A Very Special NECN NewsNight

Jim Braude on NECN’s NewsNight will host tonight what in the 1970s was called “a very special episode.” Tonight is the regular NewsNight quiz. It is no surprise that I will be a contestant, having competed on many occasions. The special aspect of tonight is that the show’s diabolical producer, John Van Scoyoc, has scheduled my wife, The Fabulous Dana, to be among those competing against me. This should ratchet up the already high stakes on what is already high intensity television. Dana has a solid grounding in current events and a rapier-like wit especially when it is directed at me. Such programming schemes are undoubtedly what t.v. professionals must resort to when the Boston Red Sox are in the ALCS.

The show will air at 8 p.m.

NECN NewsNight RNC Coverage

I will appear on NECN NewsNight tonight at 8 p.m. as part of the station’s convention coverage. Other guests will be a Republican state senator, Scott Brown, and former Democratic state senator, George Bachrach.

I am eager to be on tonight to see Sarah Palin’s convention speech.

EDIT — My NewsNight appearance is rescheduled for Thursday night. I’ll get to analyze John McCain’s big speech.

Gitell on NECN NewsNight

Watch me here and here on NECN NewsNight. Here’s what we have to say about Barack Obama. The other guests are Warren Tolman and Bob Parks.

Gitell on NECN NewsNight

Here’s the first segment of NECN NewsNight with me and former Romney Administration official Charles Chieppo.

Gitell on NECN NewsNight

Catch me tonight on NECN NewsNight before you enjoy your holiday weekend. The topic is, what else, the 2008 presidential race.

I heard a rumor that I’ll be on with the witty and indefatigable James Pindell of Politicker, whose new site PolitickerMA has everyone talking.

Gitell on NECN: DiMasi, Clinton, Obama and McCain

I appeared on NECN’s NewsNight tonight along with Rep. Frank Smizik of Brookline, Peter Torkildsen of the state GOP, and Casey Ross of The Boston Herald. The primary topic was Sal DiMasi’s fight to preserve his speakership. Watch it here.

Gitell on NECN: McCain v. Obama

Watch me cap off Mother’s Day, speaking to NECN’s Mark Sudol about the new phase in the 2008 presidential campaign.

Gitell on NECN NewsNight

I will be part of NECN’s Election Night coverage. My appearance will be during the 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. block.

Gitell on NECN: It’s All About Blue Collar Whites

Watch me in Kristen Caira’s report on NECN. I address the importance of white blue collar voters to both the Democratic Primary and general election. Note that the segment relies upon fresh sound from two individuals — me and 2004 Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry, a Barack Obama supporter.