Arianna Huffington

Arianna Huffington in for Rachel Maddow By Judy Asman (HuffPo)—Sounds like it will be a barf fest. The Huffington Post founder, who’s always apt to criticize talking heads, will yet again assume the role of one as she guest hosts for MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show. Guests will include Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google and a member of Obama’s transition economic advisory team. Huff and Schmidt will talk about how Obama can use the Internet to engage citizens (I thought the President-elect had been... Read Full Story

Arianna HuffingtonBy Arianna Huffington The Huffington Post November 4, 2008 | 10:23 PM (EST) Even if your candidate didn't win tonight, you have reason to celebrate. We all do. Ten months ago, when Obama won in Iowa, we had a glimpse of what was possible and what became real tonight. What I wrote then about one state is now true for the whole country: Barack Obama's impressive victory says a lot about America, and also about the current mindset of the American... Read Full Story

The lineup for tonight's Rachel Maddow show, which I'll be guest hosting, is coming together. Google CEO Eric Schmidt will join me to discuss the ways Obama can harness the Internet to make his administration more transparent, more efficient, more participatory -- and more effective. Bill Maher will talk about what effect an Obama White House might have on political satire. Newark mayor Cory Booker will weigh in on the impact the economic crisis is having on America's inner cities. And... Read Full Story

My favorite story of the week was the news that Michelle Obama's mother will be coming to live with the first family in the White House -- there to help Malia and Sasha make the transition to a new school, new friends, and the presidential spotlight. As my own mother lived with us -- a soulful presence in my daughters' life - I know firsthand there is nothing like a Yaya (Greek for grandmother). "First Granny" Marian Robinson's White House move provides a powerful teachable moment for... Read Full Story

Martial arts legend Chuck Norris appeared on CNN earlier this week to discuss tax codes and Sarah Palin with Arianna Huffington.  Norris is a staunch supporter of the GOP and tax reform, so he got a little huffy with the Huffington. My favorite moments of this clip are when Norris claims to be an authority on the Iraq War because he visited Iraq and talked to the troops, and when he shakes his head and says, "Well that's your liberal view, Arianna.  You're so liberal."  He sounds exactly like... Read Full Story