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As I write this it's still to early to call a tsunami but color me blue.
Political Discussion Welcome
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
What's On Tonight (Wednesday): Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee
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| The Greatest |
What's my name! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, November 4!
Our Top Pick tonight is The Greatest (Amazon Prime Video, 3 a.m.). This 8-episode limited series, which is released in its entirety today, is about the life of boxing great Muhammad Ali. It stars newcomer Jaalen Best in the title role. Other cast and recurrers include Omari Hardwick, Dana Gourrier, Amin Joseph, Michael Ealy, and Giovanni Ribisi. I assume someone saw the Ken Burns doc and wanted to make it a scripted miniseries. (Some of the Ali family are producers.)
Elsewhere, Chicago Fire turns 300, the Brothers gloves are off, the kitchen is full of Wizards, Evolution is about good mating, Owen Wilson grabs more Sticks, a Dog reflects on Christmas, Michael Urie spins the Wheel, the Prophets have final wisdom, and Church drama comes to BET.
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Nov. 3
Here are today's contestants:
- Jon Barilone, a public relations & marketing consultant from Aliso Viejo, California;
- Tamara O'Flaherty, a lawyer from New York City; and
- Erica Doornek, a federal employee originally from Glasgow, Montana. Erica is a two-day champ with winnings of $39,000.
Jeopardy!
10-LETTER VOCAB // PLAYING "R" SONG // SECRETARIAL WORK // WHOSE WHAT? // CHAMPAGNE // CASANOVA
DD1 - $800 - SECRETARIAL WORK - Part of the "shuttle diplomacy" exercise by this secretary of state led to resuming U.S./Egypt diplomatic relations (Tamara lost $1,200 on a true DD.)
Scores at first break: Erica $1,800, Tamara $1,400, Jon $200.
Scores entering DJ: Erica $4,400, Tamara $2,600, Jon -$200.
Double Jeopardy!
U.S. "CITY" CITIES // DUAL BIOGRAPHIES // EARTH SCIENCE // BROADWAY MUSICALS BY CHARACTERS // TO THE CONTRARY! // ANTONYMS
DD2 - $1,200 - DUAL BIOGRAPHIES - Stephen Ambrose titled a dual biography for these 2 warriors whose forces battled it out at the Battle of the Little Bighorn (Erica dropped just $200 from her leading score of $7,200 vs. $5,000 for Tamara.)
DD3 - $1,600 - EARTH SCIENCE - Sharing its name with a region of Italy, this type of glacier occurs when valley glaciers step over a mountain (Tamara lost $2,000 down to $6,600 vs. $9,800 for Erica.)
All three DDs were missed, but Erica made a tiny wager on hers from the lead, helping her maintain first place into FJ at $10,200 vs. $6,600 for Tamara and $4,200 for Jon.
Final Jeopardy!
19TH CENTURY NAMES - Yellow, this man’s favorite color, was "the symbol of the light that he dreamed of as being in people’s hearts (&) in works of art
Everyone was correct on FJ. Erica added $3,001 to win with $13,201 for a three-day total of $52,201.
Final scores: Erica $13,201, Tamara $8,406, Jon $7,201.
Correct Qs: DD1 - Who was Kissinger? DD2 - Who were Custer and Crazy Horse? DD3 - What is piedmont? FJ - Who was Vincent van Gogh?
VOTE! And Other Tuesday Headlines
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| The National Bird Of Guyana Is The Hoatzin, Via Wild Latitudes |
'Judge Refuses To Put Helpful No Mary Peltolas Allowed Stamp On Alaska Ballot, Trump DOJ Furious' [Wonkette]
'Republicans Have Earned A Rout' [The Bulwark]
Monday, November 2, 2026
What's On Tonight (Tuesday): One day more ...
Courtesy Reddit.
Tonight's Top Pick is Vote 2026, PBS' coverage of Election Night, which starts at 7 p.m. Eastern. You know me, I like to have at least one designated "program" when it comes to coverage.
Politics Corner How Much Did You Get for Your Soul?
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It's All Souls' Day. Still talking to the dead so let's ask the queen.
Political Discussion Welcome
Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Nov. 2
Here are today's contestants:
- Liz Webber, a journalist from New York City;
- Andy Seher, an executive legal recruiter from Milwaukie, Oregon; and
- Erica Doornek, a federal employee originally from Glasgow, Montana. Erica is a one-day champ with winnings of $23,500.
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Politics Corner The Day After
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It's All Saint's Day. Time to talk to your dead. Or just listen to Brits.
Political Discussion Welcome
What's On Tonight (Monday): Saluting the Not-So Sexy
Courtesy NBC.
Tonight's Top Pick is the third season premiere of St. Denis Medical, entitled "He Ain't Noah Wyle." The title is obviously in tribute to The Pitt, but it's now quite relevant thanks to Noah getting People's "Sexiest Man Alive" honor.
CBSSM: How Jimmy Stewart Became A War Hero
This week's segments can be found at the CBSSM YouTube page. Viewers in Australia/New Zealand may encounter IP geoblocking that requires a VPN to bypass.
PET SET - DUFFY & TINK
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Saturday Night Live: Inde Navarrette & Gracie Abrams (S52E4)
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| Inde Navarrette & Gracie Abrams |
Show #1012
Actor Inde Navarrette makes her SNL debut following a big summer with Obsession. Happy Halloween, everyone!
Pop singer Gracie Abrams returns for her second time as musical guest. The previous time was the 2024 holiday episode.
What's On Tonight (Sunday): Sweet bird of Youth
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| Youth |
Fall back! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, November 1!
Our Top Pick tonight is the finale of Youth (HBO & HBO Max, 10 p.m.). This Sharon Horgan-created-written-and-starring series finds 50-something literary agent Alex (Horgan) seeking love after a 4-year dry spell since her divorce and her kid off to college. Of course things don't go as planned, and Alex takes a long look at love and aging. I find the show to be a delight.
Elsewhere, a Hostage is freed, the hats of Gilded Age return, Tracker tracks, Animal Control does pig parenting, OJ had an Accomplice, and a Golden Glove is awarded.
This Weekend in Pop Culture: October 30-November 1
Welcome to the Weekend in Pop Culture! Let's examine what's coming out in theaters this weekend.
Hrm. Not much.
What have you been watching?
Friday, October 30, 2026
Politics Corner October 30
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I'm out tonight. Tell me about it. We'll talk tomorrow.
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Political Discussion Welcome
What's On Tonight (Saturday): I Dream of Valkyries
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| 2026 WNBA Finals |
Happy Halloween! Here's what's on television for tonight, Saturday, October 31!
Our Top Pick tonight is the conclusion of the 2026 WNBA Finals (USA & CNBC, 8 p.m.). This year's series concludes with game 7 between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream.
Elsewhere, Inde Navarrette is Live from New York, David Alan Grier has News, Ty Myers goes to the Limits, Jiro experiences a flashback, and Lifetime is Getting Out of Here Alive.
Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Oct. 30
Here are today's contestants:
- Sam Neal, a knowledge management analyst from Shawnee, Kansas;
- Erica Doornek, a federal employee originally from Glasgow, Montana; and
- Stefanie Landeweer, a chemistry professor from Lexington Park, Maryland. Stefanie is a two-day champ with winnings of $30,000.
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