Sarah Palin and Katie Couric, part what, 10?

It seems over the last week or so CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Katie Couric has been interviewing vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin everyday.  Her interviews have given fodder to Saturday Night Live, along with numerous other media outlets.  However, the clip below a Couric interview aired tonight, will have many talking before Thursday nights vice presidential debate.  The question asked by Couric is a very simple one, "What magazines or newspapers did you read regularly before being picked for VP?"  Palin's answer will leave many wondering aloud about the McCain campaign.

SNL at it again, with a little Palin, McCain, and Obama

Saturday Night Live last night did two wonderful political sketches.  The first one, which is below, is a spoof of the Sarah Palin/Katie Couric interview.  The interview has raised the eyebrows of many, so it is no surprise that SNL decided to go at it again.  In the role of Gov. Sarah Palin is Tina Fey returned again, with Katie Couric being played by Amy Poehler.  The chemistry between the two women is always great.  Even though Poehler's Couric was not as good as her Hilary Clinton, it played well enough to Fey's Palin.

SNL also touched on the Presidential debate that occurred the night before.  This sketch allowed Chris Parnell to return and be the moderator Jim Lehrer, while Fred Armisen played Barack Obama and Darryl Hammond portrayed John McCain.  This was a long wide ranging sketch for sure.  Something that is really worth watching.  It also includes a cameo by Amy Poehler's Hilary Clinton.

PETA at it again

To say PETA is always trying to get attention is a true understatement. Today news has come out that PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) wants ice cream maker Ben and Jerry's to use human breast milk in there ice cream. This of course would reduce the use of cows milk, something that the majority of ice cream manufacturer use to produce there ice cream. Click continued below to read the full story via the Dallas Morning News.

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Happiest day for Lions fans

In a story that is making the hearts and minds of many Detroit Lions Fan extremely happy, the long time President and CEO Matt Millen has been fired by the Lions. Millen was hired by owner William Clay Ford in 2001 as a way of trying something new. When he was brought on it really made numerous fans think they wanted to win, but after three fired coaches, drafting three wide-receivers three straight years in the first round, horrible drafting overall, it was something that was long overdue. Tom Lewand, who is the chief operation officer, will be interim President, Martin Mayhew, will be acting general manager, and Chedric Saunders has been promoted to vice president of football operations. Head coach Rod Marinelli will stay in place for the rest of the year it appears, his future is uncertain, but it is almost clear Marinelli will be gone once a new GM/President is hired.

Millen was 31-84, in his 7 years at the helm of the Lions. Mike O'Hara the long time Lions beat writer has a very good commentary on the future and past of the program.

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News report from Detroit's WXYZ sports director Don Shane

The new USO

Yesterdays NBC Nightly News ended with something that really touches the soul.  As we know there are many mothers and fathers are at war, leaving there children behind missing them terribly.  The USO in its continuing effort to cheer up more than just the troops is using some new celebrities.  This time it is the characters from the wildly popular Sesame Street.  It is a very interesting story, the video is below:

Brokaw to take moderators chair through November election

                               

Breaking News: Former NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw will become moderator of Meet the Press through the election season. The announcement was made today in a press release by NBC News, as well as on this mornings broadcast of the show, which was moderated by Brian Williams. Brokaw hosted a special tribute show of Meet the Press last Sunday, a few days after the sudden death of Tim Russert to a heart attack.  

Brokaw will begin next Sunday, June 29th. Brian Williams mentioned that he will be there in the coming months a few times, so this means Brokaw will be there for most of the times. However, NBC will probably be testing out new moderators in the coming months. It makes you wonder if in the coming months will they have the main moderator, with an extra questioner.

Tom Brokaw retired in 2004 from his Nightly News chair, now manned by Brian Williams. He held the post for 20 years, while there he was the top rated anchor for numerous years. Brokaw along with Tim Russert led NBC News to being the top network news network. Brokaw has appeared on Meet the Press since the 1970s. He has moderated the show multiple times, as well as been a questioner.

The show will continue to be taped in at the NBC News Washington, D.C. bureau studio, as well as being produced by executive producer Betsy Fischer.

The press release is below:

TOM BROKAW TO SERVE AS MODERATOR OF "MEET THE PRESS" THROUGH 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

(New York) - June 22, 2008 - Beginning on Sunday, June 29, NBC News' Tom Brokaw will serve as moderator of "Meet the Press" through the 2008 presidential election. The broadcast will continue to originate from the NBC News Bureau in Washington D.C. The announcement was made today by NBC News President Steve Capus.

"A lot has been said in recent days about what 'Meet the Press' means to NBC News and to the nation," said Capus. "To have someone of Tom's stature step up and dedicate himself to ensuring its ongoing success is not only a testament to his loyalty to Tim, but his enduring commitment to NBC News and our viewers."

“Some of my best memories from covering the last several presidential elections have included working closely with Tom, so I know just how lucky we are to have him step in as moderator for 'Meet the Press,'" said executive producer Betsy Fischer. "His intellect, focus and calming presence is exactly what we need to move forward smartly and remain the No. 1 public affairs show on television as we head into one of the most pivotal elections in our nation's history."

For his part, Brokaw said, "I've been appearing on 'Meet the Press' since the days of Watergate when it was moderated by Lawrence E. Spivak right through the distinguished tenure of my great friend, Tim Russert, so I feel right at home. Tim made 'Meet the Press' the center of the universe for informative and lively discussions of public affairs, particularly the exciting 2008 campaign for president, and I intend to continue that commitment to our viewers."
Betsy Fischer is the executive producer and Michelle Jaconi and Rebecca Samuels are the producers of "Meet the Press," which is seen on the NBC Television Network from 9-10 a.m. ET in most markets. In Washington D.C. and New York City, the broadcast is seen from 10:30-11:30 a.m. ET. Please check local listings or the "Meet the Press" website (www.mtp.msnbc.com) for television and radio broadcast times in your area.

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Charlie Gasparino, "quoting" a CEO

CNBC's On-Air-Editor Charlie Gasparino on yesterday's Closing Bell was doing a story about the merger of J.P. Morgan and Bear Stearns.  During the report Gasparino quoted Lehman Brothers CEO Dick Fuld, but the quote wasn't a clean quote.  Watch below to see what it was: