Category Archives: Journalists

The secret is out: I’ve joined NowThis News

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Eason Jordan

For the past several months, I’ve been working with a NY-based stealth startup. Now the secret is out: I’m the general manager of NowThis News, a soon-to-launch mobile, social video news network. From a work standpoint, nothing is more exciting … Continue reading →

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A Salute to One of My Heroes: Burt Reinhardt

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Eason Jordan

Ted Turner was the trailblazing visionary.  Reese Schonfeld was the brilliant, maniacal first CNN president.  And Burt Reinhardt was CNN’s godfather: a soft-spoken man of few words, great intelligence, and cutting candor.  Like a mafia don, Burt had a sly … Continue reading →

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Top Ten: Superb Web Sites I Try to Read Every Day

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Eason Jordan

1.  Long War Journal: Unrivaled, in-depth coverage of conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, Somalia and other hot spots.  Site overseer Bill Roggio was once one of my fiercest critics. 2.  Wired’s Danger Room: Snarky and insightful, focused on “what’s next … Continue reading →

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Lebanon: The Movie… and My Heartbreaking, Dangerous, and Inspiring Lebanon Experiences

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Eason Jordan

The new Israeli-made movie “Lebanon” is an unvarnished, distressing view of war as seen from the inside of an Israeli tank during Israel’s 1982 invasion of Lebanon. I saw the movie a few days ago, and I recommend you see … Continue reading →

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Bernard Shaw’s Tribute to Long-Time Friend and CNN’er John Lewis

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Eason Jordan

FOR JOHN LEWIS •  •  • Bernard Shaw CNN anchor emeritus eulogist •  •  • wednesday, august 11, 2010 5:00pm •  •  • nuuanu memorial park honolulu, hawaii on the air . . . he said—quote—“it is unbelievable to me … Continue reading →

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Mr. Cranky Pants: Tom Shales

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Eason Jordan

Washington Post TV critic Tom Shales once again misfires today with his misguided lambasting of Christiane Amanpour’s debut performance on ABC’s “This Week” yesterday.  In his mean-spirited review of the show, Shales goes to the bizarre extreme of labeling Amanpour … Continue reading →

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Three Must-Read Media Writers

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Eason Jordan

1.  Michael Calderone, Yahoo’s Upshot: Now reporting for Yahoo’s snappy new Upshot blog, Calderone earned an impressive, hard-charging reputation at Politico and the New York Observer.  He cranks out several reports a day. 2.  Brian Stelter, New York Times: His … Continue reading →

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