Weekend Talk Show *Preview* for 12/1 - 11/2/07 (not the live thread)

I'm changing up the format slightly this week. I'm going to post the raw data for the shows in order to beat the now early in the day Saturday shows. Then, as I get each of the shows guests researched I'll repost that shows info on the thread with the links. Also, please notice the 3 hour CSPAN Book TV interview with Newt on Sunday. They do archive a stream on their web site, I believe, if you want to watch the main Sunday shows and still see this.

Show by Show Preview

Below are the topics and guests announced for these programs, along with my take on the "memes" that the shows are trying to push. With each guest's name are a series of links that I found in a web search that helped me get a handle on who they are and what their likely positions will be when they are interviewed.

Saturday Shows For

Sunday Shows for December 2, 2007

NBC Meet The Press (Tim Russert)

Meme:
- to be posted later
Topics:
- A key senator from the Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees shares his firsthand account of a region at war
  - What he saw on the ground in his recent trip to Iraq
  - Is progress being made?
  - Where do we go from here?
- Decision 2008 roundtable
Guests
- Senator Jim Webb, Democrat - Virginia
  - Senate web site | Bio
- Roundtable
  - David Brody
  - David Gregory
  - Michele Norris
  - Eugene Robinson.
Meet the Press mailbox (web page for comments)

CBS Face The Nation (Bob Schieffer)

Meme:
- to be posted later
Topics:
- Campaign '08
Guests
- Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona
  - Presidential Candidate
- David Axelrod
  - Chief Strategist, Obama Campaign
- Howard Wolfson
  - Communications Director, Clinton Campaign
Face The Nation contact information - ftn@cbsnews.com

Fox News Sunday (Chris Wallace)

Meme:
- to be posted later
Topics:
- A fair and balanced debate with two major players in campaign politics
  - One month before the first caucuses in Iowa, "FOX News Sunday" hosts a lively, fair and balanced debate with two major players in campaign politics
- “American Leaders” series : Fred Smith
  - Founder and CEO of FedEx
  - "We’re expanding the conversation on Sunday morning talk shows beyond the Beltway to discuss a wider range of issues. Not just what is going on in Washington politics, but also what is going on around the country, with top business, social and cultural figures."
- Fox News Sunday panel
  - The frontrunners facing trouble this week:
    - former Mayor Rudy Giuliani defends spending on his mayoral security
    - former President Bill Clinton claims he opposed the Iraq war from the beginning, grabbing the spotlight from Hillary
  - How will this impact the campaign and the candidates’ status heading into the primaries?
- Power Player of the week: Director of the National Gallery of Art, which holds some of America’s greatest treasures
- Fox News essay: Coming up on Fox News Sunday
Guests
- Karl Rove
  - Former deputy chief of staff to President Bush
- Representative Chris Van Hollen, Democrat - Maryland
  - Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
- Fox News Sunday panel
  - Fred Barnes
    - The Weekly Standard
  - Mara Liasson
    - National Public Radio
  - Bill Kristol
    - The Weekly Standard
  - Nina Easton
    - Fortune Magazine
- Power Player of the week: Earl “Rusty” Powell
  - Director of the National Gallery of Art
Fox News Sunday contact information - FNS@foxnews.com

CNN Late Edition (Wolf Blitzer)

Meme:
- to be posted later
Topics:
- A new plan for Middle East peace. Wolf sits down with President Bush.
- Plus reaction from two top Senators.
- The race for president with candidate Chris Dodd.
Guests
- President George Bush
- Senator Chris Dodd, Democrat - Connecticut
  - Senate web site | Bio
  - Democrat Presidential Candidate | Campaign web site | Bio
- Lt. General Raymond Odierno
  - Commander, Multi-National Corps-Iraq
- Senator Carl Levin, Dhimmicrat - Michiganistan
  - Chairman Senate Armed Services Committee
  - Senate web site | Bio
- Senator Arlen Specter, RINO - ~~Pennsylvania~~ Scotland
  - Senate Judiciary Committee
  - Senate web site | Bio
CNN Late Edition (web page for comments)

ABC This Week (George Stephanopoulos)

Meme:
- to be posted later
Topics:
- Fresh off the latest Republican debate, Huckabee discusses his campaign for the presidential nomination. With his poll numbers rising in Iowa, can Huckabee win the caucuses and keep the momentum going?
- Voices Segment:
  - Through his new Rock and Roll Forever Foundation, Van Zandt is launching an effort to bring rock and roll to the classroom
Guests
- former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee.
- Roundtable
  - Peggy Noonan
  - Elisabeth Bumiller
  - Katrina vanden Heuvel
  - George Will
- Voices Segment:
  - Musician Steve Van Zandt of the E Street Band.
ABC This Week comment web page

Saturday Shows For December 1^st, 2007

The Beltway Boys (Mort Kondrake, Fred Barnes)

Meme:
- Hey! You people! There's actually a horse race in this horse race! Pay attention to us or you won't know what you should think!
- Huckabee's a Christian. Not just a Christian, but a member of the Christian Right. Ooooooo. Scary, isn't he?
- Romney's a Mormon. Not just a Mormon, but a Mormon from Massachusetts. Ooooooo. Scary, isn't he?
- Bill's a Clinton. Hillary's a Clinton. Ooooooo. Scary, isn't it?
Topics:
- Romney and Huckabee go head-to-head as the former Arkansas governor surges in Iowa by appealing to Christian right
- Why Bill Clinton's causing political headaches for Hillary's campaign
Beltway Boys contact information beltway@foxnews.com
The program airs on FOX News Channel Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. ET

Tim Russert's Show On MSNBC (Tim Russert)

Meme:
- Watching it now. Very informative and the book looks interesting.
- He's not acting like a "wild and crazy guy," except in the clips they show heading to breaks, so don't watch expecting lot's of laughs
Topics:
- Steve Martin will discuss his new book, "Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life" about his career, and those who influenced him over the years.
Guests
- Steve Martin
  - writer, actor, and performer
  - Author, Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life
  - A Comedian Who Knows No Routine (Washington Post - Nov 30, 2007)
  - 'Born Standing Up' by Steve Martin (Los Angeles Times, CA - Nov 25, 2007)
  - Steve Martin Stands Up (CBS News, NY - Nov 21, 2007)
  - Tut Tut: Steve Martin's Born Standing Up (E! Online - Nov 20, 2007)
  - Steve Martin isn't going for laughs in memoir (USA Today - Nov 19, 2007)
CNBC's Tim Russert Show airs Saturday at Noon and 6pm, Sunday at 2 am and Noon ET

Fox News Watch (Eric Burns)

Meme:
- Circle the wagons! The moronic unwashed masses are attacking our brethren of the priesthood. Excuses at the ready.
- Only TWO tabloid stories with which to distract the moronic unwashed masses! Quick, we need more Natalie and O.J.
Topics:
- CNN's Debate Debacle: Were questions for Republicans planted by Democrats?
- Missing or Murdered: Drew Peterson vs. the media
- NFL Star Murdered: Was Sean Taylor's death covered fairly?
The program airs on FOX News Channel Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. ET
Fox News Watch contact information Newswatch@foxnews.com

Journal Editorial Report (Paul Gigot) - FNC show page

Meme:
- John Bolton! John Bolton! John Bolton! John Bolton! John Bolton! John Bolton! John Bolton! Nuff said.
- The Arabs are buying! The Arabs are buying!
- Just how doomed are the RINOs?
Topics:
- Opinion Journal web page: Group Think
  - Should we care who owns Citigroup?
  - Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton explains why he's critical of Bush Administration foreign policy
  - Could Republicans lose 10 Senate seats?
- Fox News Channel web page : After Annapolis
  - Can President Bush achieve in his final year in office a goal that has eluded U.S. presidents for decades? We'll ask former U.N. Amb. John Bolton
Guests
- Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton
  - American Enterprise Institute Fellow | Profile
  - Author, Surrender Is Not an Option: Defending America at the United Nations
  - Bolton's ambitions (BBC News, UK - Nov 30, 2007)
  - John Bolton thinks diplomats are dangerous (Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Nov 29, 2007)
  - Man vs. Machine (The Weekly Standard - Nov 30, 2007)
  - Voters need high priority on foreign, defense policy, Bolton says (Houston Chronicle, Texas - Nov 15, 2007)
  - Bolton: Annapolis will set us back (Jerusalem Post, Israel - Nov 15, 2007)
Journal Editorial Report (at Fox News) contact information - jer@foxnews.com
The program is from The Wall Street Journal and airs on FNC Saturday at 11 p.m. and again Sunday at 6 a.m. ET

Sunday Shows for December 2, 2007

NBC Meet The Press (Tim Russert)

Meme:
- It doesn't matter that we've won in Iraq and that progress is being made, we must leave and cause chaos. It is a moral impertive!
- It doesn't matter how many Americans get killed by Iran, if Bush lifts one finger to defend our country from them he's toast!
- Huckabee's a Christian. Not just a Christian, but a member of the Christian Right. Ooooooo. Scary, isn't he?
- Hillary's a Christian, but the good kind. The kind that liberal activist non-believer pastors like.
- There's got to be a debate somewhere. The media is jonesing for a debate, particularly one with a bizarre format and uber liberal moderator. Oh, goody! Here comes NPR and HDNET to rescue us!
- It's totally unfair that the White House Communications Director says good things about the White House. He needs to be more like us in the media and only say bad things about the White House. The nerve of the guy.
- You know all that stuff about America being the best place in the world and full of opportunity? Well, George Bush ruined that too!
Topics:
- A key senator from the Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees shares his firsthand account of a region at war
  - What he saw on the ground in his recent trip to Iraq
  - Is progress being made?
  - Where do we go from here?
- Decision 2008 roundtable
Guests
- Senator Jim Webb, Democrat - Virginia
  - Senate web site | Bio
  - Sen. Webb returns from Iraq; maintains stance on troop reduction (The Virginian-Pilot, VA - Dec 1, 2007)
  - Back from Iraq, Webb presses for diplomacy (Richmond Times Dispatch, VA - Dec 1, 2007)
  - Obama, Webb Introduce Iran Measure (WTKR Your NewsChannel 3, VA - Nov 5, 2007)
  - Bush pushes back against US Congress over spending, intelligence law (International Herald Tribune, France - Dec 1, 2007)
  - Gone in 30 Seconds (National Review Online, NY - Nov 28, 2007)
  - Webb making his first trip to Iraq (Richmond Times Dispatch, VA - Nov 21, 2007)
  - Webb, Military Experts Warn: Strained Military Compromises Troop Welfare, National Security (All American Patriots (press release), Sweden - Nov 15, 2007)
  - Senator Webb Calls For Close Scrutiny Of Foreign Government Investment In U.S. Assets (All American Patriots (press release), Sweden - Nov 15, 2007)
  - Sen. Webb backs tribal recognition bill (Richmond Times Dispatch, VA - Nov 8, 2007)
- Roundtable
  - David Brody
    - Senior National Correspondent, CBN | Profile
    - Evangelicals for Hillary (Brody File, CBN News - Nov 30, 2007)
    - Bible Lesson: Republican Style (Brody File, CBN News - Nov 29, 2007)
    - Brody File Reaction to You Tube Debate (Brody File, CBN News - Nov 28, 2007)
    - On The Road With Hillary (Brody File, CBN News - Nov 28, 2007)
    - Huckabee Campaign Manager Responds to Negative Robert Novak Column (Brody File, CBN News - Nov 28, 2007)
    - What Does the Huckabee Movement in Iowa Mean? (Brody File, CBN News - Nov 28, 2007)
    - John Edwards to Brody File: On Hillary's Integrity (Brody File, CBN News - Nov 27, 2007)
  - David Gregory
    - NBC News Chief White House Correspondent | Profile
    - NBC’s Gregory: White House Communications Director a ‘Minister of Propaganda’ (NewsBusters - Nov 27, 2007)
    - NBC's David Gregory Falsely States Libby 'Went to Jail' (NewsBusters - Nov 21, 2007)
    - Oh-eight (R): It’s the economy… (MSNBC - Nov 30, 2007)
    - Rather Blasts 'Huge Corporations' that Intrude into Newsrooms (Business Media Institute, VA - Nov 27, 2007)
  - Michele Norris
    - Host, All Things Considered, NPR | Bio
    - HDNet Media Alert for Saturday, December 1, 2007 (PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria - Nov 27, 2007)
    - Films on War, Mideast Mostly Fall Flat at Box Office (NPR All Things Considered - Nov 21, 2007) Note: page has link to audio
    - FBI Finds Blackwater in Violation, Report Says (NPR All Things Considered - Nov 14, 2007) Note: page has article and link to audio
    - Inclusion the Latest Trend in Educating Disabled (NPR All Things Considered - Nov 19, 2007) Note: page has link to audio
  - Eugene Robinson
    - Washington Post Columnist and Associate Editor | Profile/Archive
    - Eugene Robinson: Oprah's favorite candidate (Indianapolis Star, United States - Nov 27, 2007)
    - Eugene Robinson: Wall St.'s Expanding Universe (Dallas Morning News, TX - Nov 1, 2007)
    - A Person, Not A Plot Device (Washington Post - Nov 30, 2007)
    - Tattered Dream (Washington Post - Nov 23, 2007)
Meet the Press mailbox (web page for comments)

Fox News Sunday (Chris Wallace)

Meme:
- DCCC guest: "Mister Rove, when will you stop beating your wife and admit that ~~we've~~ you've lost the war in Iraq, which we all know was based on a lie anyway?"
- The Democratics (they insist on the "ic" (which I do find appropriate as a stand alone) so I'll give it to them... when I want to) are convinced that they are going to win running against George Bush. Boy, have I got bad news for them, he's not on the ballot!
- A real Conservative Republican lawmaker is gone - Henry Hyde, RIP
- Panel: "Okay, the CNN/You Tube 'debate' was a fraud and we all know it, but let's treat it like it was real for the purposes of the horse race and bashing or ignoring the actual Conservatives in the race so that we can promote more RINOs."
- This is me talking now, not a pseudo quote from the shows... the big (though unintentional) meme for this show is that if the Dems win it all there are going to be Stalinist style show trials and long jail terms for members of the Bush administration (or executions if they can get away with it) for the "high crime" of defending America from our enemies and frustrating Democrat's inevitable return to their rightful place wielding absolute power over the sheeple - the DCCC guys news links along with the Rove links makes that abundantly clear to me
Topics:
- A fair and balanced debate with two major players in campaign politics
  - One month before the first caucuses in Iowa, "FOX News Sunday" hosts a lively, fair and balanced debate with two major players in campaign politics
- “American Leaders” series : Fred Smith
  - Founder and CEO of FedEx
  - "We’re expanding the conversation on Sunday morning talk shows beyond the Beltway to discuss a wider range of issues. Not just what is going on in Washington politics, but also what is going on around the country, with top business, social and cultural figures."
- Fox News Sunday panel
  - The frontrunners facing trouble this week:
    - former Mayor Rudy Giuliani defends spending on his mayoral security
    - former President Bill Clinton claims he opposed the Iraq war from the beginning, grabbing the spotlight from Hillary
  - How will this impact the campaign and the candidates’ status heading into the primaries?
- Power Player of the week: Director of the National Gallery of Art, which holds some of America’s greatest treasures
- Fox News essay: Coming up on Fox News Sunday
Guests
- Karl Rove
  - Former deputy chief of staff to President Bush | Bio (hostile, Washington Post) | Bio (straight, FamousTexans.COM)
  - Rove's Version of 2002 War Vote Is Disputed (Washington Post - Nov 30, 2007)
  - Reminder to Rove: There's no memory hole to hide your lies on Iraq (Raw Story, MA - Nov 28, 2007)
  - Rove investigator erases his pcs - to kill computer virus (Register, UK - Nov 30, 2007)
  - Head of Rove Inquiry in Hot Seat (Wall Street Journal - Nov 27, 2007)
  - Leahy: White House aides must comply with subpoenas (CNN - Nov 29, 2007)
  - Pearlstine: Rove Never 'Merited' Confidential Source Status In Plame Case (Editor & Publisher - Nov 28, 2007)
  - Rove dodges question about mcclellan's Plame revelations (Raw Story, MA - Nov 29, 2007)
  - Rove Predicts Clinton Will Be Democrat's Nominee (KERA, TX - Nov 29, 2007)
  - Cornyn, Rove attend East Texas panel on immigration (Houston Chronicle, Texas - Nov 27, 2007)
  - Karl Rove: 1 in 20 US workers is here illegally (Hot Air, MD - Nov 28, 2007)
  - Surprise Appearance: Karl Rove Joins Cornyn, Hall To Talk Immigration (KLTV, TX - Nov 27, 2007)
  - Rove's party is over (Guardian Unlimited, UK - Nov 27, 2007)
- Representative Chris Van Hollen, Democrat - Maryland
  - House web site | Bio
  - Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee | DCCC web site
  - Huffpost Interview: Rep. Chris Van Hollen (Huffington Post, NY - Dec 1, 2007)
  - NJ House races abuzz with activity (Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - Nov 30, 2007)
  - Allen says she won't run for Congress now (Asbury Park Press, NJ - Nov 30, 2007)
  - Van Hollen: Democrats Are On Offense (CBS News, NY - Nov 9, 2007)
  - Reid leads senators on bipartisan junket through Latin America (Chicago Sun-Times, United States - Nov 25, 2007)
  - Democrats Confident Despite Low Approval (Washington Post - Nov 7, 2007)
  - Democrats adopt new campaign plan (Politico, DC - Nov 8, 2007)
  - DONNA EVANS SPOKE UP FOR ARMENIAN GENOCIDE RESOLUTION (DeFacto Agency, Armenia - Nov 21, 2007)
  - HHS Secretary Leavitt Says President Bush Will Veto Any Version of SCHIP Legislation That Includes Tobacco Tax Increase, CongressDaily Reports (Kaiser network.org, DC - Nov 6, 2007)
  - Dems Plan Major Political Push Against GOP On Subprime Mortgage Crisis (TPMElectionCentral.com, NY - Nov 15, 2007)
  - Interview of the Vice President by Mike Gallagher (InfoBolsa, Spain - Nov 2, 2007)
- Fox News Sunday panel
  - Fred Barnes
    - The Weekly Standard
    - The Gentleman from Illinois (The Weekly Standard - Dec 1, 2007)
    - The Joy of Bush (The Weekly Standard - Nov 28, 2007)
    - Two Hours of Humiliation (Campaign Standard Blog, The Weekly Standard - Nov 28, 2007)
  - Mara Liasson
    - National Public Radio
    - 'Special Report' Panel on Hits and Misses from GOP Debate (FOX News - Nov 30, 2007)
    - YouTube Debate Worried GOP Presidential Hopefuls (NPR.ORG - Nov 29, 2007)
    - Giuliani, Romney Square Off in YouTube Debate (NPR Morning Edition - Nov 29, 2007) Note: page includes article and link to audio
  - Bill Kristol
    - The Weekly Standard
    - President Clinton and Mr. Hyde (The Weekly Standard - Dec 1, 2007)
    - The Hyde Republicans (The Weekly Standard - Feb 8, 1999, posted on front page of web site, Dec 1, 2007)
    - Debate Wrap-up (The Weekly Standard - Nov 29, 2007)
  - Nina Easton
    - Fortune Magazine
    - 'Special Report' Panel on Progress in Iraq (FOX News - Nov 21, 2007)
    - Questions for Vice President Dick Cheney (CNNMoney.com - Nov 26, 2007)
    - FLASHBACK: As Halliburton CEO, Cheney Evaded U.S. Law To Do Business With Iran (Think Progress, DC - Nov 26, 2007)
- Power Player of the week: Earl “Rusty” Powell
  - Director of the National Gallery of Art
  - El Paso native receives high honor (Houston Chronicle, Texas - Nov 19, 2007)
  - Bronze and Boxwood: Masterpieces from the Robert H. Smith Collection (ARTXWORLD.COM (Comunicati Stampa), Italy - Nov 28, 2007)
  - National Gallery's New Director Is Good Choice: Martin Gayford (Bloomberg - Nov 30, 2007)
Fox News Sunday contact information - FNS@foxnews.com

CNN Late Edition (Wolf Blitzer)

Meme:
- The longest period of economic growth in our nation's history and the best economy in 100 years is actually another Hoover economy and we're all DOOOMED!!!!! <queue the FR picture> (that and surrender are Chris Dodd's campaign platform)
- Will this guy Odierno be another Sanchez? The Clinton News Network sure hopes so. And there are those who think that he's one of the "Clinton Corpse" (sic) Pentagon
- It doesn't matter that we've won in Iraq and that progress is being made, we must leave and cause chaos. It is a moral impertive!
- It doesn't matter how many Americans get killed by Iran, if Bush lifts one finger to defend our country from them he's toast!
- Cutting off funding for combat troops in a war is too supporting the troops. The Dhimmis want them to lose sooner rather than later, it's what Jesus would do. Surrender is the best course. Sheeple get slaughtered and they shouldn't protest when it happens.
- Carl Levin is going to savage the Bush administration and win the day for the Dhimmicrats.... except the DNC just screwed him royally, so just how pissed is wise old Carl? This is the Joker in this weeks deck for the Dhimmicats (not encouraging, but possible).
- Arlen Specter is the "Scottish Law" "magic bullet" RINO moron in this weeks deck, so it will balance out just fine for CNN/the Stalinist left (slam dunk).
- Notice, not a word about the "You Tube Debate" fraud?
Topics:
- A new plan for Middle East peace. Wolf sits down with President Bush.
- Reaction from two top Senators.
- The race for president with candidate Chris Dodd.
Guests
- President George Bush
- Senator Chris Dodd, Democrat - Connecticut
  - Senate web site | Bio
  - Democrat Presidential Candidate | Campaign web site | Bio
  - IAFF endorses Chris Dodd (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA - Nov 30, 2007)
  - Dodd banking on surge in Iowa (Macon Telegraph, GA - Nov 28, 2007)
  - Chris Dodd embraces Iowa with a passion (Los Angeles Times, CA - Nov 23, 2007)
  - Dodd seeks change in bankruptcy law (DesMoinesRegister.com, IA - Dec 1, 2007)
  - Dodd Strengthens the Safety Net (TPMCafe, NY - Nov 29, 2007)
  - Jim Craig: While other candidates get 'ready to lead,' Chris Dodd has led (The Union Leader, NH - Nov 27, 2007)
  - And Now, A Question From Chris Dodd In Iowa (CBS News, NY - Nov 26, 2007)
  - Dodd submits a question for Republicans (Boston Globe - Nov 26, 2007)
  - Chris Dodd Dances Around Don’t Ask Answer (Queerty, NY - Nov 27, 2007)
- Lt. General Raymond Odierno
  - Commander, Multi-National Corps-Iraq | Bio (from Pentagon JCS site)
  - General Raymond Odierno Says There is a "Window" for Success in Iraq (ABC News - Nov 22, 2007)
  - Iraq government 'worse than al-Qa'eda' (Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Nov 15, 2007)
  - US pushes political progress in Iraq (Boston Globe - Nov 19, 2007)
  - US officers: Iraqi leaders' intransigence top threat (Houston Chronicle, Texas - Nov 14, 2007)
  - White House squabble on releasing Iranians (Asia Times Online, Hong Kong - Nov 28, 2007)
  - Gates reiterates need for defense bill (Killeen Daily Herald, TX - Nov 27, 2007)
  - Drop in recovery of Iran-made explosives (Gulf Times, Qatar - Nov 1, 2007)
  - Iran may be curtailing flow of projectiles into Iraq, US says (Kansas City Star, MO - Nov 1, 2007)
  - Most deadly year for US in Iraq (BBC News, UK - Nov 7, 2007)
  - Only ABC Reports Military's Stats on Violence Plunging in Iraq (NewsBusters - Nov 1, 2007)
  - US, Iraqis weigh meaning of declining death toll (San Jose Mercury News - Nov 2, 2007)
  - Memo To Donald Rumsfeld (militarycorruption.com - 2003)
- Senator Carl Levin, Dhimmicrat - Michiganistan
  - Senate web site | Bio
  - Chairman Senate Armed Services Committee
  - US Sen. Carl Levin Defends Democrats' Latest Iraq Proposal (Fox 28, IN - Nov 23, 2007)
  - Transcript: Sens. Levin and Graham Debate Iraq Progress (FOX News - Nov 26, 2007)
  - US Political Divide Remains Over Iraq War Funding (Voice of America - Nov 25, 2007)
  - Levin Says Democrats Won't Block Iraq Troop Funding (Bloomberg - Nov 25, 2007)
  - Bush pressures Congressional Democrats on war funding (World Socialist Web Site, MI - Nov 30, 2007)
  - Carl Levin: Levin Floor Statement on Iraq Bridge Funding Bill (All American Patriots (press release), Sweden - Nov 19, 2007)
  - US pressures Maliki for Iraq reconciliation (Alsumaria, Iraq - Nov 26, 2007)
  - Democrats Strip Michigan Of Delegates For Scheduling Early Primary (Fox 28, IN - Dec 1, 2007)
  - Democrats Strip Michigan of Delegates (New York Times - Dec 1, 2007)
  - Sunday’s Breakfast Menu, Dec. 2 (New York Times - Dec 1, 2007)
  - US Army expands by lowering the bar on recruits (International Herald Tribune, France - Nov 27, 2007)
- Senator Arlen Specter, RINO - ~~Pennsylvania~~ Scotland
  - Senate web site | Bio
  - Senate Judiciary Committee
  - Specter won’t seek post (Scranton Times-Tribune, PA - Nov 27, 2007)
  - 'Financial problems' hastened Lott's retirement, Specter says (Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - Nov 26, 2007)
  - Leahy: Bush Not Involved in Firings (The Associated Press - Nov 29, 2007)
  - Specter likens US Airways' Pa. plans to 'extortion' (USA Today - Nov 8, 2007)
  - Specter, other Pa. lawmakers issue a public rebuke of US Airways CEO (Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - Nov 7, 2007)
  - Gilchrist Must Go (National Review Online, NY - Nov 28, 2007)
  - Specter To Martin: Sack NFL Net Plan (Broadcast Newsroom, CA - Nov 20, 2007)
  - Senator uses Siemens visit to sell his climate proposal (Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - Nov 26, 2007)
  - Specter, House save I-80 funding plan (GoErie.com, PA - Nov 19, 2007)
  - Specter Spends Nearly $1 Mil To Harm Children (PW-Philadelphia Weekly, PA - Nov 14, 2007)
  - Sen. Specter should base abstinence stand on facts (Allentown Morning Call, PA - Nov 14, 2007)
  - Rice Says US Will Review Pakistan Financial Aid (Bloomberg - Nov 4, 2007)
CNN Late Edition (web page for comments)

OK, here's the deal: since last week I didn't get the ratings until a few days ago, I will post the ratings I missed, from three weeks ago and two weeks ago, here. I have fortunately found a source (the NBC press release Web site, of all places) for the ratings that has turnover in less than a week (and they also have Late Edition ratings, which I didn't have available to me in the past), meaning I'll be able to post last week's ratings (instead of the previous "two weeks ago" ratings) in the main thread on Sunday... so here goes:

SUNDAY TALK SHOW RATINGS ANALYSIS

Nielsen Media Research ratings composite for Sunday, November 11, 2007

PROGRAM	VIEWERS	CHG
NBC MEET THE PRESS	`3,576,000`	`-106,000`
CBS FACE THE NATION	`2,210,000`	`-564,000`
ABC THIS WEEK	`2,685,000`	`-334,000`
FOX NEWS SUNDAY	`1,899,000`	`-250,000`
CNN LATE EDITION	`443,000`	`- 90,000`

Nielsen Media Research ratings composite for Sunday, November 18, 2007

PROGRAM	VIEWERS	CHG
NBC MEET THE PRESS	`3,799,000`	`+223,000`
CBS FACE THE NATION	`2,786,000`	`+575,000`
ABC THIS WEEK	`2,747,000`	`+ 62,000`
FOX NEWS SUNDAY	`1,840,000`	`- 59,000`
CNN LATE EDITION	`446,000`	`+ 3,000`

Overall, the past few weeks of ratings have been very volatile and so it's hard to make any sense of the week-to-week numbers. I find it hard to believe that, for instance, Face the Nation would gain and lose half a million viewers week to week when it only has 2.5 million on average in the first place. I chalk it up to Nielsen's methodology. Losing ground these past few weeks was Fox News Sunday, who lost about 300,000 over two weeks. The consistent gains these past few weeks came from Meet the Press, who other than the 11/11 week where everyone lost viewers, have been on an upward trend (despite some rather weak guests).
Data derived from Nielsen Media Research ratings for live broadcasts as publicized by sites including the NBC-Universal Media Village, ABC Medianet, TV Newser, TV By the Numbers, Inside Cable News and Media Life Magazine. Numbers for Fox News Sunday and Meet the Press include numbers from prime time replays on Fox News Channel and MSNBC, respectively. All numbers (c)2007 Nielsen Media Research.

ABC This Week (George Stephanopoulos)

Meme:
- Huckabee's a Christian. Not just a Christian, but a member of the Christian Right. Ooooooo. Scary, isn't he?
- It doesn't matter that we've won in Iraq and that progress is being made, we must leave and cause chaos. It is a moral impertive!
- It doesn't matter how many Americans get killed by Iran, if Bush lifts one finger to defend our country from them he's toast!
Topics:
- Fresh off the latest Republican debate, Huckabee discusses his campaign for the presidential nomination. With his poll numbers rising in Iowa, can Huckabee win the caucuses and keep the momentum going?
- Voices Segment:
  - Through his new Rock and Roll Forever Foundation, Van Zandt is launching an effort to bring rock and roll to the classroom
Guests
- former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, Republican - Arkansas
  - Republican presidential candidate | Campaign web site | Bio | Chuck Norris video endorsement (OK, so I'm a Norris fanboy!)
  - Romney’s Words Testify to Threat From Huckabee (New York Times - Dec 1, 2007)
  - Giuliani and Huckabee agree to pull punches (Telegraph.co.uk - Dec 2, 2007 (hey, we're in the 21st century ... get over time travel posts)
  - Romney Surrogate Pushes Anti-Rudy, Anti-Huckabee Messages (Washington Post - Dec 1, 2007)
  - Huckabee’s Stature Rises, Mobilizing Tax Critics (New York Times - Dec 1, 2007)
  - Romney Slams Huckabee as 'Lifelong Politician' (Washington Post - Dec 1, 2007)
  - Republicans Ignore Reagan's Warning Against Party Infighting (Bloomberg - Nov 29, 2007)
  - What a turn-up, Bush’s natural heir is Mr Nice Guy (Times Online, UK - Dec 1, 2007)
  - ON DEADLINE: Huckabee Rise a Clinton II? (Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, IA - Dec 1, 2007)
  - Romney swipes at Huckabee (DesMoinesRegister.com, IA - Dec 1, 2007)
  - While Romney Expands Lead in Iowa, Huckabee Makes Big Move (Associated Content, CO - Nov 29, 2007)
  - Poll: Mike Huckabee Grabs Iowa Lead (Associated Content, CO - Dec 1, 2007)
- Roundtable
  - Peggy Noonan
    - Does ABC Cite Peggy Noonan Columns Only Against Team Bush? (NewsBusters - Nov 28, 2007)
    - Noonan: Lighten up on the religious inquisition of candidates (Austin American-Statesman, TX - Nov 24, 2007)
    - Peggy Noonan Describes GOP 'Quiet Cheering' For Obama (National Review Online, NY - Nov 9, 2007)
    - Who’s Afraid of Barack Obama? (New York Times - Dec 1, 2007)
    - Was nation better off when candidates' faiths didn't matter so much? (USA Today - Nov 23, 2007)
    - Death, Taxes and Mrs. Clinton (Wall Street Journal - Nov 30, 2007)
    - Thompson Bid, Criticized as Sleepy, Is at the Least Unconventional (New York Times - Nov 30, 2007)
    - Should a Candidate’s Religious Faith Matter? (Crosswalk.com, VA - Nov 23, 2007)
  - Elisabeth Bumiller
    - Rice And Company Climbing Aboard The Peace Train (TheDay, CT - Nov 30, 2007)
    - NY Times' Bumiller falsely suggested Clinton or Obama campaigns say women should not be treated equally (Media Matters for America, DC - Nov 4, 2007)
    - Mideast Summit: Can They Do It? (The Gate - National Journal, DC - Nov 26, 2007)
    - 'NYT' Reporter's Condi Book Will Reveal 'Conflicts' With Cheney (Editor & Publisher - Nov 6, 2007)
    - Biographers Examine Rice's Role in New Mideast Talks (PBS - Nov 30, 2007)
  - Katrina vanden Heuvel
    - Vlad the Terrible: Putin's War on Russia's Media (Pacific Free Press, Canada - Nov 26, 2007)
    - Rice's legacy on the line at Annapolis conference (Baltimore Sun, MD - Nov 25, 2007)
    - Fighting Poverty in CT (AlterNet, CA - Nov 21, 2007)
      Ending Poverty in America (Pacific Free Press, Canada - Nov 25, 2007_
  - George Will
    - Columnist George Will sees one basic argument running through 200 years of U.S. history (Kansas City Star, MO - Nov 30, 2007)
    - Hawaii senator calls column 'disgusting' (Honolulu Advertiser, HI - Nov 30, 2007)
- Voices Segment:
  - Musician Steve Van Zandt of the E Street Band.
  - Van Zandt rolls out plan for rock in schools (USA Today - Nov 11, 2007)
  - "Spin" Bows Down To The Boss (Idolator, NY - Nov 29, 2007)
ABC This Week comment web page

CBS Face The Nation (Bob Schieffer)

Meme:
- John McCain! The once and future candidate of the MSM
- Obama better keep his bony behind out of Fort Marcy Park or Team Clinton will take him to the wood shed!
Topics:
- Campaign '08
Guests
- Senator John McCain, R-Arizona
  - Senate web site | Bio
  - Republica Presidential Candidate | Campaign web site | Bio
  - McCain To Get New Hampshire PR Boost (CBS News, NY - Dec 1, 2007)
  - McCain Recovers Presidential Look (TheDay, CT - Dec 1, 2007)
  - McCain draws courage from Hemingway's doomed hero (News & Observer, NC - Dec 1, 2007)
  - Iowa governor criticizes Sen. McCain on Iraq (Portsmouth Herald News, NH - Dec 1, 2007)
  - Money: McCain needs more, Clinton's handing it out (Los Angeles Times, CA - Nov 30, 2007)
  - Iowans wavering on loyalty to ethanol (Houston Chronicle - Dec 1, 2007)
- David Axelrod
  - Chief Strategist, Obama Campaign
  - Aide Says Obama Has The Right Experience (CBS News, NY - Nov 30, 2007)
  - Obama Insiders Say Exposure Drives Up His Polls (U.S. News & World Report, DC - Nov 27, 2007)
  - Polls mean nothing until votes counted (Chicago Sun-Times, United States - Nov 25, 2007)
- Howard Wolfson
  - Communications Director, Clinton Campaign
  - Clinton Camp Goes After Obama for 'False Ad' (RealClearPolitics Blog - Nov 30, 2007)
  - Clinton to Obama: Pull health care ad (Chicago Tribune, United States - Nov 30, 2007)
  - Clinton Mad At Obama Campaign Ad (Dog Flu Diet and Diseases, Canada - Dec 1, 2007)
Face The Nation contact information - ftn@cbsnews.com

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