Viewers understand and expect reporters to be human. But reporters should also be aware, that if they get too caught up in their own adventures, they risk becoming reality show stars, and losing the credibility that so vital when they go back to their other job: journalism.

In which Kathy Griffin’s New Year’s Eve antics on CNN reminds the author of a long-forgotten incidence of F-bombing on the usually family-friendly cable news network.

CNN New Years “coverage” from Times square, was edgy, and fun, even if it did produce some cringeworthy moments, notable when pottymouthed comedienne Kathy Griffin asked Anderson Cooper what his “safe word” is?

I’m not saying, I’m just asking. I mean If Sarah Palin could win, why couldn’t Lou?

T.A.P.S. is the organization that will get the proceeds of my coin auction. See Serious Coin, Serious Cause.

CNN Hopes John King will be a better fit at 7pm.

I was advised to tune in tonight (Wednesday) for what would be Lou’s very last show on CNN. I was told that Dobbs would  announce he’s leaving, effective immediately.  That rumor turned out to be true.  And it looks as though he was fired by CNN’s Jon Klein, reading between the lines of Dobbs’ on-air […]

Was I too harsh on CNN two weeks ago? I was thinking about that as read over President Obama’s remarks at Walter Cronkite’s memorial service. I wonder if anyone at CNN was listening as the President related one telling anecdote about veteran newsman.

Security Scare or Media Scare? Should the Coast Guard “exercise” with more restraint, lest it overexcite the trigger-happy news media, or should the media wait until they know what’s happening before inciting panic with unconfirmed reports? Call me crazy, but I think CNN blew it, big time.

I think that reporters are well within their rights to argue aggressively for the access and assistance they need to adequately cover a story… but I also believe that military officers who serve as Public Affairs Officers deserve to be treated respectfully.