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Our editorial meeting ended with a small discussion about what is happening to Bausch & Lomb. We looked up and saw the stock graphic on CNBC and the price of a share looks like it has fallen off a cliff. We may be witnessing a tragic object lesson in corporate PR and damage control. Someone at our meeting said that a Bausch & Lomb representative (preferably the CEO) should be a ubiquitous presence on live cable -- even if he has no answers right now -- the consensus in our group was that the company should be all over the airwaves and the Internet with information and reassuring words. The venerable brand is taking a pummeling during this eye fungus scare, and tonight this medical puzzle will be one of the stories in our lineup.
At the top of the broadcast tonight: something we take no joy in reliving... the 9/11 recordings played for the jury today in the Moussaoui case in Northern Virginia. The pleas and cries of those on board United flight 93 are, according to our own Pete Williams, beyond chilling. We'll also have a reality check after days worth of (some would argue overheated) reporting and rhetoric on Iran. And we'll look at the long-awaited assessment of recovery today in New Orleans, and the very basic question for homeowners there: what does it take to rebuild and stay in that city, AND qualify for flood insurance?
We also want to focus attention on an unusual story in the broadcast tonight: it's about an artist who is the survivor of a breast cancer scare, who has devoted herself and her art form to those living with breast cancer. This piece, by Dawn Fratangelo, is a bit of a departure for us. It is brave and personal and borders on raw. As I plan to say while introducing it on the air tonight: while it may not be for everyone, it will get everyone's attention, and I believe this woman should be applauded for what her work does for the brave survivors. Those of us with a far greater exposure to this disease than we would like know full well that those living with it take the victories where and when they can get them.
There's a lot more in our half hour tonight still taking shape. We hope you can join us.
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The debate over "United 93"
Brian, I have often wondered how you can survive the 1/2 nightly news after the 1 hour program you had on cable. The in depth coverage on that program was so much better than the sound bites on the evening news. I still watch evening news (NBC) but I was really dismayed at the lack of coverage about the Bio labs.
Every one enjoys the feel good stories, but when our president and his administration keep getting pulled further into the quagmire created by his lies, this is important. Especially as he is now saber rattling about Iran.
Dianna, MoValley, IA (Sent Apr 13, 2006 1:23:24 PM)
Thanks for the "Making a Difference" Story on the artist advocating breast cancer awareness in such a unique and creative way. I have a great follow up for you; My co-worker and good friend Beth Reynolds is a professional documentary photographer and has published a book of her photography called "Sisters of Courage: Survivors of Breast and Cervical Cancer".
Beth is a powerhouse; She oversees our Photography and Digital educational programming, was the Photo-Laureate for the City of Tampa, and also serves in the Coast Guard. Beth is a huge supporter of cancer survivors and has presented several exhibitions on the subject.
Beth is a perfect candidate for your "Making a Difference" segment. I have included her website for you.
Mich Sullivan, The Arts Center, St. Petersburg, FL (Sent Apr 13, 2006 12:48:55 PM)
Brian I know you have to report it but its still hard to listen to the 9/11 tapes. What ever happen to Bin Ladin? There is so much going on with the CIA leak, NSA illegal spying, inflated gas prices and immigration but could you keep us up dated on Eron case. Just a little up date would be ok. That case effected so many people and their lives. But its nice to have something postive at the end of the show at lease we get to smile. Thanks
Jackie Rawlings Riverside California (Sent Apr 13, 2006 2:01:48 AM)
I am suprised that Moussaoui can be given the death penalty based on what might have happened if he had told the FBI what he knew.
Deidra Kramer, Ashland, OR (Sent Apr 13, 2006 12:23:07 AM)
I'm shocked that the revelation that the white house knew the supposed mobile WMD trailers were, in fact, no t for the production of WMD is not even on the news. Why isn't this a story? What will it take for people to become outraged at the lies this president has put forth? Is anybody, ever, going to hold George Bush responsible? And how long can we possible afford to stay in Iraq? Another huge story that doesn't get covered. The pentagon is planning contingencies for Iran? Why should the american public have any trust in them, seeing as how they totally blew post-invasion Iraq?
Pete Allen, Huntersville, NC (Sent Apr 12, 2006 11:17:24 PM)
I continually wonder: Is NBC suffering from scandal fatigue? From the new documents on intelligence failures on WMDs in Iraq and what the president did (or didn't) know -- to the intelligence leaks, and other presidential issues.
While I'm not die-hard against this presidency, (it would be the same for any presidency in this situation) it seems that NBC shuns deep investigations into these issues.
Is NBC scaling back the number of reporters it uses? I'd think that even one reporter digging deep into an issue, instead of glancing over it to touch on every issue, would leave a viewer with more information on pertinent issues rather than little information on a range of issues.
I hope to see more deep, hard investigation -- it seems to be going out of style.
Jonathan Simmons (Sent Apr 12, 2006 8:28:38 PM)
Brian, thank you for sharing the story of the Mamorials. You stated you felt it may not be for everyone, I would beg to differ. It is a story from the heart and very appropriate to air.
Erlene LeBorgne, Portland, Maine (Sent Apr 12, 2006 7:09:20 PM)
I am still dumbfounded how these hijackers were able to point that jet into a couple of difficult turns to hit a structure a few stories high(the Pentagon) with the precision that they had. The World Trade Centers are quite high but the Pentagon, as large as it is, iis still a small target from the horizontal. How were tactical turns made at such elevations within a relatively small area conducted so as to strike that target!
(Sent Apr 12, 2006 6:26:09 PM)
Mr. Williams I just wanted to thank you for doing the Daily Nightly. It is reassuring to see the care and the careful deliberations that go into putting the news on the air. The media take hits all time about being slanted. I am a fairly new reader and it has impressed me. Even those times when I disagree I can now see why decisions are made.
Jim Gagen, Licking MO (Sent Apr 12, 2006 5:23:09 PM)
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