Monday Links and Open Thread

  • Friday’s numbers: Bret Baier-The Five-O’Bolling Factor 1-2-3.
  • MSNBC using lefty pundits to anchor ‘hard news’ hours.  Today’s oops.
  • Media Buzz video: Katie Couric, Muhammad Ali.
  • The Cable Game: As CNN plays catch-up on one story, it spikes another.
  • Happening Now video: Coverage of Trump debated.
  • Somerby: Is anyone surprised that CNN has 100 pundits on its payroll?
  • Erica Hill returns to CNN.  Trump camp claims MSNBC reporter banned.
  • CNN Newsroom LA gains an extra hour.  Legends & Lies tops bestseller list.
  • Suits at ABC, CNN throw cold water on Coop Live co-host gig (via CNNC).
  • Only one journalist on ‘Most Powerful Women’ list.  Q&A: Anthony Bourdain.