I sort of feel like there's not really that much happening lately. Of course there is always news, but nothing that really jumps out and grabs everyone's attention. Oh, well.
There is the Heartbleed cyber attack on computers. I don't even want to talk about it much in case that would be how my computer catches it. And for sure I'm not putting up a link because I don't know if it is safe or not. Yikes.
Andrew Sullivan, author of The Dish, was on to hash it out with Stephen about various matters as it pertains to Gay Rights. He was actually quite civil and cordial and it took Stephen by surprise.
Sheryl Sandberg was Stephen's guest last night to talk about her new book, "Lean in" and also to talk about the importance of encouraging young girls to be all they can be.
So, maybe there will be some news that hits the media waves soon, but for now, not that much happening.
Showing posts with label Andrew Sullivan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Andrew Sullivan. Show all posts
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Thursday, September 19, 2013
I'm in the News Business Myself
The World ends with a wedding! That's right. Yet again, the world is going to end. We've all been there so many times when the world has ended, so it should come as no surprise that someone is saying the world would end. Stephen covered it quite well, with a little help from Neil Cavuto and friends. One thing I know for sure, these are some great songs.
The End of the World (Skeeter Davis)
It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine) by REM
Why didn't Stephen have Michael Stipe climb on down from his shelf on the set and sing his song? It would have been appropriate. Just sayin'.
Andrew Sullivan came on the show to help Stephen understand all the intricacies involved in foreign relations and also to talk about Syria and the Middle East and Russia and China. Stephen talked about Putin and Chinese Putin. He also threatened to cut out portions of what Andrew Sullivan said, and by George, I think he did edit out some of what Andrew Sullivan said!
Stephen talked about the latest gun violence in our nation and explored some of the reasons for it. Over at Fox, they have some ideas. For one thing, there's too many ID cards. For another thing, too much violence in video games. Everyone over at Fox says so, Brian, Bill, Neil, and New Gretchen. Although, to be fair, Eric Bolling wants to know who the donkey is that keeps pointing fingers at a link between video games and violence. Yeah, who? Stephen said, "Good question. Who is the burro who blames gun violence on video games?" Stephen had a clip of that person. It's, well this is embarrassing. It's Eric Bolling.
Stephen's guest last night was Nicholson Baker, there to talk about his new book, "Traveling Sprinkler." I'm sure many people interview this author about his book, but Stephen comes up with hard hitting questions. Questions such as, "Who sets the hose down? Who pays the water bill?" These are questions that we need answers to if we are to enjoy the book.
The two of them continued discussing other important topics. They talked about Nicholson Baker's beard. "Your beard used to be America," Stephen commented and then changed the subject and asked about downtown and then asked about the Thunderstick. Wow. Really jumping all over the place with various unrelated topics.
Nicholson Baker also took this opportunity to hand out a complement to Malcolm Gladwell.
The End of the World (Skeeter Davis)
It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine) by REM
Why didn't Stephen have Michael Stipe climb on down from his shelf on the set and sing his song? It would have been appropriate. Just sayin'.
Andrew Sullivan came on the show to help Stephen understand all the intricacies involved in foreign relations and also to talk about Syria and the Middle East and Russia and China. Stephen talked about Putin and Chinese Putin. He also threatened to cut out portions of what Andrew Sullivan said, and by George, I think he did edit out some of what Andrew Sullivan said!
Stephen talked about the latest gun violence in our nation and explored some of the reasons for it. Over at Fox, they have some ideas. For one thing, there's too many ID cards. For another thing, too much violence in video games. Everyone over at Fox says so, Brian, Bill, Neil, and New Gretchen. Although, to be fair, Eric Bolling wants to know who the donkey is that keeps pointing fingers at a link between video games and violence. Yeah, who? Stephen said, "Good question. Who is the burro who blames gun violence on video games?" Stephen had a clip of that person. It's, well this is embarrassing. It's Eric Bolling.
Stephen's guest last night was Nicholson Baker, there to talk about his new book, "Traveling Sprinkler." I'm sure many people interview this author about his book, but Stephen comes up with hard hitting questions. Questions such as, "Who sets the hose down? Who pays the water bill?" These are questions that we need answers to if we are to enjoy the book.
The two of them continued discussing other important topics. They talked about Nicholson Baker's beard. "Your beard used to be America," Stephen commented and then changed the subject and asked about downtown and then asked about the Thunderstick. Wow. Really jumping all over the place with various unrelated topics.
Nicholson Baker also took this opportunity to hand out a complement to Malcolm Gladwell.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Election 2012: A Nation Votes, Ohio Decides; The Re-Presidenting of America: Who Will Replace Obama? '012!
I'm still elated or tired or sad by the election results. I don't remember. Stephen wished his mom a Happy Birthday. He interviewed Andrew Sullivan who told us that Mitt Romney lost because he didn't appeal to moderates. And Stephen told us the sad news that Barack Obama was re-elected.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Isaac to Trump: You're Fired
First off, I want to say what great opening credits those are for this week's "Tampa 2012 - America Strikes Back." Someone should make a movie.
Two things are going on in the country now. The Republican National Convention in Tampa and Hurricane Isaac in the Gulf Coast. Because of one of these events, the other event had to change its course. And since it's pretty hard to make a hurricane change course, you have probably figured out that its the Republican Convention that changed course. Well, changed its schedule, so almost the same thing. As a result, Donald "The Donald" Trump did not get to give his speech. Here was about the only platform where Donald Trump would be able to share his views and he lost out on that chance. When will we ever get to hear him talk again? I just don't know.
Other speakers have canceled in order to go back to their states and be there for the hurricane: Governors Rick Scott of Florida, Robert Bentley of Alabama and Phil Bryant of Mississippi. That's okay, there are plenty of other people at the Convention. Chris Christie will give the keynote speech, Paul Ryan will accept the Vice Presidential nomination and Marco Rubio is Hispanic. Time permitting, Mitt Romney will speak.
The most important thing happening at the Convention isn't happening in Tampa. It is happening online, on the Internet over at Colbert Nation. Stephen mentioned that Tampa is known for its strip bars and they are expecting to do a brisk business form delegates. Therefore security is tight. Everyone should have a security pass and so everyone should go here to get their Tampa 2012: America Strikes Back All-Access Pass. Even if you choose not to get one, you should at least go look at the choices on the form. You will find out a lot about yourself just by the choices you make.
You will need to fill in the usual things, your name, your sexuality, your most urgent lower taxes priority, your home state, your summer home state, your ski home state and your tax haven country. Also you will be asked to vote for your favorite Repetitive Republican.
You may remember that Todd Akin made waves last week with his statements that reflected his knowledge of how the female body works. Stephen tried to clear up all the confusion with his Hoo-Ha Lady Zone 5000. He was able to lay it all out for us to show the workings of the female reproductive system, including the dragon that guards the entrance. Good. Now we know. If you need any more info, just stop by any strip joint.
Stephen also talked briefly about Rep. Steve King, Congressman from Iowa, (not to be confused with Stephen King who talks about and writes about scary stuff). Rep. King defended Akin and Stephen shared videos of Rep. King being so fair and balanced that he will say one thing and then say the opposite. I think he's supporting both sides of an issue. Stephen Colbert just thinks Rep. King can't hear what comes out of his mouth.
The guest was Andrew Sullivan, political conservative and Editor of The Dish over at The Daily Beast. He claims to be a conservative. Yet he supports Barack Obama for President, even more so than he did when Barack Obama first ran in 2008. But that's just because the other party has gotten nutsier than they were the last time around. This was indeed an interesting discussion by two conservatives, talking about the upcoming presidential election.
I'm pretty sure we will hear more in the coming days about this election. It's just a feeling I have.
Two things are going on in the country now. The Republican National Convention in Tampa and Hurricane Isaac in the Gulf Coast. Because of one of these events, the other event had to change its course. And since it's pretty hard to make a hurricane change course, you have probably figured out that its the Republican Convention that changed course. Well, changed its schedule, so almost the same thing. As a result, Donald "The Donald" Trump did not get to give his speech. Here was about the only platform where Donald Trump would be able to share his views and he lost out on that chance. When will we ever get to hear him talk again? I just don't know.
Other speakers have canceled in order to go back to their states and be there for the hurricane: Governors Rick Scott of Florida, Robert Bentley of Alabama and Phil Bryant of Mississippi. That's okay, there are plenty of other people at the Convention. Chris Christie will give the keynote speech, Paul Ryan will accept the Vice Presidential nomination and Marco Rubio is Hispanic. Time permitting, Mitt Romney will speak.
The most important thing happening at the Convention isn't happening in Tampa. It is happening online, on the Internet over at Colbert Nation. Stephen mentioned that Tampa is known for its strip bars and they are expecting to do a brisk business form delegates. Therefore security is tight. Everyone should have a security pass and so everyone should go here to get their Tampa 2012: America Strikes Back All-Access Pass. Even if you choose not to get one, you should at least go look at the choices on the form. You will find out a lot about yourself just by the choices you make.
You will need to fill in the usual things, your name, your sexuality, your most urgent lower taxes priority, your home state, your summer home state, your ski home state and your tax haven country. Also you will be asked to vote for your favorite Repetitive Republican.
You may remember that Todd Akin made waves last week with his statements that reflected his knowledge of how the female body works. Stephen tried to clear up all the confusion with his Hoo-Ha Lady Zone 5000. He was able to lay it all out for us to show the workings of the female reproductive system, including the dragon that guards the entrance. Good. Now we know. If you need any more info, just stop by any strip joint.
Stephen also talked briefly about Rep. Steve King, Congressman from Iowa, (not to be confused with Stephen King who talks about and writes about scary stuff). Rep. King defended Akin and Stephen shared videos of Rep. King being so fair and balanced that he will say one thing and then say the opposite. I think he's supporting both sides of an issue. Stephen Colbert just thinks Rep. King can't hear what comes out of his mouth.
The guest was Andrew Sullivan, political conservative and Editor of The Dish over at The Daily Beast. He claims to be a conservative. Yet he supports Barack Obama for President, even more so than he did when Barack Obama first ran in 2008. But that's just because the other party has gotten nutsier than they were the last time around. This was indeed an interesting discussion by two conservatives, talking about the upcoming presidential election.
I'm pretty sure we will hear more in the coming days about this election. It's just a feeling I have.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Once Upon a Time
It is Day Two of what's come to be known as the Colbert SuperPAC Hostage Crisis. Jon Stewart has the money and took off in his Zeppelin to avoid having to give it back to Stephen. The only possible solution is for everyone to send money to Colbert Super PAC and to give recklessly.
Politics continues to be a favorite topic. In last night's show, Stephen mentioned the possibility of a wet t-shirt contest. He was convinced that Newt Gingrich would win that contest.
Stephen ventured into the world of children's literature (Kiddy Lit as it is sometimes called). He thinks he should get into that venue since so many celebrities are writing books. And Stephen is a celebrity, so he should be able to write a children's book and make lots of money.
We had the pleasure of seeing Stephen interview Maurice Sendak, well-known author of children's books. He now has a new book out - Bumble-Ardy. Stephen and Maurice had a very lively discussion. Although Maurice has kept busy writing children's books, he still has time to closely follow the career of Newt Gingrich. He shared some of his observations of Gingrich. Stephen and Maurice went on to talk about another of Maurice Sendak's book, "In the Night Kitchen." Stephen approved of that book so much, he improved it.
Be sure to keep watching The Colbert Report to see the conclusion of Stephen's interview with Maurice Sendak.
Stephen also mentioned that he is a huge fan of Rick Santorum, because the name Santorum is synonymous with leadership. If you have been paying attention to the news you will know that Rick Santorum was in a bit of a sticky spot recently. A woman in the audience at one of the events Santorum was at said this:
"I never refer to Obama as President Obama because legally he is not. He is an avowed Muslim. He has no legal right to be calling himself President."
When asked about this on Morning Joe, about why he did not correct the woman who said that, he had an excuse. "This was an elderly lady. She was there leaning on a cane. She was quite wobbly. Uh, and I'm not going to sit there and, and slam an older lady, uh, because she has some way-out, you know, some, some bizarre beliefs."
"Bravo," said our fearless host. "You cannot correct an old person every time they say something offensive." Well, as luck, or maybe misfortune, would have it, there just happened to be an elderly lady with a cane in the audience. And she spoke her mind with no opposition from anyone.
"I know for a fact that Rick Santorum runs a white slavery ring." She seemed to have the facts to back it up, and even if she was wrong, she had a cane, no wait, 2 canes. Stephen was very hesitant to correct her until she said something that was way out of line. She then received prompt and courteous assistance of two men who were willing to help her walk off into the sunset.
The actual real sit-down guest was Andrew Sullivan of The Daily Beast. He wrote the cover article in the January 23 issue of Newsweek entitled "Why are Obama's Critics So Dumb?" That did not sit well with Stephen.The discussion became so lively and yes, even loud some times. Here's some of what the two men said:
"Checkmate."
"It is the truth."
"Who cares what's true?"
"Let's go with what feels right."
Stephen was willing to repeat things he (Colbert) said so that they could then be considered to have more truthiness. If anyone would know about truthiness, it is Stephen Colbert.
Politics continues to be a favorite topic. In last night's show, Stephen mentioned the possibility of a wet t-shirt contest. He was convinced that Newt Gingrich would win that contest.
Stephen ventured into the world of children's literature (Kiddy Lit as it is sometimes called). He thinks he should get into that venue since so many celebrities are writing books. And Stephen is a celebrity, so he should be able to write a children's book and make lots of money.
We had the pleasure of seeing Stephen interview Maurice Sendak, well-known author of children's books. He now has a new book out - Bumble-Ardy. Stephen and Maurice had a very lively discussion. Although Maurice has kept busy writing children's books, he still has time to closely follow the career of Newt Gingrich. He shared some of his observations of Gingrich. Stephen and Maurice went on to talk about another of Maurice Sendak's book, "In the Night Kitchen." Stephen approved of that book so much, he improved it.
Be sure to keep watching The Colbert Report to see the conclusion of Stephen's interview with Maurice Sendak.
Stephen also mentioned that he is a huge fan of Rick Santorum, because the name Santorum is synonymous with leadership. If you have been paying attention to the news you will know that Rick Santorum was in a bit of a sticky spot recently. A woman in the audience at one of the events Santorum was at said this:
"I never refer to Obama as President Obama because legally he is not. He is an avowed Muslim. He has no legal right to be calling himself President."
When asked about this on Morning Joe, about why he did not correct the woman who said that, he had an excuse. "This was an elderly lady. She was there leaning on a cane. She was quite wobbly. Uh, and I'm not going to sit there and, and slam an older lady, uh, because she has some way-out, you know, some, some bizarre beliefs."
"Bravo," said our fearless host. "You cannot correct an old person every time they say something offensive." Well, as luck, or maybe misfortune, would have it, there just happened to be an elderly lady with a cane in the audience. And she spoke her mind with no opposition from anyone.
"I know for a fact that Rick Santorum runs a white slavery ring." She seemed to have the facts to back it up, and even if she was wrong, she had a cane, no wait, 2 canes. Stephen was very hesitant to correct her until she said something that was way out of line. She then received prompt and courteous assistance of two men who were willing to help her walk off into the sunset.
The actual real sit-down guest was Andrew Sullivan of The Daily Beast. He wrote the cover article in the January 23 issue of Newsweek entitled "Why are Obama's Critics So Dumb?" That did not sit well with Stephen.The discussion became so lively and yes, even loud some times. Here's some of what the two men said:
"Checkmate."
"It is the truth."
"Who cares what's true?"
"Let's go with what feels right."
Stephen was willing to repeat things he (Colbert) said so that they could then be considered to have more truthiness. If anyone would know about truthiness, it is Stephen Colbert.
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