Oct 31st, 2008 · Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar, Boyce Watkins and Marcus Skelton talk about Obama's recent primetime television address, the ongoing Ad wars, D.L. Hughley's new CNN show offering a comedic take on the news, and San Francisco 49er's coach Mike Singletary's much-talked-about press conference.
Oct 29th, 2008 · With less than a week left before Election Day, the campaigns are working overtime to woo undecided voters to the polls. Tonight, Sen. Barack Obama takes to primetime television to make his case. But, for some who refuse to vote for anyone, messages from both candidates are futile. Warren Higgins, Tony Nam and Bryan Shelton explain their different reasons for why they will not cast a vote in this year's election.
Jul 11th, 2008 · Jimi Izrael, Ruben Navarrette, Arsalan Iftikhar and Ed Dorn talk weigh in on the latest headlines. This week, the men discuss the Rev. Jesse Jackson's controversial off-mic comments about Sen. Barack Obama, both presidential candidates' aggressive push for the Latino vote, and the Obamas' first primetime television interview.
Jul 4th, 2008 · Acclaimed actor Jimmy Smits will host the 28th annual broadcast of A Capitol Fourth on PBS this July 4th. But before his primetime duties, the actor stops by NPR to discuss his television career and why he's proud to be an American. Smits also discusses the possibility of his own run for public office.
Apr 1st, 2008 · Presumptive presidential nominee John McCain faces a ratings battle this September. His acceptance speech at the Republican Convention may be in primetime competition with the opening of the NFL season.
Nov 10th, 2007 · A week into the Writers Guild of America strike, some primetime shows are already cutting back and most late night television shows are in reruns. But soap operas face an even more difficult situation: They can't run re-runs and the shows can't afford to go dark.
Nov 7th, 2007 · Much of the talk surrounding the current Writer's Guild strike has focused on the impact it's already having on primetime television. But movies are a different story, for now. Film producer Lawrence Turman talks with Robert Siegel about what impact the strike could have at the multiplex.
Sep 11th, 2006 · During the holy month of Ramadan, millions of Muslims will gather nightly to feast with their family and friends. That also translates into the biggest primetime viewing audience across the Arab world. One blockbuster TV special, Renegades, will send this message: Terrorists kill Muslims, too.