 Will Cain and E.D. Hill appear with Eliot Spitzer on the January 21, 2011, edition of "Parker Spitzer." Debuting Tonight: 'In The Arena'CNN executive vice president Ken Jautz announces “In the Arena” ensemble program at 8:00 pm, starting Monday, February 28, 2011. Below are statements from Ken, Kathleen Parker and Eliot Spitzer. NOTE FROM KEN JAUTZ TO CNN STAFF: I want to share with you some news today regarding our 8pm show. Kathleen Parker has decided to leave the program to focus on her writing, and we have decided to take the show in a new direction.  We will be adopting an ensemble format with several newsmakers, guests and contributors joining Eliot Spitzer each night. The new program will be called, "In the Arena," beginning Monday. E.D. Hill and Will Cain will join the program as well others within and outside the CNN family. We have been pleased with how the 8pm hour has become a centerpiece of substantive, policy-oriented conversation, and we are looking forward to building on that with this new format. Simply put, the new program will look beyond the headlines to analyze and discuss the most important stories of the day. The program will provide context and analysis through balanced and thoughtful discussions and interviews with a wide range of guests and newsmakers who cumulatively represent various points of view. Kathleen will continue to appear on CNN occasionally to provide her insights and commentary. We thank Kathleen for her hard work and all that she has done to help us launch our new 8pm program. We respect her as a colleague and appreciate her perspective and contributions. Statement from Kathleen Parker: After bringing viewers a new 8pm show on CNN, I have decided to return to a schedule that will allow me to focus more on my syndicated newspaper column and other writings. While I am extremely proud of the show we created, and the subject matter and level of discourse Parker Spitzer promoted every night, it was a difficult decision to scale back my column a few months ago and, with the show going in a new direction, it is a good time to move on. I want to thank the viewers who have been so kind with their comments and support. I will continue to appear to contribute and analyze occasionally on CNN and look forward to continuing my relationship with CNN and the many talented individuals I have worked with here. Statement from Eliot Spitzer: I wish Kathleen all the best in continuing on with her spectacular career. It has been a joy working with her as a teammate, and I continue to be a huge fan of the wisdom that jumps from her written work and the wit, charm and insight she brings to all that she does. Click here to read a news article about Kathleen's departure. |
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Good luck Eliot!
Love Spitzer... don't like the new "regulars"!
I watched "In the Arena" tonight. I was expecting a substantive discussion about the selected topics. I was very disappointed. The only person who made substantive comments was Eliot. The two other people didn't seem to even know what they were talking about. The woman reminded me of the women on Fox...talking points only. She was loud and abrasive while the man with her hardly said anything. If these two people are going to stay on the program I am not going to watch the show.
TedC wrote. "...don't like the 'regulars'"
Why? Because you do not agree with them? E.D. Hill and Cain had valid points as well as articulate and pertinent questions for the guest, Dr. Jasser. They contributed substantively to the dialogue on a very important topic. I hope we do not shrink away from this issue out of fear, it is serious.
Eliot Spitzer is far and away the most intelligent and knowledgeable of the news hour hosts on any channel. Why does he need the vacuous comments and sometimes silly demeanor of the other regulars. Leave Eliot alone...he is a pleasure to listen to (this from a devotee of Rachel Maddow)
Elliot where did you get those two reporters? Where ever it was put them back...They have no clue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Radicalisms happens with whites here in America...i.e. The federal Building in Ok, killing of students in schools in America...do we have hearings about white America? This is CRAP!!! All it breads in hate please report that a few Muslims commit crimes as do whites and blacks and others and not blame an entire race for the crimes few peoples...Also lets report truth and not opinions.
Nobody is blaming an entire "race" or religion. It is about the radicalization of a small minority within that religion. If there were groups and pockets of Christians around the world who were attempting to blow things up wouldn't we begin to look at how Christianity is being used to propagate that type of radical behavior. When a professed christian commits a crime at an abortion clinic the media makes no apologies for reporting on it from a religious point of view and demonizing the Christian religion. The brush is liberally painted across the entire religion. No one stands up and defends Christianity. Hypocricy abounds!
Enjoyed Mrs. Parker with Elliot and will miss her. I thought when their show originally started I wasn't interested in anything Spitzer had to say based upon his past but after watching a few episodes he changed my opinion. Like Spitzer or not he indeed is a very smart man with a challenging and intellectual personality that I find worthy of viewing every show.
I'm going to miss Kathleen Parker. Wish she was the one staying. Eliot Spitzer spends too much time on his own personal soapbox rather than asking questions that might throw more light on the subject. If I wanted to hear a bunch of people shouting at each other and one-sided talking points, I'd watch Hardball or Fox.
How else can you get at the truth when people want to evade the issue that is the topic of discussion? Don't blame Elliot for pressing people who engage in "feel good" generalities. I wish more talking-heads in the MSM media would do the same. Journalism is the art of getting at the hard facts, not the dissemination of pablum. If there were more intelligent people who were not afraid to ruffle some feathers like Mr. Spitzer in the media, then the number hypocrites and liars in our political arena would be diminished; which would be good for the country in general.
Good luck to Kathleen in her future endeavors; Gov Spitzer will be just fine. He has tremendous insight into politics and world current events and is a very intelligent and sensible man. I hope that he has great guests and commentators on his new show to help him make it a success . I think that his show is sensational and very informative and I learn a lot from him. I just hope Edie Hill doesn't turn out like she did on Fox News channel cause I didn't think she was that great back then and just a blow-hard. I like watching Gov Spitzer,Anderson Cooper, Sanjay Gupta and I can do without Kiran Chetry and I like Soledad and I like Zain Verjee.
For Eliot Spitzer: I like you, I enjoy listening to you, you're smart and you get it. I voted for you for Governor and wouldn't hesitate to vote for you again. Good luck being on your own, the program will be great!
I watch the show for Eliot Spitzer but have enjoyed Kathleen Parker almost as much. There is obviously more to this story, so you'll have to whisper it in my ear.... Good luck with the new show– I'll be watching.
Oh no – not ED Hill. She did damage as you know.
Too outspoken!!!!
Please – plz. another woman.
I was watching, her errors time ago,
Ever faithful to CNN – BUT NOT ED HILL AGAIN !!!
Pz. someone fresh.
She "will not" be the fremale to resurrect the ratings.
Oh goodness – what a mistake !!!
I really enjoyed the program and actually, swithched from MSNBC during that hour. Kathleen you will be missed for your opinions and as a buffer to the whirlwind Gov. Spitzer. He has been doing this type of thing all his adult life. I hope you give Cable News another shot in the future. Gov. Spitzer has done some outstanding interviews and I agree with him more often than not but as to the chemistry on the show, he gets a failing grade.
To CNN: Big, huge mistake (as quoted by Julia Roberts in "Pretty Woman") in learning of the departure of Ms. Kathleen Parker from the Parker-Spitzer team !! Ms. Parker was a valuable asset to the program; and all guests–both men and women–were captivated by her knowledge, intelligence, and overwhelming beauty which she brought to the round table !! Ms. Parker could be compared to the likes of Princess Grace, Audrey Hepburn, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis . . . all present in one remarkable woman !! Yes, Mr. Spitzer dominated the main discussions; but that is his nature, and what he is all about !! This New Orleans family will miss you dearly, Ms. Parker–but we will follow your articles in "The Washington Post".
All the Best,
The Brinker Family
Kathleen Parker's talents lie in writing; she isn't made for tv. I'll be reading her Washington Post opinions. I'm looking forward to the show with Eliot Spitzer... it was much livelier that week of Egypt when Ms Parker was not there. Will Cain is great, but ED Hill... really? I've never heard her say anything with real depth.
Sorry to see Kathleen go. The show benefitted from having two very different people. They were excellent foils for one another and both were – and are – bright and thoughtful. This is too bad for those who like a spirited conversation between two bright, interesting and attractive people.
Elliiot's loss.
This was the night, a woman won her dignity back. Or do I make a mistake? The role she had to play in this show has not been appropriate for a journalist like her. Looking forward to see the new show. But at the same time I wish CNN the courage to find a place for a person like Kathleen Parker: not only as kind of a sidekick! Congratulation, Kathleen. It was the right decision. And good luck, Mr. Spitzer.
When I first heard that Eliot Spitzer would be co-hosting a show on CNN I wasn't much interested, given his past. Now I'm a Spitzer junkie! He's dynamic, brilliant, insatiably curious, clear-thinking, and fair. Though undoubtedly liberal he often questions or criticizes many actions/positions of the administration or other democrats. I find this refreshing after watching, for so long, the "talking heads" simply defend the left or right, as the case may be for them. Spitzer is a "natural" on television appearing comfortable and even reveling, in his new role. His comments and questions are insightful, provocative, and I look forward to the show in much the same way that I would look forward to an informative, stimulating lecture. Keep him on, let him blossom as a TV journalist. He's got what it takes!!
Further, I'd like to say that although I think Kathleen Parker is congenial, knowledgable, and asked the right questions, she lacked excitement and seemed uncomfortable on camera. A tgelevision personality she is not. As a columnist she has enjoyed huge success and I expect the will continue to do so. I wish her well.
II am so glad that Eliot Spitzer remains on the show, thank you CNN. Mr. Spitzer is smart, talented, and fits right in the position at CNN. I enjoy watching him discuss things intelligently with many good guests. I found it awkward for the show to have a co-host, any co-host. A co-host can just hinder the main host more than help.
Regarding people who dislike Spitzer because of his past mistake: it is the past. I believe that his wife decides to stay with him because she feels he well deserves a second chance. I feel for Mrs. Spitzer and supports her decision and her strength.
Conclusion: Mr. Spitzer will fully shine in the show and I am glad that CNN has recognized him and had the courage selecting him once more. Everyone should watch the show and should not relate his personal past to destroy him from the show. Thank you.
You should be adding Amy Holmes to this program. She is smarter and way more interesting than other revolving door guest co-hosts. At the very least you should add her to the mix for all the right reasons.
I enjoyed "Parker Spitzer" and I will miss Kathleen Parker. I look forward to watching Spitzer on "In the Arena."
I'm looking forward to the new format. Eliot Spitzer is intelligent and insightful. While Parker served her purpose, it was Spitzer I wanted to hear from. Good move!
I'm going to miss the presence of that lovely southern belle Ms. Parker, but then I might see her again on Chris Matthews' show where I first met her. It still surprises me to hear her described as conservative; she seems so moderate- sounding to this left of center Democrat.
I never watched the show until the revolution in Egypt beganwhen Ms. Parker was off. I was surprised to look forward to Mr. Spitzer's coverage and thought his interviews to be some of the best. He is very intelligent, courageous and direct. When Ms. Parker returned to the show I thought she deadened the momentum of the show. She conveyed disinterest in the historic events. It's unfortunate because we need strong women journalists' voices on CNN and in the news business. But I was turning it off when she was on. So I look forward to the new show! Good move CNN.
Bring on Dupré...number 9, number 9, number 9, number 9....
Sad news that Kathleen Parker is leaving the show. Enjoyed Kathleen's viewpoint and intelligence despite Eliot Spitzer's constant interruptions. Interesting to see Eliot with more "A+" type personalities – how much louder he will have to yell to get his opinion across.
sorry Ms Parker is leaving, she provided the much needed respite from the overbearing , domineering, Eliot.. he talks over guest, never lets them provide full answers and is more interested in his opinion than the guests..he brow beats guest to get a scoop!.you have had some really knowledgeable guest I would like to hear them...not Eliot..tell him he is the faciltator not the star the guests are the stars...
Kathleen is a print journalist for a reason. She was out of her element and it was obvious. I don't agree with her much but I felt sorry for her. She was way out of her league.
Good luck to Kathleen!
And I am really enthrilled that Eliot is taking the show into another direction. All the best!!!
Congratulations, CNN, on giving Elliott his own show. He's fantastic, enjoy him nearly every evening as part of the news shows I watch. Elliot, stay the same and report like you have been!
Jody B.
OMG! What's with E.D Hill?! What a babbling mess! Man, get back Kathleen...QUICKLY!
Kathleen Parker's I.Q. is greater than the two dips who havereplaced her. Replaced incorrect because thoser two couldn't even begin to provide a foil for Spitzer. What they can do is destroy the program. Who thought they could add to anything?
My wife and I were great fans of Parker/Spitzer. We will not watch the show with the new team. They have turned the show into a squabble.
Yes, squabble is the correct word. Please ask e d Hill to at least wait her turn to speak. I never was a fan of the FOX screaming format, and I don't like it any better on CNN. In addition, I really appreciate thoughtful debate, not the neverending, whirring soundbites that e j Hill has been trained to deliver. Thanks Elliot for providing intelligent and reasonable presentation, please send e j Hill back to Fox.
not edhill non factual. fist bumps become terrorist messages. as long as she is there good bye cnn
Hi Bill- why is it the GOPB gives BP and other oil companys monliils who pay little or no taxes and won't help the citizens with a jobs bill or unemployment benefits?How much of the oil pumped out of the gulf would go to the U.S.?
OMG! I can't believe the nerve of those two TEA PARTY CONservatives... so Unbelievable!!! How can u blame public sector workers for EVERYTHING! and not hold the Governor accountable?!?!? Seriously! IT IS SAD... These are RIGHTS being taken away! Spitzer was right with everything he said, and Bloomberg too. Those two just bask in ignorance... honestly...
Your new format could work, but you have to focus – don't allow yourself to be blown off course like what happened with the tax issue pertaining to the rich that was sidestepped by the conservatives and lost in the shuffle
Mr. Spitzer, your intellect and knowledge are above this stuff displayed on the interview about wisconsin. please enlist the knowledge of Mr. John NIchols, far more informed and valuable a guest on this pressing subject. Please raise the level of the guests that spew the same two-party line rants as all the other shows. You're much better than this!
Spitzer is a good, insightful interviewer, but where did he find E.D. Hill and Cain – he became their punching bag. If I want conservative idiocy, I can go to Fox.
Exactly.
Elliot, is eloquent and intelligent. E.D. Hill is disappointing...no rational behind her statements she just blathers...
I am disgusted with what you have done with the Spitzer show!!! E.D Hill is a compltete moron spitting out the usual nonsense from the conservative right. If you are going to talk about the WI union issues at least take the time to learn the facts about what is going on in this state. The Unions have a contract where both parties are "oblligated to negotiate" the terms and conditions of employment. That is in the law in this state. The Govenor is the one who has decided no to do his job! Dont llike that? work on the law. The state workers earn on avg 4.7% less than private workers. Research and learn before you speak Ms Hill. Keep her on the show and I am all done watching. I dont want to see CNN turn into FOX news.
I imported this mmeocnt from another site – – -John, that is a very wonderful way to explain a topic that I have found very challenging to take in, and even harder to discuss all the feelings that go along with it. I really liked how you brought compassion in, and paragraph five (I can't seem to copy paste at the moment). It was so hard for me that I set it aside to deal with in tidbits over the years. I encompass what you are saying, and came to the same perspective, but I admit I still struggle with it when I hear about heinous crimes, inhumane treatment, etc. The thing I tell myself (I admit it is completely to make myself feel better) is that as much as it might totally confuse me in this physical form, the idea of having that experience, the probability of having that experience was somehow grafted into the blue prints of reality, and probably for a very specific reason. Thank you very much for posting, and the positive light on a sensitive issue,C
Loved the Parker/Spitzer show! I quickly grew to like the Republican girl and am sorry to see her leave ... she needs to take those two new one with her! Typical Republicans ... don't let anyone get a work in edgewise lest their lack of solutions be exposed! If they continue I will be watching ABC or something!
I like Elliot , I think he really cares about America and sees the horrible direction we are heading because of rampant fraud and corruption. I am sorry to see Kathleen leave. She brought a great balance to the show. However, E.D. Hill needs to go tonight. She is as infuriating as Gov.Walker of Wisc. She sounds llike a Nazi. I hope she gets fired and is forced to work at Walmart for the rest of her miserable existance. She is clearly unamerican in her views and deserves to work for minimum wage with no pension and not benefits like health insurance. She is clearly working for that same Nazi team as Gov. Walker. With Americans like her, who needs enemies. Send her packing, please.
Mr. Spitzer, Thought I was on Fox News tonight with Ms. Hill lunging at me with her babble about it not being fair for some of the middle class not to have unions when the others don't. Wonder why? I watch CNN for intelligent and objective discussion. Talk about the $140 million Walker business tax cut, the influence of the Koch brothers, the concessions already offered up, and the other powers the Gov. gets if this bill is signed. We're not fools out here – we know where the real deficit came from and who's not making their "shared sacrifice."
Sptizer is great–thoughtful, quick, and of great intellectual breadth. For God's sake, give him the show. Why in the world do you have Hill and Cain? They are both weak and predictable–not even of Fox News quality.
You must be kidding! Instead of an adult, intellectually stimulating conversation, I'm supposed to watch two conservatives, thrilled at the opportunity, pounce on Eliot. They were both showing the typical agressive conservative style. Could they have leaned over table any further? Did E.D. give Cain some lessons from her Fox news training? Can she ever shake her Fox style of interrupting and speaking louder over the other person assuming they will yield to her. Cain is silly! Intellectuals they are not!!! Do you want to make Eliot look weak by double teaming him? What's the point?
I'll come back tomorrow and watch the video, Wordsmith. I'm wacnhitg Hannity interviewing McCain and then I'm off to read my WWII book. I do have a weird idea of relaxing, I know.
Glad to see you posting again!
I will not watch the show again. was kathleen forced out to give a more irrational conservative approachvoice? while she is a conservative, kathleen also had an element of common sense. the two you had on tonight for the initial airing resembled pit bulls more than people. spitzer(the host) was barely able to get any counter points in. this a sure way to destroy your viewwership. as stated, I like both spitzer and parker and I think it had great chemistry. I cannot tolerate e.d. hill so you lost another family of viewers.
Lose Hill; she's bombastic and incoherent. Keep Cain; he's a more sane advocate of his politics.
Ditto, well said. They should just give Spitzer his own show and let him fly.
I enjoy watching Spitzer, because he asks intelligent questions, lets his guests respond without interruption and then follows-up. The format allows for expnaded interviews.
ED Hill doesn't belong on this show. If I wanted to watch people who interrupt and just say the same thing over and over, I could watch any other news program on in the evening. After a few minutes of watching her at the end of the show, I shut off the TV. I may not agree with Elliott, but I can listen to thoughtful conversation. I'm looking for issues to be discussed not jousted.
The show is so much better now, I feel like they've unleashed Spitzer and he's become a monster. Great show last night.
Eliot is a positive to CNN. I have left MSNBC to listen to him. Parker was a quiet balance to him, and I wish her well. However, I can not stand ED Hill. What a big mouth with no apparent intellect to support her babbling. Where did you find her? She like a know it all and adds nothing to Spitzer, reducing the program to a Fox like status of nonsense. Leave Eliot alone to find appropriate guests that add to his intelligent discussions. I also find Will Cain lacking in matching Eliott. If you want to make a success of this program, recognize what many aficionados want. Intelligence, depth and style-all of which Eliot has.
Well stated – Hill definitely belongs on FOX – Will Cain appears student-like to Spitzer's intellect.
Interesting that CNN feels they need two people to replace Kathleen Paker.
I am tired of always hearing that a cut on the capital gains tax is a tax cut for the rich. It is also a tax cut for everyone with a 401K, IRA or any other retirment account. It is also important for all the seniors living on their investments. These people are not in the top 2%.
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I think Spitzer and Cain could debate issues in depth in a calm and educational matter.
E.D. Hill is only working from a shallow script of talking points that have and are filling the airwaves.
We were dedicated viewers of Parker Spitzer and so far still watching. I enjoyed the segement with Jeffry Toobin.
E.D. did not have any parts so she was quiet.
We are not sure E.D. brings anything to the program and are ready to go check Lawerence O'Donnel on MSNBC.
Please fix the program. Spitzer is wasting time trying to educate Cain. Maybe he should just watch the show. Worse is watching Spitzer trying to break through Hill's rants. Send Hill back to Fox where she's in her element. I miss the civility and charm of Ms. Parker. The program is on the wane.
Spitzer is a brilliant, accomplished man. Why can't he have a show by himself and bring in his own choice of guests? The two newbies are not in the same league – at least Parker was attractive, intelligent, witty, charming and ADDED value. These two new ones do not add value in this arena with Spitzer. I am sure they do in other places. What were you thinking? Please fix the program. Spitzer is excellent and I enjoy the way he thinks out loud.
Indeed! Eliot is great.
I like Eliot for the same reason I like CNN.....they keep it balanced somewhere in the middle. They seem to take their responsibility of gatekeepers of information seriously. Eliot has the brains.....along with the passion to care.....and a voice thats easily understood. I liked E.D. Hills opinion on the WI union issue. Sometimes telling the truth isn't popular...but it is necessary. I believe in unions...but they are lead by humans....and human greed can never,never, be satisfied. Unions need to be thankful for what they have....and understand that their hayday is over. The days of kicking, screaming and demanding.... until you get what you want.... are over. Good bye manufacturing sector....good bye tax base. Keep telling the truth E.D.
I like the "arena" idea but don't care for the new replacements for Parker. I find Hill especially very over the top. I like debate but come on she is so argumentative.
Mr spitzer why do you have these 2 clowns everyday on your show? Can you have different guess or simply run your show by yourself like the others host. Thanks
If I wanted to watch Fox News, I'd watch Fox News. I want to listen to people who are intelligent, well-informed, and civilized, not people who think raising the volume makes what they have to say well-informed and civil.
I watched again tonight to see if I had been too "judgemental" in my opinion about ED Hill. No, I am confirmed. She is way out of her depth. Please spare us of her inane chatter. We have a country and a world filled with people of intellect, regardless of their political persuation. You MUST be able to do better than this. One more night and its over for me, as much as I enjoy what Spitzer brings to the arena, its too annoying to listen to this superficial discussion with canned, knee jerk silliness.
Spitzer is brilliant, implausibly articulate, professional and polite. His instincts are perfect and his skill as an interviewer is the journalistic surprise of the decade. E.D. Hill is the polar opposite: her constant interrupting, lame attempts to "yuk it up," and feigned, over-the-top emoting are an insult to the viewer, in particular to women. To re-state the obvious: Eliot Spitzer needs no co-host.
Brilliantly stated...........................
I liked Parker Spitzer-although Kathleen Parker was not emphatic enough she was getting better. Parker Spitzer presented two intelligent people articulating a range of ideas and opinions. The new show is terrible. Eliot Spitzer would do a good program on his own–but the program with two new people is useless–full of yelling, sound and fury signiifying nothing. Everyone ( even Spitzer who is excellent) is diminished by the format and the guests. I am back to Lawrence O'Donnell-even though I would prefer a more balanced approach, it is not In the Arena as currently presented.
Will miss Kathleen , she was gracious and kind , and moderate in her beliefs , a good foil for Eliot I thought .
I do NOT like Will Cain . If I want to see a neocon ghoul I can watch Fox news. Nothing good will come from him arguing black is white all the time , no in depth discussion can take place .
Also, correct me if i'm wrong , but on the second show Eliot was interviewing an intelligent professor from Iran , giving keen insights into their government and the diversity of beliefs. At the end of the interview a pop-up bar came up at the bottom of the screen identifying him as a "mouthpiece for the president of Iran" . What the hell was that all about ????
I guess CNN's new strategy is if you can't lick Fox News , join them !!!!!
This show should be given to Splitzer alone. i hated the two other (Hill) and the other one, who was the worse(the young man). Piers Morgan's program is the worse on CNN, and he's interviewing by himself. Give that program (Arena) to Spitzer, he is the best on it.
I liked Kathleen Parker but felt she was out of place in this show – felt Eliot should have had his own show – but to think that they would put someone on like ED Hill is amazing – she is totally out of place – she is loud and aggressive and somewhat disprespectful – she has nothing to add to the program and has nothing of interest to say – Will Cain seems to be like a student with the Professor being Spitzer – both Hill and Cain need to go – let Spitzer just have his own program like Chris Matthews and have guests on.
Agreed! Hill would be an excelllent fit on "The View," a show that has set women back 200 years.
E.D. Hill is too much of a lightweight for Spitzer in every way. At least Parker had something upstairs. But Hill ain't going to do it. Cain may also be too light for Spitzer, although he's can at least go a few rounds with the governor. I'd rather see Spitzer with rotating quests, and a continuation of the good, solid discussion he originates. Is CNN trying to attract the Fox type of viewer by shifting "center" (right)? The quality of your left-leaning punditry has declined. Spitzer and Fareed (too smart not to watch) are about all I can stand. If I hear another daffy "reporter" say Social Security is a problem, or that austerity is the solution to the current economy, I'll subscribe to MSNBC. CNN is becoming a disaster.
I respect Elliott Spitzer's intelligence and common sense approach on issues. E.D. Hill, with her negative, sarcastic tone is uninformed and a negative voice in our countries discord. She's sold her sole to FOX along ago. CNN, please do not become another FOX. I for one will no longer watch Elliott Spitzer's afternoon show.
I love to listen to Spitzer's intelligent and thougthful comments and interviews. ED Hill is a loud and annoying idiot. I spefically stay away from FOX news to avoid people like that. Please don't make CNN another FOX news!!
Eliot Spitzer is a very intelligent man and Parker/Spitzer was an informative, interesting program. Who are these
two idiots who have replaced Parker? Right-wing, ill-informed, shrill commentators like Cain and Hill are a dime
a dozen, and I don't watch them. Give Spitzer his own show or another intelligent co-host.
Eliot Spitzer is a very intelligent man and Parker/Spitzer was an informative, interesting program. I could
not be more disappointed with the two new people who replaced Parker and now find it difficult to watch
the show. Guests like David Gergen appear incredulous at the stupid questions asked by Cain and Hill.
Right-wing, ill-informed, shrill commentators like Cain and Hill are a dime a dozen and I don't watch them. Give
Spitzer his own show or a co-host with brains – PLEASE.
Please balance this program with an intelligent, moderate female who is informed, thoughtful and serious yet entertaining. I expect more from CNN.
What part of "GIVE SPITZER HIS OWN SHOW" does CNN not understand?
I used to watch Spitzer Parker diligently. The program lost a lot of its class with the two new rookies. It is a waste of time to watch.
E.D. Hill is great on the show. Please keep her!
Too funny! It's hard to believe that some news soruces remain credible. I'll give them credit though, it's getting tougher to get the best' headline anymore, especially now that people want the info even quicker and more succinctly than at any time before. In our agency we had to ding ourselves a few weeks ago when we sent out a press release with the headline: Debut Broadcasting Hosts Mark Chesnutt at the Famous Wildhorse Saloon for Live from CRS-39 It may not seem that bad, but if you don't know who Mark Chesnutt is, you wouldn't know what this is about.
TO : CNN ; The Arena, 8:15 P.M. Eastern S. Time , 3/30/11
I can not believe what you blithering idiots are at this very moment are doing to help Khadafy
maintain his Grip on the poor people in Libya. Could you think of any way to hurt the Libyan people any
worse than to tell the world what you are now telling them ? Not only do you tell the world that they only
have a few hundred fighters, and they have no arms, and they run in panic when attacked ; but you then
have remarks by your " skirt ",followed up by some supposedly funny remarks about baseball by some
young punk who is still wet behind the ears and probably could not find his posterior with a ten hand working
party . I am 66 years old, and I thought I had seen everything, but this tops it all! Do not feed me any -–
about your need toreport the news ! If your predecessors had broabcast anything even ONE
THOUSANDTH AS HARMFUL to the Allies during WW II as your broadcast was to the Libyans and the
U.S. and the allies in this conflict they would have been shot for TREASON. Frankly, that is exactly what
thre fate of all responsible for that mess you people just put on the air.
Oh for men like Edward R. Murrow and Lowell Thomas again!!!!!
Sign me One Mad American,
Henry Lee @centurylink.net
P.S. Of course, the left wing liberals will cheer you, but I believe that millions of red
blooded conservatives will agree with me. And by the way, your job is supposed to be to report the news,
NOT to make such blatant attempts to interefere with, influence,and change foreign policy. Is there no limit
to what you people will do to get your " 15 Minutes " of glory ? Iwould say you should be ashamed of
yourselves,but you obiously have no shame.
I'm a Red Neck from the Heart of Texas. I watched 'The Arena' last night for the first time. Mr Spitzer does his
homework. I have never heard any commentator ask such direct, accurate and logical questions. Mr. Spitzer
is the only one who has held the Republicans' feet to the fire on their proposals. The Republican Senator
from Utah was intelligent and articulate but he couldn't answer the questions. He was revealed. Thank you
Mr. Spitzer. I'm now a viewer.
Keep digging into Trump, I'm loving this!
I still think this country should tax China to get revenue. What is the problem the Dems and Gops talking about this? Elliot, you are really a great guy.
Wow, I have never commented to any news program but I have to tell Eliot Spitzer he has made my cancer suffering body very happy. It was sure nice to see him not pander to the muslim fool he had on tonight. He handled the guest like the fool he is. A big thank you from rural maine.
Elliot Spitzer is perfect for TV. I congratulate CNN for giving him a chance. Smart, funny, affable and reasonable. He's super intelligent and has the right look and voice. When I watched him tonight, I wished he was on for 2 hours. He's the best on TV.
It's a shame what happened to this show.
The fact that Eliot had that air-head Borger on last night spewing Cantor's talking points and tonight with letting Portman on and not even addressing the fact that is was the GOP who walked away from the bargaining table makes my head explode.
I was holding out hope that Eliot would be able to wrestle control away from CNN's tabloid-ish brand of lazy journalism. Based upon the lameness of the show nowadays, it appears that it's done. Nice try Eliot! I hope you can find a venue that will allow you to express your intelligence. Distance yourself from CNN as fast as you can. Pablum is gruel for the masses and you don't want any of it sticking to you.
Eliot, you know what would be cool? A new "Firing Line" on PBS! Instead of a verbose articulate conservative intellectual (Buckley) the moderator would be concise articulate progressive intellectual (you). We need a show like that. Forget mainstream media; the bar is just too low these days. What is needed is show that challenges our ideologies by testing our objectiveness so that bar can be raised again. Maybe Bill Moyers and/or Dan Rather could help you produce it. You're the man for job, Eliot. Trust me.
After learning that Mr. Eliot Spitzer's "In the Arena" program was dropped from CNN's prime-time lineup, we are not surprised !! We had predicted this would occur when CNN made the big, huge mistake (as quoted by Julia Roberts in "Pretty Woman") by letting Ms. Kathleen Parker depart from the Parker-Spitzer team !!
Ms. Parker was the valuable asset to the program . . . and had all the guests and television viewers captivated by her knowledge, intelligence, and overwhelming beauty which she had brought to their round table !! Ms. Parker could be compared to the likes of Princess Grace, Audrey Hepburn, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis–all present in one truly remarkable woman !!
Yes, Mr. Spitzer dominated the "Parker-Spitzer" program; but, that is his nature–and what he is all about !! After all has been said, we do wish Mr. Spitzer all the best . . . as he is a very smart and professional individual !!
Oh, yes: we do follow and keep up with our Ms. Kathleen Parker, as she continues her excellent writing for "The Washington Post" newspaper !!
Kathryn and Gretchen Brinker
New Orleans, LA
P.S.: Ms. E.D. Hill did a great job when on the "In the Arena" program with Mr. Spitzer !!
"Part of this has to be politics...I mean it feels like there is political posturing going on right now. If this is as dire as the White House says it is, and as it seems the capital markets are suggesting, why not just give the Republicans what they want? Why not just cave and say, you know what, you want only cuts, fine. To save America, and save the economy, say we will give you cuts, we will raise the debt ceiling and we will fight another day on the other issues that matter to Democrats?"
– Jessica Yellin, CNN's latest installment of vapidity. More pablum please!
"Mr. Santorum: ASTROGLIDE or K-Y?"
– John KIng, 2011 GOP Debate
I was walking down the street the other day and I ran into Anderson Cooper. He was frowning and he lifted is arm and pointed his crooked finger at me and opened his mouth really wide. His lips were tightly curled around his teeth and he let out a horrifying screech. Christ...not him too?! Alien spawn DO NOT have any boundaries. Who would have guessed the MC for "The RidicuList" would be infested by such a grotesque creature? Do they have no shame? How would they like it if I went to THEIR planet and inseminated THEIR species? I don't know. Who can tell these days; I guess it would depend on how attractive they were....Still though, kind of rude, no?
"Ok, I'm a f***ing witch!! Happy now?!"
- Christine O'Donnell, 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention
I guess you're going to try out the scrabble thing first, just to make sure it works before you post it. I don't blame you. You can never tell what people's REAL intentions are these days.
Try this at home:
Take some scrabble pieces and spell out the words "CNN IS THE NEWS SOURCE". Now,put the pieces back in the box with the other pieces and shake it up really good. Take the cover off the top of the box and pour the pieces out on the table. It should spell, "ON WHAT GOD FORSAKEN PLANET DID YOU SPAWN FROM" and the next line should say, "WHERES JOHNNY CARSON"
Weird, huh?
Mitch McConnell was having a drinking contest with a turtle and the turtle stole his bourbon and tried to make a getaway. Mitch staggered up and wrestled the bottle out of the turtles little arms and kicked the turtle down the street. The turtle asked, "Why did you kick me?!" McConnel spurted, "Just who do you think you are? I was beating you at drinking and you took the bottle!" The turtle replied, "You won? I don't think so." "Why do you say that?" Mitch croaked. "Because", said the turtle, "...who would ever drink with a turtle unless they were drunk?" "What makes you think I'm drunk?" asked McConnel. "Because you're talking to a turtle", Mitch told himself.
Erin Burnett is a vapid corporate robot, i.e., a CNN "reporter". What a surprise! The press is infiltrated with shills that don't represent the interests of the people. Way to go CNN!! Forget hiring REAL journalists, just got to wallstreet and K-street and solicit for corporate PR personnel. Disgusting.
http://mediamatters.org/blog/201110070005
CNN Anchor Mocks Occupy Wall Street – Cenk Responds
The only thing that keeps me form being utterly discouraged and depressed about how entrenched big money is in our nations government and its media, is the knowledge that the people involved in the OWS movement vastly out number the tea-party ding-dongs. Needless to say, they are infinitely smarter and more sophisticated. As their numbers grow, the more the corporate media outlets should fear them. They would be wise to objectively report on the FACTS regarding this movement. However, I recognize that until that day comes CNN and its vapid mouthpieces will continue to play "punch the hippie". Not exactly Pulitzer prize winning material, is it? Ask yourselves: how long do you think this charade can continue? Why not get out ahead of curve on this one? Rediscover your roots: integrity in journalism.
Hi, Anderson. Have you been de-spawned yet? That must have been a frightful experience. I do empathize. Query: when are you going to put Erin Burnett in the RidicuList for pretending to be an objective reporter?
Here's a brain-teaser that confounds even the most intrepid of reporters. Enjoy!
You are completely surrounded by people who are frantically yelling at you to listen to only them, for they alone have the truth. Each claims that if you listen to ANY of their stories besides from the true version, you will never again have the opportunity to access to the truth. In order to uncover the true truth-teller you can only ask ONE question. The twist is that in response to your probative question, the would-be truth-teller can tell you a lie to throw you off. What in the following list of questions HAS to reveal the truth-teller:
a) What is your favorite color?
b) Do you think auto erotic asphyxiation was invented by reptilian or satanic spawn?
c) Are you going to lie to me?
d) If I were a hammer, how would you know? (hint: answer is either yes or no)
e) If CNN didn't exist, would it be necessary to invent it?
f) Is there truth in 'profit'?
g) Does greed come to those who pray for it?
h) In genesis, what is worthy of redemption?
i) Who or what am I?
j) What would you say to someone that insists on insisting on insistence insistently?
k) Do you think you're alone?
l) What is the secret ingredient in an Orange Julius?
m) Does myopia absolve or blind you?
n) Is my voice a thing or a condition?
o) When does transcendence co-opt enlightenment?
p) If I had wheels, would I be a bus or a merely a victim of circular reasoning?
q) What purpose does truth serve?
r) Can truth prevail over falsehood?
s) Has truth ever prevailed?
t) Do you consider yourself truthful?
u) Are you worthy to be the vessel of truth?
v) Can lies be made to sound truthful?
w) Do you ever lie and feel bad about it afterwords?
x) Do you sometimes lie and forget why you lied?
y) Do you lie habitually?
z) Do you pretend to tell the truth?
Corporate lobbyists controlling the legislation that gets passed in this country at the expense of the people is, by itself, a foul enterprise. However, the necessary co-opting of the peoples media is in order to achieve these goals is by far the most disturbing; for it relies on the ignorance of the masses and the complicity of the executives of the so called "free press". These prerequisites carry the stench of the most foul of all the beasts. Fortunately, the "rankness" demonstrated by MSM will not go unnoticed by the American people. They will react accordingly.
Is CNN The Worst News Network On Television?
http://www.businessinsider.com/is-cnn-the-worst-news-network-on-television-2011-12#ixzz1hWl7YIYC
Establishment Media Watch: Months of NDAA debate, zero prime time coverage on CNN
http://current.com/shows/the-young-turks/videos/establishment-media-watch-months-of-ndaa-debate-zero-prime-time-coverage-on-cnn
You better post my comment I sent about minute ago or I'll tell everybody you use Weeble's in your political coverage. I'm serial...I will. You wouldn't want that kind of information to get out would you?
- Man Bear Pig
CNN's legacy will be its stunning lack of coverage of OWS and NDAA.
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