The Ticker: Amanpour, Russert…

By Chris Ariens 

>CNN calls it a “television event.” A three-day, six-hour documentary that will air on CNN and CNN international. Christiane Amanpour reports “CNN Presents: God’s Warriors.” The programs will air Aug. 21, 22 & 23 at 9pm ET. The issue: “the impact of the rise of religious fundamentalism as a political force in three faiths: Judaism, Islam and Christianity.”

>America’s longest running program, also continues to be the #1 program of its kind. Last Sunday, Meet the Press with Tim Russert, brought in 3.017 million viewers. NBC says that’s “30% more than CBS’s Face the Nation, 36% more than ABC’s This Week and a 184% advantage over FOX News Sunday.”

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