Reliable Sources

Reliable Sources (1992- )

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Reliable Sources is a weekly show on the cable/satellite news network CNN that focuses on analysis of the American news media. It was initially created to cover the media's coverage of the Persian Gulf War, but has since also covered the media's coverage of the Valerie Plame affair, the Iraq War, the outing of Mark Felt as Deep Throat, and many other events and internal media stories. The show debuted in 1992. Until 2009, it was broadcast as a stand-alone program, but on January 18, 2009,Reliable Sources became a segment during CNN's new Sunday morning political program State of the Union with John King, although it remained hosted by Kurtz and retained its timeslot. In January 2010, after John King left the show, Reliable Sources was re-spun off as its own show, moving back one hour in the process.

Reliable Sources reviews the coverage of the news stories of the past week by the media, in addition to news about the news media behind the scenes, all with a constantly changing group of online, print, and broadcast journalists. The segments also feature some one-on-one interviews with journalists taking part in a news event or covering a story, such as Bob Woodruff after his return to ABC News in February 2007 after his severe injuries in Iraq on January 29, 2006. Bernard Kalb was the founding host. Howard Kurtz had been host of the program for 15 years before leaving CNN to join Fox News Channel on July 1, 2013, where he became host of Media Buzz, which airs opposite Reliable Sources on Sunday mornings and serves as its direct competition. After Kurtz's departure, Reliable Sources used a rotating roster of guest hosts until December 8, 2013, when former New York Times reporter Brian Stelter became the program's permanent host. Since its debut, Reliable Sources has been based at CNN's bureau in Washington, D.C. The show is slated to move to the network's studios at Time Warner Center inNew York City on or around the week of September 21, 2014.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 11:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S26E38Episode 38Sep 24, 2017
S26E37Episode 37Sep 17, 2017
S26E36Episode 36Sep 10, 2017
S26E35Episode 35Sep 3, 2017
S26E34Episode 34Aug 27, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Reliable Sources' premiere?

'Reliable Sources' premiered on October 18, 1992.

Who was the original host of 'Reliable Sources'?

Howard Kurtz was the original host of 'Reliable Sources'.

What is the basic premise of 'Reliable Sources'?

'Reliable Sources' is a Sunday morning talk show that focuses on analyzing and critiquing the news media.

How many panelists are typically featured on each episode of 'Reliable Sources'?

Between two and four panelists are typically featured on each episode of 'Reliable Sources'.

How long does an episode of 'Reliable Sources' typically last?

Each episode of 'Reliable Sources' typically lasts 60 minutes.

What is the name of the segment where a panelist is asked to grade the media's coverage of a particular topic?

The segment where a panelist is asked to grade the media's coverage of a particular topic is called "Covering the Coverage".

How many episodes of 'Reliable Sources' aired in its first season?

13 episodes of 'Reliable Sources' aired in its first season.

Who was the executive producer of 'Reliable Sources' in its early years?

Tim Goodnow was the executive producer of 'Reliable Sources' in its early years.

What is the title of the book that Howard Kurtz wrote based on his experiences as host of 'Reliable Sources'?

The title of the book that Howard Kurtz wrote based on his experiences as host of 'Reliable Sources' is 'Spin Cycle: Inside the Clinton Propaganda Machine'.

Who is Donald Trump's former campaign manager who was a frequent guest on 'Reliable Sources'?

Corey Lewandowski is Donald Trump's former campaign manager who was a frequent guest on 'Reliable Sources'.

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