(I know this is the same as last night's preview, but I think it got pre-empted because of other events. Anderson did specifically mention last night, though, that this segment would air tonight - or at least it would be on the schedule for tonight!)
Before I comment on last night’s program, let me get the not-so-good news out of the way first -
Is this where we say "there's always next year?" Actually, CNN did win one statue last night - for "Outstanding Live Coverage of a Breaking News Story – Long Form" - for their election night coverage, which Anderson co-anchored. The complete list of winners can be found here.
From last night’s program: Until Sunday, I didn’t even know that Iran’s President was scheduled to speak at Columbia University. I knew about the UN speech, which must be allowed, if only due to the fact that we are the home of the United Nations. But to invite him to speak at Columbia, only to have the University president give a less-than-courteous introduction? Therefore, giving Ahmadinejad an even larger platform from which to spread his lies? I agree with last night’s 360° guests – Fawaz Gerges and Karim Sadjadpour – that the “audience” for Ahmadinejad isn’t here in the US – it’s the Muslim countries that are watching how far he can go. And that the animosity expressed within that setting by Peter Bollinger – even as justified as it is – helps to fuel Anti-American sentiment throughout the world.
Anderson also talked with Christiane Amanpour about her upcoming interview with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday’s 360° - I really enjoy listening to AC and CA (no pun intended with the initials) – you know it will be an intelligent, engaging conversation.
There was an update on the Warren Jeffs trial, and last night they appeared to be close to a verdict. This morning’s news is that one juror has been replaced with an alternate, and deliberations have started all over again.
I’m very pleased that Anderson interviewed Jeff Toobin about “The Nine” last night – on the show – and not just at the Union Square Barnes & Noble earlier in the evening. And unless I misunderstood what was said, there should be another interview “installment” tonight.
Update # 1 - Warren Jeffs found guilty on 2 counts
As reported at 4:25 EDT on The Situation Room, Warren Jeffs has been found guilty on both counts of rape as an accomplice; the sentence for each conviction ranges from 5 years to life in prison. I'm sure this will be covered extensively tonight on AC 360° - stay tuned!
3 comments:
Glad to hear Jeffs was found guilty on two counts.
I agree with your comments re: CA and AC. Christiane is a remarkable reporter. She was interviewed on a Cdn news program several months ago and she mentioned she enjoyed working with AC. They do have good rapport
Now we are finding out a lot about our medications that are in our medicine cabinets, and they may not be good for us to take. Is someone falling down on the job or can just anything be sent to U.S. without inspection? It sure looks that way.
I want to say hello to Koala Mick ;)
The Koala bear sure is cute.
I may have misunderstood last night on 360, but I heard that Jeffrey Toobin's new book is on the New York Times best seller list - it should be interested reading!
I heard on CNN this afternoon that Warren Jeffs is guilty on two counts of being an accomplice to rape because of the arranged marriage a teenage girl. I think the sentencing should fit the crime. Warren Jeffs is a very sick man.
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