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250 million homes in 166 countries, and
the international expansion of National
Geographic magazine, now published in
29 local-language editions. Kelly, formerly
the president of National Geographic’s
television & film division, was appointed
president of the new National Geographic
Global Media group in October 2007,
where he oversees the production of awardwinning
content.
DONALD E. GRAHAM
CHAIRMAN,THE WASHINGTON POST
Since his 1991 inauguration, this cheery
CEO – known for his hardball tactics and
sharp business acumen – continues to
maintain the Post’s reputation as one of the
nation’s premier Washington newsroom
(taking home an impressive six Pulitzers
in 2008). Though the paper is negotiating
several employee buyouts and suffering
a significant decrease in circulation, The
Washington Post continues to be a media
power house.
JOHN HENDRICKS AND
DAVID ZASLAV
CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT,
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS (RESPECTIVELY)
Zaslav, a one-time head of NBC Universal
cable and domestic television, had been at
the network since 1989, when he helped
launch CNBC. He met Hendricks, the
founder and chairman of Discovery
Communications, when he was creating
Discovery. In 2006, Zaslav took over the top
spot at Discovery Communications, citing
his extreme joy at working with Hendricks,
whom he considers a mentor and friend.
CHRIS MATTHEWS
HOST,“HARDBALL WITH CHRIS
MATTHEWS”
Much more than a talking head, Matthews
is an American History buff who lives and
breathes politics, has authored numerous
books, and, together with Tim Russert
and Keith Olbermann, has increased
the influence
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of NBC/MSNBC’s news
operations. He’s also one half of a serious
power couple: Wife Kathleen Matthews,
who anchored News 7 on WJLA-TV,
the ABC affiliate in Washington, is now
executive vice president of J.W. Marriott.
Future possibilities for this pundit may
include a race for the U.S. Senate – on an
April episode of “The Colbert Report,”
Matthews mentioned a possible run in Pennsylvania, saying that his boyhood dream was to be a senator.
ROBERT NOVAK
JOURNALIST
Some say that Novak’s power is clearly
reflected in the fact that he managed to
reveal the identity of a covert CIA agent
and still avoid prosecution. Regardless,
this right-leaning press man dubbed the
“Prince of Darkness” retains access to
senior Republicans (like Karl Rove) and
influential Democrats (like Rep. Rahm
Emmanuel).
KEITH OLBERMANN
HOST “COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH
OLBERMANN”
This razor-sharp news anchor with a
deadpan wit has seen his MSNBC prime
time ratings soar (inching out archnemesis
Bill O’Reilly of FOX News). He
writes his own material and, though he
resides in New York, his nightly broadcast
impacts the course of the news cycle and
political debates in Washington. And his
“special comments,” while ruffling more
that a few feathers have helped steel the
resolve of Washington politicos to take
on the administrations positions on topics
ranging from the Iraq war to wiretapping
to the erosion of habeas corpus. His
newfound influence has landed him a
spot as co-anchor with Chris Matthews
of MSNBC’s election night coverage.
TIM RUSSERT
HOST,NBC’S “MEET THE PRESS”
The longest-serving anchor in the popular
Sunday talkfest’s 60-year history,
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Russert wins the eyes and ears of over five million political junkies every Sunday morning. Not only does “MTP” continue to be
one of the highest revenue- generating
shows on television, it’s one of the key
media gatekeepers for the Oval Office in
the 2008 election.
BOB SCHIEFFER
ANCHOR,“FACE THE NATION”
With ratings that regularly beat those of
George Stephanopoulos and oodles of
lifetime achievement nods, Schieffer’s
span of almost 40 years at CBS is hard to
beat, and he’s not leaving anytime soon.
Schieffer recently told The New York Times
that he was putting off retirement for an
indefinite period of time at the behest of
CBS News president Sean McManus. His
considerable audience seems to appreciate
a less-confrontational (and perhaps more
sober) setting, in which to catch the latest
political developments.
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GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS
HOST,“THIS WEEK”
This former Clinton administration advisor
has soared to new heights since he made
the big switch from politics to journalism.
Now acting as ABC News’ chief Washington
correspondent and hosting Sunday morning
news show “This Week,” this award-winning
reporter also made The New York Times
bestseller list with his memoir of the Clinton
years. Though he took considerable heat for asking the
Democratic candidates Sean Hannity-Fox News-prompted questions
when he moderated their debate, perhaps
this will help him further develop his nonpartisan
credentials.
CHRIS WALLACE
HOST,FOXNEWS
With the extensive list of high-profile
political guests (including former
president Clinton, with whom he sparred
on-air) who have appeared on Wallace’s |
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