Some of those stories in local newspapers are just as dull and boring as the stories that I get from on-line services, which are basically sort of straight news.

It's nice to know about something as soon as it happens, and obviously a newspaper can't provide that.

At NBC I wasn't really sure if the grandparents were going to get my sense of humor on a particular topic.

Some of those stories in local newspapers are just as dull and boring as the stories that I get from on-line services, which are basically sort of straight news.

I'm surprised and disappointed in American culture.

Online, you have things like Slate Magazine, which has a lot of commentary and analysis of stories, so it gives you a fuller picture. I would compare that to a news magazine or the New Republic.

Gossip is easy, politics is hard.