Stephen Battaglio writes about television and the media business for the Los Angeles Times out of New York. His coverage of the television industry has appeared in TV Guide, the New York Daily News, the New York Times, Fortune, the Hollywood Reporter, Inside.com and Adweek. He is also the author of three books about television, including a biography of pioneer talk show host and producer David Susskind.
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CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke about the generosity of his father-in-law Norman Lear, the producer and writer who died Tuesday.
Dec. 7, 2023
After a rocky start, the nascent cable news network has a chance to make a major impression on viewers when it presents its first-ever presidential primary debate Wednesday.
Dec. 5, 2023
Andrew Delancey says former Fox News producer Justin Wells attacked him in 2008. Delancey also said his supervisor discouraged him from reporting the incident.
Dec. 4, 2023
“The Great Red State vs. Blue State Debate” more than doubled the typical audience for Sean Hannity’s nightly program.
Dec. 1, 2023
MSNBC is canceling Medhi Hasan’s opinion program and adding a new panel show called ‘The Weekend.’ Hasan will remain as a political analyst and fill-in host.
Nov. 30, 2023
After the success of their recent meetings, Sean Hannity invites California Gov. Gavin Newsom to debate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on his Fox News show.
Nov. 26, 2023
Charissa Thompson, who has reported for Fox Sports and Amazon, said on a Barstool Sports podcast that she has fabricated remarks when she can’t get access during the game.
Nov. 16, 2023
La salida del veterano presentador de Los Ángeles se produce en medio del descontento interno por la acogedora conversación que Univisión mantuvo con el expresidente el 10 de noviembre.
Nov. 15, 2023
The veteran Los Angeles anchor’s exit comes amid internal discontent over Univision’s cozy Nov. 10 conversation with the former president.
Nov. 15, 2023
Jason Donner has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the company, claiming he lost his job for speaking out about falsehoods that aired on Fox News.
Nov. 14, 2023