Dec 11th, 2008 · This week, NBC announced that comedian Jay Leno would stay at the network past his 2009 contract deadline and host a new primetime show five days a week. Anthony E. Zuiker, co-creator of the CSI franchise, talks about how that will affect the future of scripted television.
Dec 9th, 2008 · NBC has announced that Jay Leno will leave The Tonight Show in 2009 as planned. But he'll stay at NBC and launch a five-nights-a-week show that will air during primetime. Conan O'Brien will take over Tonight as promised, but since he'll still follow Leno, what does it mean for O'Brien?
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.