Lesley Stahl | 07/13/2009 12:00 am
Lesley Stahl Names Her Favorite Female Newsers
It’s more and more difficult for anyone in the TV news business to make a name for herself (or himself) because audiences are shriveling, and there are so many choices of outlets (cable and otherwise). When I started at CBS News, there were only three. Still, there seem to be as many impressive young women on the air as men … which warms the heart! I’m a big fan of Mika Brzezinski on "Morning Joe." She’s become one of the "guys" on hard news subjects. I’m impressed with Maria Bartiromo and Erin Burnett at CNBC, and Kimberly Dozier at CBS. ‘Course, I still love the been-around-for-a-while types – like Diane Sawyer!
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I’ve just lost all respect for Lesley Stahl.
Mika simply acts like a pet monkey next to Joe. Subservient and parroting other panelists’ points.
Mika keeps the show together. Joe Scarborough is out of his league with her. He talks just to hear himself, interrupts too much and drones on too long.
There are many "newsbabes" but the ones at Fox are rather cold. Gretchen Carlson ? Please! and Greta uh no thanks. Megan Kelly ? Verdicts out still….
My goodness gracious, as Rummy would say, what are you reviewing JB? I thought this article was about journalism not about one’s size. So you think she’s scrawny. If so, why does she need "pruning"? And whatever is "bifurcing"? "Digitalis" would make her "more presentable"? Methinks it might kill her.
Sorry Leslie, I have to strongly disagree with you about Mika. That she allows herself to be constantly demeaned by Joe S. makes me cringe. She becomes more and more his "adoring" sidekick. I guess the job is more important to her than her ability to function as a respected journalist or commentator….. of course she is on the wrong show to do that!
I strongly agree with the people who mentioned Radditz. Solidad O’Brian has done a very impressive as a journalist, reporting on important issues when previously she was restricted in her morning CNN anchor role.
But what about Ifill, Lesley? How could you not name her. She is clearly a fine journalist of substance with a great sense of humor. The fact that she has been a mainstay on PBS New Hour and Washington Week in review speaks to that substance.
Lastly, Amanpour. I cannot think of a journalist who has done more for integrity in journalism than she has. Her name alone, entices millions to tune in for her reports. She has every quality required to be a respected and effective journalist and she is courageous beyond words.
I hope we will hear from you again when you have read your feedback.