The Kalb Report Archives
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A News Hour with Jim Lehrer He is a pioneer of public broadcasting, "dean of moderators," the doctor of civil discourse, and a guest on The Kalb Report. Jim Lehrer has more than 50 years of journalistic experience and has moderated more presidential debates than anyone in history. OnThe Kalb Report, legendary journalist Marvin Kalb sits down with PBS NewsHour's Jim Lehrer to celebrate his career contributions to journalism and discuss the state of democratic discourse in today's digital society. Jim Lehrer, Executive Editor, PBS NewsHour Watch Program | Promo | Post Program Q&A |
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An Evening with Journalist and Biographer Walter Isaacson on Leadership and Genius What do Benjamin Franklin, Steve Jobs, and Albert Einstein have in common? Each man possessed a unique form of genius and dared to see the world in a different light. They also had their lives immortalized and analyzed by journalist and author Walter Isaacson. On The Kalb Report, legendary journalist Marvin Kalb sits down with the biographer of some of the brightest minds in history to explore the traits of leadership and how they can be applied to journalism in the digital age. Walter Isaacson, Journalist and Author Watch Program | Promo | Post Program Q&A |
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Lara Logan: Covering Crisis and Conflict Bold and battle-tested, Lara Logan has earned a prominent spot among today's top foreign correspondents for her award-winning reporting from the world's war zones. Legendary journalist Marvin Kalb sits down with the intrepid CBS News reporter to discuss the rules of the road for today's foreign correspondent and why the risks are worth the rewards. Lara Logan Watch Program | Promo | Post Program Q&A |
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Anchoring 9/11: The Day and the Decade Charles Gibson, Dan Rather, Brit Hume and Frank Sesno join moderator Marvin Kalb to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the devastating September 11 attacks and discuss the subsequent decade that changed the world.
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2010 - 2011 PROGRAMS |
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Diane Sawyer: A Life in News Diane Sawyer, anchor of ABC's World News, joined Marvin Kalb to share her insights on the state of journalism, and to reflect on her career. Diane Sawyer, ABC News Watch Program | Promo | Post Program Q&A |
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All The News Thats Fit to Print: Behind the Scenes at The New York Times The New York Times Executive Editor Bill Keller and Washington Bureau Chief Dean Baquet take Marvin Kalb behind the headlines, bylines, and paywalls of a 21st century newsroom. Bill Keller, Executive Editor, The New York Times Watch Program | Promo | Post Program Q&A |
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Scoops and Scandals: Two Centuries of Presidents and the Press Moderator Marvin Kalb and an expert panel examined the history of the relationship between the press and America's presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama. Douglas Brinkley, Professor of History, Rice University Watch Program | Promo | Post Program Q&A |
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The Great Debates: The History and Future of U.S. Presidential Debates Moderator Marvin Kalb and a distinguished panel commemorated the 50th anniversary of the first televised presidential debates with a look at the history and future of these pivotal forums. Janet Brown, Commission on Presidential Debates Watch Program | Promo | Post Program Q&A |
2009 - 2010 PROGRAMS |
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Rupert Murdoch: The Making of a Modern Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch, Chairman and CEO of News Corporation, joined Marvin Kalb to share his unique perspectives on the future of journalism and the media. Rupert Murdoch, News Corporation Watch Program | Promo | Post Program Q&A |
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War Reporting: The New Rules of Engagement Four of America's top correspondents joined Marvin Kalb to discuss the changing nature of war reporting and warfare in the digital age. Rajiv Chandrasekaran, The Washington Post Watch Program | Promo | Post Program Q&A |
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What Makes 60 Minutes Tick? CBS News 60 Minutes Executive Producer Jeff Fager and Correspondent Lesley Stahl joined Marvin Kalb for a behind-the-scenes look at television's most successful news magazine and what it takes to keep 60 Minutes on the air and on top of the ratings. Lesley Stahl, CBS News 60 Minutes Correspondent Watch Program | Promo | Post Program Q&A |
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Ink on the Brink: The Future of Print Journalism Four top newspaper industry insiders joined Marvin Kalb at the National Press Club to discuss how the venerable print organizations of our time will survive and thrive in the digital age. David Hunke, President and Publisher, USA Today Watch Program | Promo | Post Program Q&A |
2008 - 2009 PROGRAMS |
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Down to the Wire: Journalism in Crisis Some of the most influential names in the news industry come together at the height of uncertainty to discuss where the profession is headed, and how to lead the current reporting revolution. Tom Curley, President & CEO, Associated Press Watch Program | Promo | Post Program Q&A |
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The Business of Business Reporting Four of the nation's top business reporters joined moderator Marvin Kalb to explore the current economic crisis and the roles journalists have played in this evolving story. Steve Pearlstein, The Washington Post |
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Play by Play with Bob Costas From America's national pastime to the Olympic Games, NBC and HBO sports broadcasting icon Bob Costas reflects on the games we play and why they mean so much to us.
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Journalism, Commentary, and The O'Reilly Factor Fox News host Bill O'Reilly steps out of the "No Spin Zone" and opens up about his style, his politics and his impact on broadcasting. Bill O'Reilly |
2007 - 2008 PROGRAMS |
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In Search of Truth: A Conversation on Investigative Reporting with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalists Marvin Kalb probes the craft and impact of investigative journalism with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Seymour Hersh and Dana Priest. From exposing the My Lai Massacre and abuse at Abu Ghraib, to uncovering CIA secret prisons and deplorable conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, two of America's top reporters go on the record. Seymour Hersh, The New Yorker |
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Covering the World: A Conversation with Christiane Amanpour From war in the Balkans to a clash of faiths in the Middle East, CNN Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour has covered the world. Her 25-year career with CNN has taken her to many of the world's hotspots including Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, Pakistan, Somalia and Rwanda and she has interviewed some of the globe's most prominent world leaders. Amanpour joined Marvin Kalb to offer an in-depth look at reporting on crisis and conflict. Christiane Amanpour, CNN |
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Thank You, Mr. President Veteran White House correspondents joined Marvin Kalb to discuss five decades of presidential press coverage. NBC News Chief White House Correspondent David Gregory, "First Lady" of the White House Press Corps Helen Thomas, legendary anchorman Dan Rather and Pulitzer Prize winning reporter David Sanger of The New York Times took the audience beyond the briefing room for the inside story on the press and the presidency.
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A Conversation with Katie Couric on Democracy and the Press Katie Couric joined Marvin Kalb to discuss covering the war in Iraq, ratings pressure and the role of the television news anchor in our society.
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2006 - 2007 PROGRAMS |
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The Future of Journalism Executives from television, print, and online media organizations discussed what lies ahead for the field of journalism on The Kalb Report. The panel discussion featured Ann Marie Lipinski, Senior Vice President and Editor of The Chicago Tribune, Sean McManus, President of CBS News and Sports, Cliff Sloan, Publisher of Slate and Vice President of Business Affairs and General Counsel of Washington Post.Newsweek Interactive, and Paul Steiger, Managing Editor of The Wall Street Journal and Vice President of Dow Jones & Company.
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Arab Journalists -- Another Perspective A panel of leading journalists representing Arab news organizations joined Marvin Kalb to take a hard look at differing perceptions and coverage of major news from the Middle East and around the world, including the war in Iraq and the Arab-Israeli peace process. The discussion featured Raghida Dergham, Al Hayat Columnist and Senior Diplomatic Correspondent, Abderrahim Foukara, Al Jazeera Washington Bureau Chief, Hisham Melhem, Al Arabiya Senior Analyst and Consultant, and Salameh Nematt, PaxArabia President and Al Hayat columnist.
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The Bible, the War, and the Media with Author and Nobel Prize Winner Elie Wiesel Drawing the largest crowd ever for The Kalb Report, the standing-room-only forum at the National Press Club focused on the Bible, the Iraq war, and the media as well as intense international situations, such as the Palestinian homeland issue and anti-Semitic rhetoric by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
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Politics, Prose...and Cons-Election 2006 In a special radio edition of The Kalb Report, hosted by Washington Post Radio, journalist/scholar Marvin Kalb previewed the 2006 elections with Newsweek Contributing Editor Eleanor Clift, CNN Senior Political Correspondent Candy Crowley, CBS Radio News Capitol Hill Correspondent Bob Fuss, Pew Research Center President Andrew Kohut, and USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page.
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2005 - 2006 PROGRAMS |
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Rather Candid About Bush National Guard Story 60 Minutes Correspondent Dan Rather shared his thoughts about the CBS coverage of President Bush's National Guard Service and the future of broadcast journalism.
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Journalism's In-House Critics Speak Out The Ombudsmen from The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, and PBS, Michael Getler, spoke out on issues ranging from the coverage of the war in Iraq to the relationship between the media and the public.
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Why Murrow Matters Casey Murrow, Edward R. Murrow's son, Richard C. Hottelet, a member of the vaunted Murrow Boys of WWII and now a GW Welling Presidential Fellow, Don Hewitt, former Murrow colleague and 60 Minutes creator, and Daniel Schorr, former Murrow colleague and now a senior news analyst at NPR, joined journalist/scholar Marvin Kalb, the last correspondent personally hired at CBS News by Edward R. Murrow, to discuss the life and legacy of Edward R. Murrow.
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A Conversation with Thomas Friedman Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and author Thomas Friedman shared his opinions on the war in Iraq, terrorism, globalization, and journalism.
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Judith Miller on the Pitfalls of Confidential Sourcing and Her Departure From The New York Times Judith Miller discussed the use of confidential sources in investigative reporting and her relationship with The New York Times.
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The Business of News Associated Press President and CEO Tom Curley discussed how The Associated Press is adapting to current and future challenges of the news industry.
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2004 - 2005 PROGRAMS |
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Panel Discusses The Value and Values of the M.B.A. In June The Wall Street Journal's Ron Alsop, Goldman Sachs' Edie Hunt, and University of Toronto Rotman School of Management's Roger Martin discussed the value of the M.B.A. in today's global business environment at the 2005 Graduate Management Admission Council Annual Industry Conference.
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FOX News Chairman/CEO Roger Ailes Explains the Rise of FOX News Channel Roger Ailes discusses the rise of FOX News Channel, his future goals at FOX News, and addresses the issue of bias in the media.
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We're Talking Baseball Tony Tavares, president of the Washington Nationals, joined host Marvin Kalb and journalists/authors John Feinstein and Scott Simon to talk about baseball's return to Washington, D.C.
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Panel Debates Religion, Politics and the Media CNN's Jeff Greenfield; The New York Times' Adam Nagourney; U.S. News & World Report 's Michael Barone; AP's Rachel Zoll; and pollsters Anna Greenberg and David Winston assembled for post-election analysis.
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Lehrer Critical of Rather, Networks As Jim Lehrer sees it, CBS News Anchor Dan Rather demonstrated poor judgment when he used what turned out to be unverified documents as the support for a story criticizing President George W. Bush's National Guard service.
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2003 - 2004 PROGRAMS |
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Clinton Talks War and Foreign Policy In a discussion with Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) that focused primarily on foreign affairs, the junior senator from New York questioned the Bush Administration's planning, candor and numbers since the war on terrorism began after Sept. 11, 2001.
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