Author: John Hudson

Media Diet

Norah O'Donnell: What I Read

CBS

The co-host of CBS This Morning shares her secret to staying informed: Early mornings and commercial breaks. 

By John Hudson

Jan 27, 2010

6 Highlights from the Apple Tablet Spoiler--or Hoax

Jason Calacanis, a tech sage, spills "details" on Apple's new tablet ahead of its release

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By John Hudson

Jan 27, 2010

Morning Vid: OK, We Were Right About O'Reilly

We asked whether O'Reilly would praise Obama's spending freeze, "Papa Bear" delivered

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By John Hudson

Jan 27, 2010

Conservative Bloggers Scramble to Disown the ACORN Buster

Once the darling of right-leaning pundits, James O'Keefe takes a fall

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By John Hudson

Jan 26, 2010

Happy Hour Vid: 'Pants on the Ground' Invades Canadian Legislature

American Idol wields its influence in the quirky world of provincial Canadian politics

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By John Hudson

Jan 26, 2010

The Apple Tablet Rumor Compendium

The latest from the Internet's most obsessed Apple followers

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By John Hudson

Jan 26, 2010

Three Conservatives Re-Write the 'Contract With America'

It's safe to say, political manifestos are in vogue in the GOP

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By John Hudson

Jan 26, 2010

Will Bill O'Reilly Applaud Obama's Spending Freeze?

The president's liberal-baiting proposal is right up O'Reilly's alley

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By John Hudson

Jan 26, 2010

Conservatives Salivate Over Obama's One-Term 'Death Wish'

President Obama said he'll push through his agenda despite the political risks. Conservatives are elated.

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By John Hudson

Jan 25, 2010

Why Did Bill Gates Downplay Chinese Censorship?

Some suspect the billionaire philanthropist wants to capitalize on Google's dispute with China

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By John Hudson

Jan 25, 2010

The Secret Behind Apple's Hype Machine

Apple continually whips up the kind of buzz most companies could only dream of. How?

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By John Hudson

Jan 25, 2010

Harold Ford Jr.'s Fuzzy Math

The man pondering a New York Senate bid snaps his fingers, hopes tax cuts, deficit reduction, and jobs will appear

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By John Hudson

Jan 25, 2010

Plouffe's Arrival Signals Democratic Shift

Obama taps his former campaign manager to revitalize the party. What's the Democrats' message in 2010?

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By John Hudson

Jan 22, 2010

4 Arguments Against the Winter Olympics

It's boring, it's classist, it's a "festival of whiteness"...

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By John Hudson

Jan 22, 2010

Conservatives to Air America: Good Riddance

The progressive talk radio network announced it will file for bankruptcy. Right-wing foes aren't shedding any tears.

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By John Hudson

Jan 21, 2010

YouTube Enters the Movie Rental Business

Is this a big deal, or what?

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By John Hudson

Jan 21, 2010

Conan: Crying All the Way to the Bank

The outgoing host's fans tear up for his $32 million departure

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By John Hudson

Jan 21, 2010

Most Unpopular Man in History Adds to Unpopularity

John Edwards admits he fathered a child with his mistress. Pundits say he's preempting a tell-all book.

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By John Hudson

Jan 20, 2010

Tech-Obsessed Adults Defend Tech-Obsessed Youth

A new study shows that young people are consuming media more than ever before. Is there an upside?

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By John Hudson

Jan 20, 2010

On His Show's Anniversary, Shed a Tear With Glenn Beck

In his first year at Fox, Beck has shared many tears with his viewers. Doesn't he deserve some reciprocation?

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By John Hudson

Jan 20, 2010

The Silver Lining in Obama's Tough First Year

On the first anniversary of his presidency, sympathetic pundits find hope amid Obama's challenges

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By John Hudson

Jan 20, 2010

Apple, Microsoft Edge Toward Ganging Up on Google

Gasp! Hoary old rivals weigh making Bing the iPhone search default

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By John Hudson

Jan 19, 2010

Why Is 'Avatar' Being Pulled from Chinese Theaters?

A majority of theaters are pulling the popular film. Is this about politics or business?

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By John Hudson

Jan 19, 2010

From Breadmaker to Breadwinner

More women out-earn and out-smart their husbands, a new Pew study concludes: how is this affecting marriages and families?

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By John Hudson

Jan 19, 2010

Leno, Zucker: It's Not Our Fault

Two embattled NBC juggernauts say they're not to blame for the late-night fiasco

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By John Hudson

Jan 17, 2010

5 Reasons Why the Golden Globes Trump the Oscars

The lesser ceremony has better parties, better scandals, and a better record for picking classics

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By John Hudson

Jan 15, 2010

How Christian Is Denzel Washington's 'Book of Eli'?

Some film critics tease out Christian themes, but the director denies there's a subtext

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By John Hudson

Jan 15, 2010

Spatwatch

Axelrod Wallops Rove

Two political masterminds square off on the pages of the Washington Post

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By John Hudson

Jan 15, 2010

Morning Vid: Jimmy Kimmel Poleaxes Jay Leno--on Leno's Show

It doesn't look like Kimmel will be back anytime soon...

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By John Hudson

Jan 15, 2010

Is Leno the Only One Who Could Save Conan?

Comedians roast Jay Leno, pressuring him not to take back the Tonight Show spot

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By John Hudson

Jan 14, 2010

Jeff Zucker vs. Conan O'Brien: A Rivalry 30 Years in the Making

The two NBC heavyweights have been clashing since the '80s

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By John Hudson

Jan 14, 2010

Teddy Pendergrass: R&B Icon, Sex Symbol

Dead at 59, the '70s legend is remembered as a black icon and a ladies' man

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By John Hudson

Jan 13, 2010

Why NBC's CEO Is to Blame for the Leno-Conan Fiasco

Critics say his myopic, frugal programming philosophy ruined the network

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By John Hudson

Jan 13, 2010

Transcript Breakdown: Palin Parries Hardball Questions

In Palin's debut as a Fox contributer, Bill O'Reilly challenges her grasp of 9/11 and presidential readiness

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By John Hudson

Jan 12, 2010

The Legacy of Simon Cowell

The toughest judge on television made us all critics and created a rare moment of common culture

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By John Hudson

Jan 11, 2010

Why Did Mark McGwire Confess to Steroid Use?

Sports writers spin two theories: it was for his future career, or for his legacy

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By John Hudson

Jan 11, 2010

Ford's Auto Show Sweep Wins Applause for CEO

Alan Mulally takes a struggling automaker to new heights

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By John Hudson

Jan 11, 2010

Comcast Blamed for Leno-Conan Switch

The looming merger between NBC and Comcast gives the entertainment studio "every incentive" to swap the two hosts

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By John Hudson

Jan 8, 2010

Split Opinions on Michael Cera's Lack of Range

Many believe the Youth in Revolt star can only play dweebs. That's not necessarily a bad thing.

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