In a series designed to bring a new range of fresh, provocative, philosophic voices to public television, TUCKER CARLSON: UNFILTERED debuts on PBS Friday, June 18, 2004, (check local listings). The half-hour series will encompass a wide range of issues and views, but its core will be Tucker Carlson, the independent-minded writer and television commentator. Carlson serves as host and managing editor of the series. A regular on CNN's "Crossfire," Carlson combines a conservative and libertarian take on the news with a wry skepticism and unconventional opinions. TUCKER CARLSON: UNFILTERED will showcase his philosophic view of the world - as well as the perspectives of key newsmakers and commentators that run the gamut of the political spectrum - to cut through the babble and get at the underlying (and often unspoken) issues behind the news. TUCKER CARLSON: UNFILTERED will examine subjects that affect how Americans live their lives, every day, covering topics and trends that are political, social and cultural. Each episode of TUCKER CARLSON: UNFILTERED will feature Carlson in a one-on-one interview with a newsmaker from the realms of politics, academe, letters and culture. Joined by contributors from across the political spectrum, Carlson will lead a spirited discussion bringing together the most stimulating, thoughtful observers of the American scene. Moreover, each episode will open with Carlson's commentary on an issue that particularly piques his interest that week and conclude with a conversation with a noted author or social thinker. Throughout the series, the setting will be intimate, calling for a moving feast seasoned with wit, intellect and distinctive points of view. Carlson will also get out of the studio to canvass the public's opinion, talking to individuals on subjects both offbeat and profound. In addition to his work on CNN, Carlson is a regular contributor to The Weekly Standard and Esquire. His writings have also appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, Reader's Digest, Forbes and GQ. He has been nominated for a 2003 National Magazine Award for a piece written for Esquire chronicling a trip to Africa with the Rev. Al Sharpton. In the fall of 2003, Carlson published his first book, Politicians, Partisans and Parasites: My Life in Cable News.
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