s personal and political journey, as well as the United States’ fraught racial history. The goal: to look at Obama “through a critical eye, but not get bogged down...
The diverse voices allowed Kunhardt, who previously directed “John McCain: From Whom the Bell Tolls” for HBO, to examine and critique the former president’s personal and political journey, as well as the United States’ fraught racial history. The goal: to look at Obama “through a critical eye, but not get bogged down...
- 8/3/2021
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
Barack Obama Charts a Historic Course in New Trailer for ‘Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union’
HBO has released a new trailer for its upcoming three-part docuseries on Barack Obama, Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union. It will premiere August 3rd, with additional episodes airing on the 4th and 5th.
Directed by Peter Kunhardt, the series will chronicle Obama’s personal and political journey, particularly through the lens of race. The trailer touches on Obama’s childhood, where he was one of just a handful of black kids in his school class, his early political efforts and how he built the unique coalition that...
Directed by Peter Kunhardt, the series will chronicle Obama’s personal and political journey, particularly through the lens of race. The trailer touches on Obama’s childhood, where he was one of just a handful of black kids in his school class, his early political efforts and how he built the unique coalition that...
- 7/21/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
After an extraordinarily busy first 100 days, Joe Biden is not expected to let up in his his first address as president to a Joint Session of Congress on Wednesday.
He’s expected to present his American Families Plan, a $1 trillion proposal that aims to provide free preschool for all 3- and 4-year-old children, bolster health care, education and other core aspects of the average American household. Along with his American Jobs Plan, it represents a $4 trillion infrastructure proposal from Biden.
The president plans to pay with it through a corporate tax hike and via increased taxes on the wealthiest 1% of Americans, including a near doubling of the capital gains rate on incomes above $1 million.
Below is a rundown of how to watch Biden’s United States Capitol address on TV and online.
Deadline will have the livestream right here — see below — starting at 9 p.m. Et/6 p.m. Pt.
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He’s expected to present his American Families Plan, a $1 trillion proposal that aims to provide free preschool for all 3- and 4-year-old children, bolster health care, education and other core aspects of the average American household. Along with his American Jobs Plan, it represents a $4 trillion infrastructure proposal from Biden.
The president plans to pay with it through a corporate tax hike and via increased taxes on the wealthiest 1% of Americans, including a near doubling of the capital gains rate on incomes above $1 million.
Below is a rundown of how to watch Biden’s United States Capitol address on TV and online.
Deadline will have the livestream right here — see below — starting at 9 p.m. Et/6 p.m. Pt.
Fox News Channel...
- 4/29/2021
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Barbara Boxer was in Greenland in July 2007, watching chunks of ice slide off glaciers into the rising ocean. She had brought Republican senators there with her, hoping a first-person confrontation with climate change would persuade them to take action. And as the newly calved icebergs flowed past, the then-senator thought her colleagues might be persuaded to vote yes on legislation to transform the U.S. from one of the world’s biggest greenhouse-gas polluters into a leader in addressing the crisis. “This was a moment in time,” Boxer tells Rolling Stone,...
- 3/22/2021
- by Patrick Reis
- Rollingstone.com
On Election Night, CNN dispatched its spirited primetime anchors to host shows in daytime and late-night, and reserved 7 p.m. on for analysis, analysis, analysis.
John King emerged as an early and heavy presence on CNN, working his regular shift at the network’s signature “Magic Wall,” but this year, he is armed with caveats. Nearly every other phrase out of King’s mouth this year is one urging viewers to be patient, using phrases like “this is early,” “I just want to caution you,” “if it holds,” and “we will check back later in the night.”
Part of that is a feature of this year’s Election Night preparation at CNN. The network, like many of its rivals, wants to make sure viewers understand where the vote is heading and why, using graphics representing how many votes were cast early, how many are left to come in, and more...
John King emerged as an early and heavy presence on CNN, working his regular shift at the network’s signature “Magic Wall,” but this year, he is armed with caveats. Nearly every other phrase out of King’s mouth this year is one urging viewers to be patient, using phrases like “this is early,” “I just want to caution you,” “if it holds,” and “we will check back later in the night.”
Part of that is a feature of this year’s Election Night preparation at CNN. The network, like many of its rivals, wants to make sure viewers understand where the vote is heading and why, using graphics representing how many votes were cast early, how many are left to come in, and more...
- 11/4/2020
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
This is it, America – Election Day 2020. With President Donald Trump, his Democratic challenger Joe Biden and so many others declaring this “the most important election of our lifetimes,” it’s time for the final votes to be cast and tallied. Deadline will provide live coverage all day – and, likely, night – long, and here is a rundown of how to watch as the historic day unfolds.
You can keep abreast of called states with the Electoral Map on our homepage, and watch our poll closing times to get a sense of where things stand at any given moment. There promises to be no shortage of drama, along with the potential for a 2016-esque GOP surprise or a 2018-like blue wave. But prognosticators gonna prognosticate, while Americans await their new president.
If you haven’t voted yet, please do. Then follow all the action of the strangest election in the strangest year.
You can keep abreast of called states with the Electoral Map on our homepage, and watch our poll closing times to get a sense of where things stand at any given moment. There promises to be no shortage of drama, along with the potential for a 2016-esque GOP surprise or a 2018-like blue wave. But prognosticators gonna prognosticate, while Americans await their new president.
If you haven’t voted yet, please do. Then follow all the action of the strangest election in the strangest year.
- 11/3/2020
- by Patrick Hipes and Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The final debate of the 2020 presidential election cycle is tonight in Nashville, with the second nationally televised meeting between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden set to begin at 9 p.m. Et/6 p.m. Pt at Belmont University.
NBC News White House correspondent Kristen Welker will moderate the debate, which will be simulcast across a total of 16 broadcast and cable networks and available on several streaming services and digital platforms. You can also watch the livestream on Deadline (courtesy of PBS NewsHour) here:
Like the first debate on September 28 in Cleveland — which drew 73.1 million viewers across the networks, the third-highest total ever — tonight’s debate will be 90 minutes without commercial interruption, with the subject matter (chosen by Welker) across six 15-minute segments to include fighting Covid-19, American families, race in America, climate change, national security and leadership.
The Commission on Presidential Debates, which organizes the proceedings, has tweaked...
NBC News White House correspondent Kristen Welker will moderate the debate, which will be simulcast across a total of 16 broadcast and cable networks and available on several streaming services and digital platforms. You can also watch the livestream on Deadline (courtesy of PBS NewsHour) here:
Like the first debate on September 28 in Cleveland — which drew 73.1 million viewers across the networks, the third-highest total ever — tonight’s debate will be 90 minutes without commercial interruption, with the subject matter (chosen by Welker) across six 15-minute segments to include fighting Covid-19, American families, race in America, climate change, national security and leadership.
The Commission on Presidential Debates, which organizes the proceedings, has tweaked...
- 10/23/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Wallace’s “Fox News Sunday” interview with President Donald Trump generated buzz over the weekend, with some of the praise coming from unexpected sources.
Across the political and media spectrums, Wallace was roundly cheered for his grilling of Trump on the coronavirus response and Joe Biden, as well as his willingness to correct the president’s untrue statements.
Watch the interview in the video above.
Axios’ Jonathan Swan wrote on Twitter, “I think I’ve watched every television interview Donald Trump has done since announcing his candidacy in 2015. Chris Wallace just did the best one, and by some distance.
Also Read: Chris Wallace vs Donald Trump: Fox News Anchor's Toughest Questions
Legendary broadcaster Dan Rather weighed in, too: “A tip of the Stetson to Chris Wallace. A consummate pro. Tough. Prepared. Fair. Always ready with a fact check and a follow-up question. I imagine there is quite a scene...
Across the political and media spectrums, Wallace was roundly cheered for his grilling of Trump on the coronavirus response and Joe Biden, as well as his willingness to correct the president’s untrue statements.
Watch the interview in the video above.
Axios’ Jonathan Swan wrote on Twitter, “I think I’ve watched every television interview Donald Trump has done since announcing his candidacy in 2015. Chris Wallace just did the best one, and by some distance.
Also Read: Chris Wallace vs Donald Trump: Fox News Anchor's Toughest Questions
Legendary broadcaster Dan Rather weighed in, too: “A tip of the Stetson to Chris Wallace. A consummate pro. Tough. Prepared. Fair. Always ready with a fact check and a follow-up question. I imagine there is quite a scene...
- 7/20/2020
- by Lindsey Ellefson
- The Wrap
Joe Biden was the projected winner of the Florida, Illinois and Arizona presidential primaries Tuesday, giving him a delegate lead that makes it all but impossible for Bernie Sanders to catch up.
Biden was projected to win each state handily, after dominating the primary contests on the last two Tuesdays.
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As some pundits declared Biden the presumptive nominee, attention will now focus on whether Sanders stays in the race, especially as states move to postpone their primary contests because of the coronavirus crisis.
“The race for the nomination is over,” David Axelrod, the CNN commentator and...
Biden was projected to win each state handily, after dominating the primary contests on the last two Tuesdays.
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As some pundits declared Biden the presumptive nominee, attention will now focus on whether Sanders stays in the race, especially as states move to postpone their primary contests because of the coronavirus crisis.
“The race for the nomination is over,” David Axelrod, the CNN commentator and...
- 3/18/2020
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Jon Stewart said he was "stunned" to hear the recent revelations that Louis C.K. sexually harassed multiple women during an interview on Today.
"You give your friends the benefit of the doubt," Stewart explained. "I've had friends who have had compulsions – gambling, drinking or drugs – and we've lost some of them; some of them have died. You always find yourself back to a moment of, did I miss something? Could I have done more? In this situation, I think we all could have."
"You get mad at yourself to for laughing it off,...
"You give your friends the benefit of the doubt," Stewart explained. "I've had friends who have had compulsions – gambling, drinking or drugs – and we've lost some of them; some of them have died. You always find yourself back to a moment of, did I miss something? Could I have done more? In this situation, I think we all could have."
"You get mad at yourself to for laughing it off,...
- 11/14/2017
- Rollingstone.com
Jon Stewart was “stunned” after five women publicly accused Louis C.K. — who later admitted the allegations “are true” — of sexual misconduct.
“You give your friends the benefit of the doubt. I tried to think about it in terms of, I’ve had friends who have had compulsions and have done things: gambling or drinking or drugs. And we’ve lost some of them. Some of them have died,” he said Tuesday on the Today show. “You always find yourself back to a moment of, ‘Did I miss something? Could I have done more?’ And in this situation, I think we all could have.
“You give your friends the benefit of the doubt. I tried to think about it in terms of, I’ve had friends who have had compulsions and have done things: gambling or drinking or drugs. And we’ve lost some of them. Some of them have died,” he said Tuesday on the Today show. “You always find yourself back to a moment of, ‘Did I miss something? Could I have done more?’ And in this situation, I think we all could have.
- 11/14/2017
- by Michele Corriston
- PEOPLE.com
Louis C.K. is the latest celebrity to face multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.
The 50-year-old comedian is at the center of a The New York Times expose where five women claim he either asked to masturbate in front of them, or masturbated in front of them without their consent.
While the accusations in the Times date back to the 1990s, media speculation surrounding C.K.'s behavior started in 2012. C.K. has repeatedly refused to address rumors even as they've gained more momentum in recent years.
More: Matt Damon Says He and Ben Affleck Knew About Harvey Weinstein Allegedly Sexually Harassing Gwyneth Paltrow
As for the Times article, C.K.’s publicist, Lewis Kay, told the newspaper in an email on Tuesday that “Louis is not going to answer any questions." Et has also reached out to the comedian.
In light of the report, here is an extensive timeline detailing all the instances when the five-time Emmy winner...
The 50-year-old comedian is at the center of a The New York Times expose where five women claim he either asked to masturbate in front of them, or masturbated in front of them without their consent.
While the accusations in the Times date back to the 1990s, media speculation surrounding C.K.'s behavior started in 2012. C.K. has repeatedly refused to address rumors even as they've gained more momentum in recent years.
More: Matt Damon Says He and Ben Affleck Knew About Harvey Weinstein Allegedly Sexually Harassing Gwyneth Paltrow
As for the Times article, C.K.’s publicist, Lewis Kay, told the newspaper in an email on Tuesday that “Louis is not going to answer any questions." Et has also reached out to the comedian.
In light of the report, here is an extensive timeline detailing all the instances when the five-time Emmy winner...
- 11/10/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
First Lady Melania Trump spoke out against bullying at a U.N. luncheon on Wednesday — in a speech the Twitterverse found more than a little ironic.
“It remains our generation’s moral imperative to take responsibility for what our children learn. We must turn our focus right now to the message and content they are exposed to on a daily basis — social media, the bullying,” she said at an event for spouses of world leaders at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations.
“When we join together as parents caring for children, whether they live in our own families,...
“It remains our generation’s moral imperative to take responsibility for what our children learn. We must turn our focus right now to the message and content they are exposed to on a daily basis — social media, the bullying,” she said at an event for spouses of world leaders at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations.
“When we join together as parents caring for children, whether they live in our own families,...
- 9/20/2017
- by Kathy Ehrich Dowd
- PEOPLE.com
A modest studio nestled in a corridor of industrial Chicago is the latest front in the ongoing battle to marry news and pop culture. Here, writers for the Fusion network’s new weekly show, “The A.V. Club,” are discussing how to best taste-test a Nintendo Switch cartridge.
The gag will serve as the cold open for the second episode of the pop-culture website’s eponymous TV show, which premiered March 16 and will air a new episode every Thursday evening. Host John Teti and his writers, Yolanda Carney and Fran Hoepfner, recently learned that Nintendo has coated cartridges for its new gaming system in something deliberately foul-tasting, to prevent children from eating them. “So we’re feeding it to adults,” Hoepfner said.
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Teti laughed at the phrasing. “Let’s remember that,” he noted. (They wound up with,...
The gag will serve as the cold open for the second episode of the pop-culture website’s eponymous TV show, which premiered March 16 and will air a new episode every Thursday evening. Host John Teti and his writers, Yolanda Carney and Fran Hoepfner, recently learned that Nintendo has coated cartridges for its new gaming system in something deliberately foul-tasting, to prevent children from eating them. “So we’re feeding it to adults,” Hoepfner said.
Read More: Univision Will Indeed Be Making a Spanish-Language Version of ‘Breaking Bad’
Teti laughed at the phrasing. “Let’s remember that,” he noted. (They wound up with,...
- 3/24/2017
- by Andrew Lapin
- Indiewire
“Real Time With Bill Maher” livestreamed its season finale on Friday, the show’s first episode following the presidential election, and now you can watch the entire episode above. The outspoken host opened the episode with, “Well, we tried” — a reference to Donald Trump’s surprise victory on Tuesday night over Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton — before tearing into Trump voters and the president-elect himself in the rest of his monologue. The rest of the episode featured interviews with Former Attorney General Eric Holder, singer John Legend and comedian Trae Crowder. The roundtable guests were political commentator David Axelrod, political correspondent...
- 11/12/2016
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Jeff Daniels, with help from Bloomberg's Matt Negrin and Griffin Hammond, revived his portrayal of The Newsroom anchor Will McAvoy to unleash his thoughts about the upcoming presidential election between presumptive nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
"I think for the first time in election history, her opponent might donate to her campaign," McAvoy joked about the mogul's past Clinton campaign contributions before launching into a Newsroom-inspired diatribe. "Yeah, Donald Trump is a fact-bending loose cannon who alienates mainstream voters with everything he says, but he gets constant media attention for free.
"I think for the first time in election history, her opponent might donate to her campaign," McAvoy joked about the mogul's past Clinton campaign contributions before launching into a Newsroom-inspired diatribe. "Yeah, Donald Trump is a fact-bending loose cannon who alienates mainstream voters with everything he says, but he gets constant media attention for free.
- 5/11/2016
- Rollingstone.com
Jon Stewart called presumptive Gop presidential nominee Donald Trump a “man-baby” in a new interview with David Axelrod. Jon Stewart On Donald Trump Stewart weighed in on Trump and the general state of the 2016 election on Axelrod’s The Axe Files podcast Monday. “[Trump] is a man-baby. He has the physical countenance of a man, and a […]
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- 5/10/2016
- by Chelsea Regan
- Uinterview
Jon Stewart released some comedic vitriol on Donald Trump during an interview with former Obama senior advisor David Axelrod, cracking, "I would vote for Mr. T over Donald Trump."
Stewart taped his episode of Axelrod's podcast, "The Axe Files," live at the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics on May 9th. The interview is available to watch on YouTube, but an audio version has yet to be posted.
"I'm not a Constitutional scholar so I can't necessarily say, but are you eligible to run if you are a man-baby? Or a baby-man?...
Stewart taped his episode of Axelrod's podcast, "The Axe Files," live at the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics on May 9th. The interview is available to watch on YouTube, but an audio version has yet to be posted.
"I'm not a Constitutional scholar so I can't necessarily say, but are you eligible to run if you are a man-baby? Or a baby-man?...
- 5/10/2016
- Rollingstone.com
Jon Stewart may not be hosting “The Daily Show” anymore, but we don’t need to watch him on a political satire show every night to figure out how he feels about Donald Trump. “I would vote for Mr. T. over Donald Trump,” Stewart said Monday during a taping of the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics’ “The Axe Files,” a podcast hosted by President Obama’s former senior advisor David Axelrod. Stewart then took another aim at the presumptive Gop nominee, saying: “I’m not a Constitutional scholar so I can’t necessarily say, but are you eligible...
- 5/10/2016
- by Itay Hod
- The Wrap
If the rise of Donald Trump in this presidential election has you missing Jon Stewart at The Daily Show anchor desk, you'll be disappointed to hear that Stewart doesn't feel the same – and won't be coming back.
"I'm not going to be on television anymore," Stewart said flatly when pressed Monday to address rumors to the contrary.
Stewart, appearing at the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics for a taping of The Axe Files, said Trump's success in the Republican primaries and the prospect of his general-election fight with Democrat front-runner Hillary Clinton have hardly been cause to reconsider his...
"I'm not going to be on television anymore," Stewart said flatly when pressed Monday to address rumors to the contrary.
Stewart, appearing at the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics for a taping of The Axe Files, said Trump's success in the Republican primaries and the prospect of his general-election fight with Democrat front-runner Hillary Clinton have hardly been cause to reconsider his...
- 5/9/2016
- by Sandra Sobieraj Westfall and Tierney McAfee
- People.com - TV Watch
If the rise of Donald Trump in this presidential election has you missing Jon Stewart at The Daily Show anchor desk, you'll be disappointed to hear that Stewart doesn't feel the same - and won't be coming back. "I'm not going to be on television anymore," Stewart said flatly when pressed Monday to address rumors to the contrary. Stewart, appearing at the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics for a taping of The Axe Files, said Trump's success in the Republican primaries and the prospect of his general-election fight with Democrat front-runner Hillary Clinton have hardly been cause to reconsider...
- 5/9/2016
- by Sandra Sobieraj Westfall and Tierney McAfee
- PEOPLE.com
If the rise of Donald Trump in this presidential election has you missing Jon Stewart at The Daily Show anchor desk, you'll be disappointed to hear that Stewart doesn't feel the same - and won't be coming back. "I'm not going to be on television anymore," Stewart said flatly when pressed Monday to address rumors to the contrary. Stewart, appearing at the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics for a taping of The Axe Files, said Trump's success in the Republican primaries and the prospect of his general-election fight with Democrat front-runner Hillary Clinton have hardly been cause to reconsider...
- 5/9/2016
- by Sandra Sobieraj Westfall and Tierney McAfee
- PEOPLE.com
Jon Stewart enjoyed access to President Obama that many journalists would fight tooth and nail to obtain. “The Daily Show” host met privately with the President at the White House on a number of occasions, including during the 2011 budget debate and the 2014 Ukraine crisis, according to a new report by Politico. “I can’t say that because Jon Stewart was unhappy policy changed,” former Obama campaign adviser David Axelrod said. “But I can say that he had forceful arguments, they were arguments that we knew would be heard and deserved to be answered.” See video: President Obama Tells 'Daily Show's' Jon Stewart,...
- 7/28/2015
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
TV Picks: John Ridley, David Axelrod, Matt Taibbi Topline Real Time With Bill Maher Friday night on HBO.HBO’s whipsmart salon is back this Friday night (last week Vice Special Report on Cancer slotted in) as Real Time with Bill Maher continues its 13th season Friday, March 6 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live Et/tape-delayed Pt), with a replay at 11:45 p.m., exclusively on HBO.Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show includes an opening monologue, roundtable discussions with panelists, and interviews with guests.Author Lawrence Wright is the top-of-show interview guest. Screenwriter John Ridley is the mid-show interview guest. The […]...
- 3/3/2015
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
Jon Stewart gave a preview of what his The Daily Show goodbye might look like later this year. Stewart knew that by the time Tuesday's The Daily Show aired the news would likely be out, telling the TV audience at the top of the hour, "You probably know things these people [the studio audience] don't know yet, which is a twist." Read more Jon Stewart Exit Leaves Comedy Central at a Crossroads After interviewing President Obama advisor David Axelrod, Stewart made his announcement. "Seventeen years is the longest I have ever in my life held a job by sixteen
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- 2/11/2015
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s official. Jon Stewart is leaving “The Daily Show” later this year after 16 years as host of the iconic Comedy Central program. His announcement during Tuesday’s taping — one that guest David Axelrod later tweeted was an “emotional night” — was totally unexpected, spreading throughout social media like wildfire. According to Twitter Data, there were over 130,000 tweets related to the news within the first hour and a half. Since taking over the program from previous host Craig Kilborn in 1999, Stewart has built an unlikely institution, not only entertaining — but, for better or worse — informing millions of Americans and managing...
- 2/11/2015
- by Itay Hod and Jordan Burchette
- The Wrap
Just in time for the actual midterm elections, the four Senators of Alpha House are back for another season today, doing whatever they can to hang on to their dignity and their jobs – fending off political opponents, magicians, reality show cameras, and comedy roasters. Start the binging right now.
Unlike other shows set in D.C., Alpha House is set against the backdrop of the current election season, where Obama is president and actual political stars, like Senator John McCain, David Axelrod, Grover Norquist and George Stephanopoulos, make appearances.
The real-life element is key to making the understated comedy work, according to executive producer Jonathan Alter, who is also a real-life NBC News contributor and veteran political journalist.
Enlisting members of both parties – in guest appearances and story lines – also helps drive the series. “It may be one of the only political endeavors getting bipartisan support,” says Alter.
But several...
Unlike other shows set in D.C., Alpha House is set against the backdrop of the current election season, where Obama is president and actual political stars, like Senator John McCain, David Axelrod, Grover Norquist and George Stephanopoulos, make appearances.
The real-life element is key to making the understated comedy work, according to executive producer Jonathan Alter, who is also a real-life NBC News contributor and veteran political journalist.
Enlisting members of both parties – in guest appearances and story lines – also helps drive the series. “It may be one of the only political endeavors getting bipartisan support,” says Alter.
But several...
- 10/24/2014
- Hollywonk
On the heels of some good news in the Chris Christie Bridgegate scandal, that Governor Christie did not take a helicopter ride to survey the traffic created by his administration's lane closures, the Morning Joe crew weighed in on the "gleeful" coverage of the scandal Wednesday morning. Former Obama senior advisor David Axelrod pointed out, however, that while he views MSNBC's coverage as "at least balanced," Christie has benefited from the fact that he has "gotten pummeled" on some MSNBC shows.
- 2/12/2014
- by Tommy Christopher
- Mediaite - TV
Senator Tom Coburn (R-ok) and Democratic strategist David Axelrod went a few rounds on the Affordable Care Act on Morning Joe Monday morning, differing wildly on whether the law's implementation problems spoke to a fundamental problem in the government's participation in the health care industry, or whether the Aca would, like previous social insurance programs, prove to overcome initial resistance.
- 10/28/2013
- by Evan McMurry
- Mediaite - TV
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