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John Avlon on Primary Challenge to Sen. Luger – OutFront – CNN

At the close of one of the toughest primary challenges dealt an incumbent this year, Sen. Dick Lugar of Indiana argued in an interview Tuesday that he is one of the bright spots in a body many see dimly.

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The Presidency of LBJ – C-SPAN

Mark Updegrove, director of the Lyndon B. Johnson Library and Museum, discussed his new book, Indomitable Will: LBJ in the Presidency with Daily Beast writer, John Avlon.

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Romney and Fairness – OutFront – CNN

John Avlon on CNN’s Out Front talks with David Frum and Faiz Shakir about fairness and Mitt Romney’s campaign strategy for the begining of the 2012 presidential election.

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John Avlon Social Media Explodes in Aftermath of Plane Crash – Reliable Sources – CNN

Social Media Explodes in Aftermath of Plane Crash – Reliable Sources – CNN

Errol Louis, Josh Rogin, Jackie Kucinich, Al Tompkins and John Avlon on how citizen and professional journalists relied on social media in the immediate aftermath of the Asiana Airlines crash of Flight 214.

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John Avlon John Avlon Talks About Deadline Artists – Book TV – C-Span

John Avlon Talks About Deadline Artists – Book TV – C-Span

John Avlon talks about the research, selection and history of the contributors to Deadline Artists. Watch for a behind the scenes discussion on the making of Deadline Artists. Call-in-viewers also ask their questions and add their comments to the discussion.

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GOP Debate Focuses on the Economy – CNN

CNN contributors Hilary Rosen, John Avlon and Will Cain provide analysis on the latest Bloomberg GOP candidate debate.

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John Avlon Demystifies Occupy Wall Street – Gayle King Show

CNN and Daily Beast contributor John Avlon explains what Occupy Wall Street is really all about.

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Deadline Artists – Morning Joe

John Avlon talks Deadline Artists with columnist Mike Barnicle and the Morning Joe members. The discussion leads to thoughts on newspapers in the age of the internet, the craft of columnists and how we remember the best newspaper writers. John … Continue reading

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John Avlon Independent Voters and 2012 Election – C-SPAN

Independent Voters and 2012 Election – C-SPAN

John Avlon talked about the role of independent voters in the 2012 elections. Topics included voter attitudes on issues, the two political parties and Washington politics in general, and the viability of an independent political movement. He also responded to … Continue reading

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Could Obama’s new tax plan really incite class warfare? – CNN

President Obama will unveil a plan today to cut the deficit by $3 trillion over the next decade. A large part of the proposal is expected to be based on raising taxes on Americans making more than $1 million a … Continue reading

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John Avlon Ten Years After 9/11 – John Avlon Talks to Irshad Manji – C-SPAN

Ten Years After 9/11 – John Avlon Talks to Irshad Manji – C-SPAN

John Avlon talks to Irshad Manji about the impact of Islam in the United States over the next ten years. They examined how a new generation, both Muslim and non-Muslim, can re-shape post-September 11, 2001, America. Ms. Manji promoted reconciling … Continue reading

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John Avlon Media Fairly Reporting on Obamacare? – Reliable Sources – CNN

Media Fairly Reporting on Obamacare? – Reliable Sources – CNN

Rosie Gray, Joe Concha, Jamelle Bouie and guest host John Avlon assess media coverage of the troubled Obamacare website.  

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Americans are not pleased with how lawmakers are handling their job – CNN

We were going to talk about the game of politics this morning, but it’s clear Americans are tired of that and frustrated at the current political climate.  John Avlon and Ron Brownstein discuss voter discontent. How frustrated are you? A … Continue reading

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John Avlon News Tweets with a Twist – Reliable Sources – CNN

News Tweets with a Twist – Reliable Sources – CNN

Rosie Gray, Joe Concha, Jamelle Bouie and guest host John Avlon dissect a variety of Twitter-related stories from this week.

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John Avlon The Perils of Journalism – Reliable Sources – CNN

The Perils of Journalism – Reliable Sources – CNN

John Avlon and COO of the Newseum Institute Gene Policinski discuss the dangers and risks of reporting the news.  

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Colbert vs. Kyl and spread of ‘misinformation’ – CNN

CNN contributor John Avlon says Colbert is right to lampoon politicians who spread falsehoods.

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John Avlon The Charleston Library Society with David McCullough

The Charleston Library Society with David McCullough

American author, historian and biographer David McCullough talks with Daily Beast Editor-in-Chief John Avlon at The Charleston Library Society on April 15, 2015 about what’s behind his spectacularly happy marriage. The secret? “Be head over heels in love.” And it … Continue reading

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John Avlon Interview About Wingnuts – CUNY City Talk

Doug Muzzio sits down with John Avlon, senior political columnist at the Daily Beast and author of “Wingnuts: How the Lunatic Fringe is Hijacking America.” He is also a regular commentator on CNN. John has served as chief speechwriter for … Continue reading

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John Avlon Mary Alice Davis Distinguished Lecture with John Avlon –  University of Texas School of Journalism

Mary Alice Davis Distinguished Lecture with John Avlon – University of Texas School of Journalism

John Avlon, editor in chief of The Daily Beast, gives the Mary Alice Davis Distinguished Lecture in Journalism

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John Avlon “Wingnuts” Reading at The Strand – C-SPAN Book TV

“Wingnuts” Reading at The Strand – C-SPAN Book TV

John Roberts interviews John Avlon for Book TV at Strand Books in New York City. He has a new book called “Wingnuts: How the Lunatic Fringe is Hijacking America”

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