Friday, June 8, 2007
Summary Judgment: New Movies
In this installment of Summary Judgment, a roundup of movie critics’ verdicts, we’ll hear about Hostel: Part II, Ocean’s 13, and Surf’s Up. Listen to the segment.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Politics: Giuliani Scores Big in GOP Debate
John Dickerson talks to Alex Chadwick about his contention that presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani was the winner of Tuesday night’s GOP debate in New Hampshire. Listen to the segment.
Monday, June 4, 2007
Politics: Democrats Stage New Hampshire Debate
Democratic presidential hopefuls gathered in New Hampshire Sunday night for their second debate of the season, and the Iraq war dominated the discussion. Republicans will have another go at it on Tuesday. John Dickerson talks with Alex Chadwick about the prospective candidates. Listen to the segment. Press Box: Murdoch Courts Wall Street Journal Publisher
Conservative media mogul Rupert Murdoch continues his attempts to buy Dow Jones & Company, which publishes the Wall Street Journal. In April, Murdoch offered $5 billion for Dow Jones, but his offer was quickly rebuffed. Dow Jones employees and others raised concerns that Murdoch would not maintain the Dow Jones’ high editorial standards. Murdoch’s media empire includes Fox News, the New York Post, and British papers the Sun and the Times. Jack Shafer talks to Madeleine Brand about the negotiations. Listen to the segment.
