Charlie Cook (2016)
Louisiana Legends

Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2016-08-17
Duration: 00:24:31
Subjects: Cook, Charlie | Journalists | Political analysis | Politics | Johnston, J. Bennett (John Bennett), 1932- | Elections, 2016 | United States presidential election, 2016
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Yancey, Allegra Nevils Producer
- Mann, Bob Interviewee
- Weiss, Jack Interviewee
- Cook, Charlie Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana Legends” from August 17, 2016, features an interview with Charlie Cook conducted by Beth Courtney. Cook, a Shreveport native, is the editor and publisher of “The Cook Political Report,” a political columnist for the “National Journal,” and a political analyst for NBC News. He discusses: his television appearances; the growing divide between Republicans and Democrats; the changing demographics in the country; working on J. Bennett Johnston’s 1972 U.S. Senate campaign as a high school senior; the 2016 presidential election; politicians being unwilling to compromise; young voters; the colorful personalities from Louisiana, including James Carville and Edwin Edwards; growing up in north Louisiana; and the changing media landscape.