#3 Stephen Colbert and John Stewart
With their comedic satire and funny whit, these two have changed the way viewers take in and absorb the national events of the day. They have turned the tables, covering the way the media covers the news, especially politics. They are quick to point out hypocrisies, often taking them and running wild with their imaginations. As interviewers they know the right amount of humor needed to conduct and relax an interviewee. Nothing is as profound of an ice breaker as Stephen Colbert taking the applause for the guest running from set to set waving to the crowd. John Stewart knows how to get an interview back on track and end on a very good question or punchline. I like the way Stephen mocks the Republican side by standing up for their values in ridiculous ways to prove his point or to get a laugh.
#2 Howard Cosell
I'll have to admit what I know most comes from my dad and a few clips from YouTube. I know Howard Cosell most famously for rial-lining up Mohamed Ali. These two would go add it, play off one another, and give each other a hard time. Mr. Cosell would say something like, " for the past year he's virtually been incarcerated in this country, he's undergone all of this for the obvious reason that he didn't have the courage to fight such as Joe Frazier, Jere quality..." and before he could continue Ali would begin all over asking them why he would say something like that. it was all classic stuff when it came to these two. Howard Cosell knew how to get the best out of Ali, unfortunately for all the sometimes it took a little bit of poking and prodding for him to get irritated enough to get off a good sound bite.
#1 Howard Stern
By far the greatest interview of all time hands down is Howard Stern, the King of all media. He's an equal opportunity offender, he lets all sides have their moment to speak, he has very little shame when it comes to asking personal questions which makes them into one of the funniest men in the world. She might start off with an appropriate question but it breaks the ice so that better, more interesting questions that the guest might normally have a problem answering doesn't seem so bad now that he or she is relaxed and starting to enjoy the show. He and his staff do an amazing job of doing their homework, getting background information on the guests helps him paint a life story throughout the interview, which he sometimes uses as a guide. he has interviewed some major guests over the years which has helped him refine his skills. He has the willpower to be kind, sweet, and clean but he knows what his audience wants the old ruthless Howard that would never let anyone off the hook and be as vicious as possible.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Top 3 best/worst leads
How The Citizens United Ruling Can Save Print Journalism
huffingtonpost.com
The Supreme Court's recent decision in Citizens United -- which, by a 5-4 ruling, will allow corporations to drown out the voices of Americans not equipped to spend millions of dollars to bend the ears of their public servants -- is not going over well with the public.
I consider this a bad news lead because the headline is about print journalism and it doesn't mention that until the third paragraph. I wanted to know journalism's solution asap. Also the lead only alludes to the fact the Supreme Court's decision took away limits to how much corporations are allowed to donate to campaigns.
Stimulus foes see value in seeking cash
washingtontimes.com
Sen. Christopher S. Bond regularly railed against President Obama's economic stimulus plan as irresponsible spending that would drive up the national debt.
I thought this was a pretty bland lead. All is states is who the story might be about and why he was against the Obama stimulus package, nothing more. I want to know why he's in the news, what's happening or what he's purposing the president do to help mend the country.
Houston, We Have a Problem: Meeting the Threat of Cyber Vulnerability
huffingtonpost.com
"Houston, we have a problem" was a classic American understatement. When Apollo 13 was in desperate straits, we saw technologists coming together, harnessing their ingenuity and empowered by government, to turn things around in a moment when disaster in outer space was approaching inevitability. Today, America has a problem with the potential of disaster approaching inevitability in cyber space, and the vulnerability remains open and unaddressed.
The problem I had with this story is that it really doesn't address the problem until the third sentence. The second sentence was ok because it told of Americas reaction to such a key point in history. I think the lead could have been way catchier like this....
Americans have the potential of disaster approaching inevitability in the world of cyber space that will make them hark back to one of America's classic understatements, "Houston, we have a problem."
huffingtonpost.com
The Supreme Court's recent decision in Citizens United -- which, by a 5-4 ruling, will allow corporations to drown out the voices of Americans not equipped to spend millions of dollars to bend the ears of their public servants -- is not going over well with the public.
I consider this a bad news lead because the headline is about print journalism and it doesn't mention that until the third paragraph. I wanted to know journalism's solution asap. Also the lead only alludes to the fact the Supreme Court's decision took away limits to how much corporations are allowed to donate to campaigns.
Stimulus foes see value in seeking cash
washingtontimes.com
Sen. Christopher S. Bond regularly railed against President Obama's economic stimulus plan as irresponsible spending that would drive up the national debt.
I thought this was a pretty bland lead. All is states is who the story might be about and why he was against the Obama stimulus package, nothing more. I want to know why he's in the news, what's happening or what he's purposing the president do to help mend the country.
Houston, We Have a Problem: Meeting the Threat of Cyber Vulnerability
huffingtonpost.com
"Houston, we have a problem" was a classic American understatement. When Apollo 13 was in desperate straits, we saw technologists coming together, harnessing their ingenuity and empowered by government, to turn things around in a moment when disaster in outer space was approaching inevitability. Today, America has a problem with the potential of disaster approaching inevitability in cyber space, and the vulnerability remains open and unaddressed.
The problem I had with this story is that it really doesn't address the problem until the third sentence. The second sentence was ok because it told of Americas reaction to such a key point in history. I think the lead could have been way catchier like this....
Americans have the potential of disaster approaching inevitability in the world of cyber space that will make them hark back to one of America's classic understatements, "Houston, we have a problem."
My first lead
Crazy Weather is Back at CSUMB
Marina- 2/9/10- Not too many sunglasses where worn on Tuesday at the CSUMB campus due to on and off showers accompanied by patchy dark clouds. When the rain let up the sun would take the opportunity to pop out from behind the clouds to try and make it a decent day. "The sun's rays were bright when they weren't blocked by the rain clouds," commented a hcom student walking to lunch. "It's a reminder not to assume the weather stays the same, the strong winds off the ocean often clear up the skies by the afternoon and make you have to remember adequate eye protection." I word for the wise, carry an umbrella and a pair of shades because you never know what the weather the bay will bring.
Marina- 2/9/10- Not too many sunglasses where worn on Tuesday at the CSUMB campus due to on and off showers accompanied by patchy dark clouds. When the rain let up the sun would take the opportunity to pop out from behind the clouds to try and make it a decent day. "The sun's rays were bright when they weren't blocked by the rain clouds," commented a hcom student walking to lunch. "It's a reminder not to assume the weather stays the same, the strong winds off the ocean often clear up the skies by the afternoon and make you have to remember adequate eye protection." I word for the wise, carry an umbrella and a pair of shades because you never know what the weather the bay will bring.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Top 3 news media outlets
Blog # 2-- 2/4/2010
It's coming towards the end of the second week of classes and I have started how complex-ed journalism is which has given me a higher appreciation for their job. Printing and journalism has a longer history than I ever imagined. It's crazy to think that in the 1600's a printer could only produce 200 pages an hour but then two centuries later they could produce over 10,000 an hour. It was interesting how yellow journalism used to be the norm when reporting was first done, sex and taboo subjects have always sold papers, but then there was a shift in the late 1800's away from yellow journalism so as to gain respect and credibility with the public. We owe what we know now to be modern day journalism to that kind of noble evolution.
My top three media outlets-
The BBC- I think this is the most fair and balanced news agency in the world today. It has grown in popularity in the United States because it doesn't have a conservative spin like Fox news or a liberal bias like CNN.
The New York Times- I still have a profound respect for classic journalism and the skill it takes to run a big newspaper. When you have statistics that say reading your Sunday paper from cover to cover is the same as receiving a four year college education, then you're news staff is doing something right to cover the story.
The Howard Stern Show (The news with Robin)- One of the funniest ways to get the news nowadays and has been for the last 20 plus years. Nowhere will you get opinions like those you will get from this show. He says things that no one else dares to say which really makes the audience think and also have a good laugh. The range of stories truly is unique, nowhere else have I heard such a parity and a nice round range of topics. It is arguably the best part of the show.
It's coming towards the end of the second week of classes and I have started how complex-ed journalism is which has given me a higher appreciation for their job. Printing and journalism has a longer history than I ever imagined. It's crazy to think that in the 1600's a printer could only produce 200 pages an hour but then two centuries later they could produce over 10,000 an hour. It was interesting how yellow journalism used to be the norm when reporting was first done, sex and taboo subjects have always sold papers, but then there was a shift in the late 1800's away from yellow journalism so as to gain respect and credibility with the public. We owe what we know now to be modern day journalism to that kind of noble evolution.
My top three media outlets-
The BBC- I think this is the most fair and balanced news agency in the world today. It has grown in popularity in the United States because it doesn't have a conservative spin like Fox news or a liberal bias like CNN.
The New York Times- I still have a profound respect for classic journalism and the skill it takes to run a big newspaper. When you have statistics that say reading your Sunday paper from cover to cover is the same as receiving a four year college education, then you're news staff is doing something right to cover the story.
The Howard Stern Show (The news with Robin)- One of the funniest ways to get the news nowadays and has been for the last 20 plus years. Nowhere will you get opinions like those you will get from this show. He says things that no one else dares to say which really makes the audience think and also have a good laugh. The range of stories truly is unique, nowhere else have I heard such a parity and a nice round range of topics. It is arguably the best part of the show.
First Day of Class Hcom 385
Blog # 1-- 1/26/2010
Walking into class on the first day is usually a no sweet situation. I normally have no problem coming in and not worrying where I sit. But today was different, I felt like all eyes were on me, even though it wasn't true. I recently got into a car accident and have some scratches and red markings on my face. i felt that people would be taken a back, but luckily the students at CSUMB look past the superficial things. Once I got settled in the front row we had to introduce our selves and I had to start! I just wanted to get it over with and just explain what happened to my face. I didn't want people wondering about what happened and jumping to conclusion. I was glad for my turn to be over and felt like no one had stared at me, again we have a very thoughtful student body. My personal worries quickly dissipated when Ms. Porras started speaking. At first listen I was scared to hear such a thick accent. Nut thankfully it just took a couple of minutes to get used to her voice and I was glad she acknowledged her accent might cause a problem and doesn't mind if she's told to slow down. It showed to me that she has humility and is conformable in her own skin, unlike me on this day.
Walking into class on the first day is usually a no sweet situation. I normally have no problem coming in and not worrying where I sit. But today was different, I felt like all eyes were on me, even though it wasn't true. I recently got into a car accident and have some scratches and red markings on my face. i felt that people would be taken a back, but luckily the students at CSUMB look past the superficial things. Once I got settled in the front row we had to introduce our selves and I had to start! I just wanted to get it over with and just explain what happened to my face. I didn't want people wondering about what happened and jumping to conclusion. I was glad for my turn to be over and felt like no one had stared at me, again we have a very thoughtful student body. My personal worries quickly dissipated when Ms. Porras started speaking. At first listen I was scared to hear such a thick accent. Nut thankfully it just took a couple of minutes to get used to her voice and I was glad she acknowledged her accent might cause a problem and doesn't mind if she's told to slow down. It showed to me that she has humility and is conformable in her own skin, unlike me on this day.
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