Showing posts with label Katie Couric. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Katie Couric. Show all posts
Monday, 20 July 2009
Katie Couric: Rhode Island
I didn’t know the state was officially called “Rhode Island and Providence Plantations”!
Thursday, 16 July 2009
Katie Couric: Court History
I do like Katie’s notebook pieces. These short 1 minute pieces have slowly become the template for my Viewpoint pieces in terms of length and commentary style, with some of my own touches added. I could never talk for just a minute about anything, but it does help to have a prompter that has a 2500 character limit on it. Helps me keep my writing concise.
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Tuesday, 14 July 2009
Tuesday, 2 June 2009
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
Katie Couric on Dick Cheney: Give Obama a chance
In her latest edition of her notebook, Katie Couric puts forward the idea that Dick Cheney crossed the line when criticising President Obama for "...making the country less safe...".
The truth is, Dick Cheney's attack was out of line, and pure politicing. The US political system seems to have taken politics to new depths since 2001, and it would seem that some people would like to have it stay down there.
The truth is, Dick Cheney's attack was out of line, and pure politicing. The US political system seems to have taken politics to new depths since 2001, and it would seem that some people would like to have it stay down there.
Saturday, 10 January 2009
Thursday, 8 January 2009
Tuesday, 6 January 2009
Katie Couric: The Senate, Roland Burris, Al Franken and the economy.
In her latest notebook entry, Katie Couric talks about the distractions that Roland Burris from Illinois, and Al Franken from Minnesota are to the important work of stimulating the economy.
Yes, these two situations are distractions. The Democrats blocking Burris, the Republicans blocking Franken. I'm afraid it's business as usual in Washington DC, and both sides have lost their focus.
Yes, these two situations are distractions. The Democrats blocking Burris, the Republicans blocking Franken. I'm afraid it's business as usual in Washington DC, and both sides have lost their focus.
Katie Couric: Bush and Obama should work together on Gaza.
I was pre-occupied yesterday with happening in the UK and Irish broadcast media, so this entry in the notebook by Katie Couric got missed by me when it was initially posted but I'm glad I caught up with it now, cos it is worthy of note, even if it is a mere pipe dream that she proposes.
I just cannot see Bush and Obama getting together on this issue. I have a feeling that Obama is going to be very different when it comes to the Israel/Palestine situation, and I think the Israelis knew that too. That's why the military operations had to be now, because they know when Obama comes into office, they will not have such strong support as they have had from "Dubya". I have to say that I think this may be the last throw of the dice for Israel to get what they want, because they're scared that an Obama administration may just force a settlement on both sides, that neither want, but may have to live with. Israel is trying to get the upper hand now, rather than possibly come of worst in a diplomatic situation.
I just cannot see Bush and Obama getting together on this issue. I have a feeling that Obama is going to be very different when it comes to the Israel/Palestine situation, and I think the Israelis knew that too. That's why the military operations had to be now, because they know when Obama comes into office, they will not have such strong support as they have had from "Dubya". I have to say that I think this may be the last throw of the dice for Israel to get what they want, because they're scared that an Obama administration may just force a settlement on both sides, that neither want, but may have to live with. Israel is trying to get the upper hand now, rather than possibly come of worst in a diplomatic situation.
Thursday, 10 April 2008
Could it be the CBS Evening News without Katie Couric?
The Wall Street Journal Online is reporting that Katie Couric could be on the verge of departing from CBS. The Journal reports that CBS executives are under pressure to cut costs on the programme, and the biggest target there is Katie Couric with her contract reportedly worth $15 million a year.
If she were to leave, who should get the anchor duties? Well, Harry Smith, longtime CBS News anchor, but like Katie mostly for morning programmes, has proved himself a more than capable anchor when he has substituted for her. The only other feasible alternative from within CBS News is Russ Mitchell, who anchors the Sunday edition of the programme. Can't say I see any other reasonable alternatives from outside of CBS News.
TV Newser has more on this developing story.
If she were to leave, who should get the anchor duties? Well, Harry Smith, longtime CBS News anchor, but like Katie mostly for morning programmes, has proved himself a more than capable anchor when he has substituted for her. The only other feasible alternative from within CBS News is Russ Mitchell, who anchors the Sunday edition of the programme. Can't say I see any other reasonable alternatives from outside of CBS News.
TV Newser has more on this developing story.
Saturday, 17 November 2007
Katie Couric, a coat, a cold night, and channeling Dan Rather!
WTOP, the Washington DC all news radio station is reporting that Katie Couric has been caught on video channeling Dan Rather, when he spent half an hour discussing whether his coat should be open or closed, and his collar up or down.
The video is here, and from my expert eye, it looks like the camera is the one that was assigned to her by CBS. So, the video must have come from CBS News, or at least someone within CBS News.
Have to say though, having viewed the video, it does show Katie in a good light. She is light hearted, not over serious. It's clear she enjoys her work and the team who work with her. They're having fun during rehearsals and during the breaks in the live transmission.
I think leather gloves are very definitely Katie, and the leather boots she was wearing too. I wonder if gloves could be the new fashion trend for news anchors?!?!?
The video is here, and from my expert eye, it looks like the camera is the one that was assigned to her by CBS. So, the video must have come from CBS News, or at least someone within CBS News.
Have to say though, having viewed the video, it does show Katie in a good light. She is light hearted, not over serious. It's clear she enjoys her work and the team who work with her. They're having fun during rehearsals and during the breaks in the live transmission.
I think leather gloves are very definitely Katie, and the leather boots she was wearing too. I wonder if gloves could be the new fashion trend for news anchors?!?!?
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