The Situation with Tucker Carlson

The Situation with Tucker Carlson is a show on MSNBC hosted by former CNN Crossfire co-host and journalist Tucker Carlson.

Segments

The show currently has seven regular segments. This format is almost always followed, except in such extraordinary cases as the two episodes broadcast from London after the 7 July bombings and episodes broadcasted during / after Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.

Related Topics:
London - 7 July bombings - Hurricane Katrina - Hurricane Rita

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First, there is an opening segment in which Carlson introduces his panelist and debates four to five news stories with him / her. Second, in "Crime Blotter," Carlson introduces three stories about "wrongdoing and justice served" and typically discusses one of them with a guest, usually via satellite, on a number of topics related to a situation. Third, in "The Outsider," Carlson debates a variety of news-inspired issues with Max Kellerman, who plays devil's advocate regardless of his personal viewpoint. Fourth, in "Curious Situation", Tucker introduces a story in the news and Tucker is joined by a guest, usually via satellite and typically pre-recorded, to discuss this situation. Fifth, in "First Look", Tucker is joined by his senior producer, Willie Geist, to take a look at tomorrow's news. Sixth, in "Voicemail", viewers are encouraged to call in and leave messages for Tucker. Four to five messages, on a variety of topics ranging from stories that aired on the program to a drinking game for the show to the bowtie, are aired and commented on. Finally, in "The Cutting Room Floor," Carlson jokes about non-serious stories with his senior producer, Willie Geist.

Related Topics:
Max Kellerman - Willie Geist

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The original format of the program, prior to its move to 11 p.m. on August 8th, 2005, initially had six regular segments. First, there was a segment in which Carlson introduced his two panelists and debated five to six news stories with them. Second, in "Op-Ed Op-Ed," Carlson introduced three editorials from newspapers nationwide and debated them with the panelists. Third, in "Free Speak," Tucker spoke with a politician or newsmaker, usually via satellite, on a number of topics related to his or her situation. The fourth segment followed the same structure as the first. Fifth, in "The Outsider," Carlson debated a variety of news-inspired issues with Max Kellerman, who played devil's advocate regardless of his personal viewpoint. Finally, in "The Cutting Room Floor," Carlson joked about non-serious stories with his producer, Willie Geist.

Related Topics:
Max Kellerman - Willie Geist

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