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Veteran reporter Christiane Amanpour debuted as the host of ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday. The show was punctuated by a one-on-one interview with Nancy Pelosi in which Amanpour pressed the Speaker of the House on the war in Afghanistan.
As Amanpour wrapped up her first episode, the critical reaction was mixed. Here’s a sampling…
Associated Press
“She appeared comfortable and aggressively inquisitive in her new position.” More…
The New York Times
“If Ms. Amanpour can bring some of the nerve and authority she had covering foreign affairs to a program that has until now had a clubby, old-boy focus on domestic news, she will certainly stand out.” More…
Los Angeles Times
“…there is something fresh about her. She’s a star, but naturally or tactically, not an insider.” More…
The Washington Post
“…she proved that she’s miscast for the role, her highly touted global orientation coming across as inappropriate and contrived.” More…